The Fries Museum

The Frietmuseum, the fries museum of Bruges

In Belgium, fries are no laughing matter. The Frietmuseum, or fries museum, is unique in the world: no other place is entirely devoted to this golden and tasty dish. The Bruges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this unusual museum, housed in one of the oldest buildings of the city.

A unique museum in a 1399 building

The Frietmuseum is housed in a 1399 building, one of the oldest in Bruges. Unique in the world, this educational museum retraces the history of the potato, of fries and of their many sauces. It pays tribute to an emblem of Belgian gastronomic culture, through a playful route that immerses the visitor in the history of this popular dish.

What to see

The museum presents, over several floors, the history of the potato and of fries, from the origins to today, in a remarkable medieval building. You can also taste fries with various sauces there. It is a playful and gourmet stop, ideal for families, which celebrates with humour a symbol of Belgium.

Practical information

The Frietmuseum lies in the heart of the old town of Bruges, reachable on foot. A working museum, it can be visited and is generally open every day; its hours and prices may vary with the season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming, notably for the fries tasting.

What is the Frietmuseum of Bruges?

It is the fries museum, unique in the world, housed in a 1399 building in Bruges, which retraces the history of the potato, of fries and of their sauces.

Can you taste fries at the Frietmuseum?

Yes, the museum lets you taste fries with various sauces; the arrangements vary with the season, to be checked before coming.