Visit : Chocolate Maker, Museum/Discover

Chocolate and Cocoa Museum

Address:

Rue de la Tête d'Or 9-11
1000 BRUXELLESBelgium
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Opening Dates
- from Wednesday 9 January 2013 to Tuesday 31 December 2013
  - Tuesday-Sunday : 10:00-16:30
  - Monday when public holiday : 10:00-16:30

If you love Belgian chocolate don't forget to visit the Cocoa and Chocolate museum

This unique museum, just a stone's throw away from the Grand-Place, will transport you to the world of chocolate and show you its journey from the humble cocoa bean to the finished product.

Learn about the history of chocolate: from Xocoatl, a spiced drink that the Mayans were very fond of, to the hot chocolate drinks that were enjoyed by the French courts.

Learn, through posters, videos, photos and a series of explanatory panels, how cocoa is grown and transformed into chocolate.

Major attraction during the visit

Observe a demonstration by a master chocolatier who will be revealing a few of the secrets of traditional artisan chocolate making.

But chocolate is not only for eating, discover the chocolate-pots and antique cups, sculptures and even clothes made of chocolate!

All along the visit you'll be served samples of different types of chocolate, which you can then purchase at the museum shop.

Useful information

Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day as well as the 7th and 8th January 2013.

Tickets:

Adults: €5.50.
Students and Seniors: €4.50.
Children aged 12 to 18 years: €4.50.
Children aged 5 to 12 years: €3.50.
Free for children under 5 accompanied by their parents.
Groups of more than 15 people: €4.50 per person.
Groups of children under 12: €3 per person.

Guided visits for individuals and groups by written request.
Languages: French, Dutch, English, German and Spanish.