This informative museum is located in the Saaihalle, considered one of the most striking structures in Bruges, thus enhancing its allure to visitors. It uncovers the history of the potato and French fries, including the assortment of accompaniments typically served with them.
This informative museum is located in the Saaihalle, considered one of the most striking structures in Bruges, thus enhancing its allure to visitors. It uncovers the history of the potato and French fries, including the assortment of accompaniments typically served with them.
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Friet Museum - On the ground floor, visitors can explore the intriguing history of the potato, which originated in Peru over 10,000 years ago.
On the first floor, guests can uncover the history of fries and their journey to Belgium. In the basement, within the medieval cellars, visitors even have the opportunity to taste some.
The Frietmuseum…
- Friet Museum - On the ground floor, visitors can explore the intriguing history of the potato, which originated in Peru over 10,000 years ago.
On the first floor, guests can uncover the history of fries and their journey to Belgium. In the basement, within the medieval cellars, visitors even have the opportunity to taste some.
The Frietmuseum complements the selection of museums in Bruges, offering visitors a chance to learn about the origins of one of Belgium’s most cherished culinary specialties: potato fries.
The museum was established by the families of Cédric and Eddy Van Belle, who also founded the Belgian chocolate museum, Choco-Story, and the domestic lighting museum, Lumina Domestica, in Bruges.

- Audioguide availability
- Audioguide availability
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Food available on site
- Open every day from 10 am to 5 pm (last tickets at 4.15pm)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Food available on site
- Open every day from 10 am to 5 pm (last tickets at 4.15pm)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.