Which measures should I follow during my visit ?

In order to ensure a safe and pleasant visit for everyone, we ask visitors to observe the following measures:
• A one-way circuit through the museum is outlined. Please stick to the trail.
• Inside the museum, the rules of social distancing should be applied. We therefore ask visitors to keep a distance of at least 1.5 metres.

• Elevator will only be made available to visitors with reduced mobility.
• Disinfection gel is available at the entrance desk and the museum shop.
• We kindly ask you to travel as lightly as possible. Large bags and trolleys will be refused; handbags and small backpacks will be allowed.
• The public sanitary facilities and other sensitive areas (handles, doors) will be cleaned on a regular basis.

What else can I do ?

Protect yourself and others:
• Stay at home if you’re sick.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water.

• Wear a mouth mask on public transport and in busy public spaces.
• Use a new paper handkerchief each time and throw it away in a closed garbage can.
• No handkerchief? cough or sneeze on the inside of your elbow.
For more information about the COVID-19 virus and prevention measures, go to www.info-coronavirus.be.

How do I buy a ticket ?

We kindly ask visitors to buy their tickets online as much as possible.
This way you assure yourself of a place for a visit, without a reserved ticket we cannot guarantee you access to the museum.
Electronic vouchers are allowed.

Welcome!

Cacao has been tickling our taste buds for centuries: from the spicy drink in the Maya and Aztec civilizations to the popular sweet chocolate milk in Europe. Knowing that more than three people out of four love chocolate, it’s hardly surprising that there is an enormous fascination for this exquisite treat.
Frequently asked questions include ‘Where did chocolate originally come from?’, ‘How did it conquer Europe?’, ‘What’s the secret of great chocolate?’, ‘What role did the Industrial Revolution play in popularising chocolate?’, ‘Why was chocolate once used as a medicine?’.

A unique collection

Choco-Story aims to answer these and other questions while bringing to life the 4000-year-old history of chocolate in words, pictures and flavours. The museum submerges you in the exciting world of chocolate and takes you on a journey of the senses through time. A feast for the eyes, but also for the nose and the taste buds!
Young or old, passionate chocoholic or simply interested, the Chocolate Museum will stimulate your fascination. Innumerable authentic artefacts will undoubtedly capture the hearts of historians too.

Demonstration and tasting

The museum is composed of three parts, telling the story of the origin and evolution of chocolate through a unique collection of almost a thousand objects. Besides the history, the museum also reveals how chocolate is made, with special attention for the variety of raw ingredients and the development of the production process.
In the demonstration centre visitors will uncover the secret of beautiful silky chocolate and get the opportunity to taste the chocolate products made in the museum.

A passion for chocolate

The museum is a private initiative inspired by the Van Belle family, passionate chocolate lovers, and sponsored by Belcolade, the last manufacturer of authentic Belgian chocolate that is still Belgian-owned.
The private collection of around a thousand objects makes the museum unique of its kind in Belgium.

Information Source

Choco-Story, the Chocolate Museum is a source of data and historical, geographical and botanical information as well as recipes for:

• Industrial and individual chocolate makers
• Teachers and students
• Chocolate lovers

The Chocolate Museum

The museum gives the possibility to:

• Visit the rooms of the museum
• Consult a vast library containing works on cocoa and chocolate
• Talk about chocolate with experts