Cocoa has been tickling taste buds for centuries, from the spicy drink in the Maya and Aztec civilizations to the popular sweet chocolate milk in Europe. With more than three people out of four loving chocolate, it’s hardly surprising that there is an enormous fascination for this exquisite treat. This tour aims to bring to life the 4,000-year-old history of chocolate in words, pictures, and flavors. The museum submerges you in the exciting world of chocolate, taking you on a journey of the senses through time. Young or old, passionate chocoholic or simply just interested, the Chocolate Museum will stimulate your fascination. 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 center you will uncover the secret of beautiful silky chocolate, getting the opportunity to taste the chocolate products made in the museum.

Immerse yourself in Belgium's rich chocolate-making traditions with this interactive workshop.  Under the guidance of an expert chocolatier, learn how to make chocolate lollipops and mendiants, a traditional French confection. At the end of the lesson, savor the rewards of your efforts, or feel free to take your chocolates home with you. Finish your workshop with a self-guided visit to the chocolate museum. Inside, admire a wide range of interactive exhibitions which will bring to life the 4000-year-old history of chocolate in words, pictures, and flavors. Admire a private collection of artifacts with over 1000 objects housed in the museum.

Travel back in time to the Middle Ages! The Historium – Bruges’ most visited attraction – lets you step back in time. Get a glimpse of how lively Bruges was during the Golden Age in various ways. In the Historium Story you'll follow the love story of Jacob, Jan van Eyck’s apprentice, as you wander through this spectacular attraction with film, backdrops and special effects. In the interactive Historium Exhibition you will find additional information about Mediaeval Bruges or you can get started on the wacky Family Trail. Time travel back to the year 1435 in the Historium Virtual Reality and sail virtually into the port of Bruges! You will see how the Waterhalle and Belfort tower looked in the past and can fly over the Market Square to the former St. Donatian’s Cathedral. It is a truly exhilarating experience.

Visit Bruges' Beer Experience Museum to find out about the history and heritage of Belgian beer. Go through the interactive exhibition with an audio guide on an iPad Mini, make use of the special tour for kids, and finish with an optional beer tasting onsite. Use all your senses in the interactive exhibition at the Beer Experience, the beer museum located in Bruges' beautiful Old Town. Use the iPad Mini provided to learn about topics like Trappist and abbey beers, the brewing process, the history of women and beer, food pairing, and much more. Children up to age 12 can enjoy the Kids Tour, which centers around the exciting story of the Bruges bear. At the end of your tour, opt for a beer tasting for an extra €6. The onsite restaurant also offers snacks like cheese, sausages, crackers, paté, and chocolates.

During the visit you will find out more about hops and the brewing process and discover the fermentation process. During the visit, have fantastic views on the most famous edifices of Bruges as the belfry or St-Anna’s church! Explore the brewery and distillery, meet the brewer in the loft and breathe in the odours of the brewing process. Conclude the tour with a free Bourgogne des Flandres or a genever at the end of your visit. Audio self guided tour.

Travel back in time to the Middle Ages! The Historium – Bruges’ most visited attraction – lets you step back in time. See how lively Bruges was during the Golden Age in various ways. In the Historium Story, follow the love story of Jacob, Jan van Eyck’s apprentice, as you wander through this spectacular attraction with film, backdrops and special effects. In the interactive Historium Exhibition, find additional information about Mediaeval Bruges or you can get started on the wacky Family Trail.

With a ticket to the Adornes Domain, you will discover the life of Anselm Adornes in the museum. The pilgrim, adventurer, knight and diplomat was the most important member of the Adornes family. You will learn about the special symbols of the Jerusalem Chapel that Anselm built after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Experience the Scottish Lounge and find out why Anselm Adornes had a special relationship with Scotland. Check out the temporary contemporary art exhibitions and during the summer months, have a stroll in the huge garden! The domain was founded in the 15th century by the Adornes family, originating from the Italian city of Genoa. It comprises the Jerusalem Chapel, several almshouses and a mansion.The family chapel was consecrated in 1429 and was inspired by the Church of the holy sepulchre in Jerusalem. The architecture, interior and exceptional relics provide an exceptional illustration of the Adornes family’s great reverence for Jerusalem. Remarkably, the Adornes estate has remained within the family since its foundation. Today, the Count and Countess Maximilien de Limburg stirum, now the seventeenth generation, passionately devote themselves to the preservation of this unique part of the heritage of Bruges. They wish to share this historic and cultural experience with the visitor while preserving the intimate and family character of the place. Sharing to bring alive – Bringing alive to preserve Make the acquaintance of one of the most prominent families in 15th-century Bruges. The film and the exhibition in the almshouses depict the life of Anselm Adornes, a life engaged in trade, diplomacy and devotion. Then immerse yourself in the magnificence and mystery of the Jerusalem Chapel and admire what makes it so unique! Finally, enjoy a pleasant break in the elegant and family atmosphere of the Scottish Lounge.

Discover the hidden secrets of the Flemish primitives. The tiniest details in familiar paintings are brought to life in an original way, using unique wall sculptures made in gypsum by international artists. When you visit Musea Sculpta, you will be able to enjoy The Garden of Earthly Delights by Jheronimus Bosch, The Last Judgement by Hans Memling and the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by the van Eyck brothers for the very first time in relief. A thrilling voyage of discovery through a 265-metre-long gallery of statues is guaranteed to give you new insights into these world-famous works of art by the masters. Sculptures The 700 m² of monumental sculptures in gypsum are created by the masterful hands of international artists from America, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, Poland, Russia and Spain. The sculptors used 22 tons of gypsum to accomplish this. Museum Tour Allow yourself to be carried away by the audio guide and discover the wonderful world of the Flemish primitives for the first time through unique monumental sculptures. Uncover the hidden secrets of various paintings by the Flemish primitives. Garden Enjoy our lovely courtyard garden where you can take a break during your museum visit, relax and have a drink. Our garden has one of the nicest views!

JEFF WILL BRING YOU THE CHOCOLATE CAKE HIMSELF! With a little luck, the 47 chimes of the Grande-Place belfry will play the "Happy Birthday" melody for you! To find out, head downtown and embark on some crazy team missions! It's time to have fun together to create a day of unforgettable memories with your loved one! Arm yourselves with your good humor, your enthusiasm and your courage to carry out our wackiest missions and challenges! Because after all... There's no way this day is going to end the way it started! So offer this fabulous gift to the person who blows out the candles and especially on behalf of the whole team: HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Jeff's chocolate will not help you win our game! Take on unusual challenges in the heart of the Venice of the North in honor of the groom-to-be! Get maximum points by completing all kinds of missions on the theme of marriage and its traditions in the world. Your program: MCQs to solve, take pictures or video sequences in crazy poses or even sing a song... Starting point: Grand'Place! It's time to test your knowledge and have fun to create lasting memories in the mind of the groom! Starting point: Grand'Place in Bruges.