The Chocolate Museum is for all who love this beneficial, delicious confection, and even for those who don't. Choco Story tells of the botany surrounding cacao, information about the history, geography and some recipes used by artisans across Belgium are given. The building the museum is housed in is also a delight, the Huis de Croon dates from around 1480, additionally, the visitor can of course find a gift shop and join workshops on the preparation of chocolate.
A trip to this informative museum inculcates visitors with knowledge regarding the history of the region. In the Ghent City Museum, the city's history is chronicled through a series of fascinating exhibits and showcases. Several temporary and permanent exhibitions are held here, with the museum drawing scores of locals and tourists alike who wish to explore the past, as well as the present and possible future, of Ghent.
Located in the posh suburb of Sint-Andries, and on the grounds of the Beisbroek Castle, the Observatory is West-Flander's guide to the stars. There are a large number of telescopes (including one that allows the visitor to see solar prominences), a planetarium and a library; all alongside interactive exhibits and activities that allow young ones to discover the wonder and awe of the universe around them.
The Diamond Museum is a relative newcomer in the Bruges museum circuit, established in 1999. However, the appearance and economy of dealing diamonds has been going on in Bruges for centuries, this city dealt with these precious stones long before Amsterdam and Antwerp. The museum usually has some expo about the hardest rock you will ever find and there is even a lab where the visitor can test the eight important properties of a diamond: brilliance, hardness, cut, color. diameter, weight, carat and clarity.
Hark back to the Golden Era of the city in Historium Brugge. Thematic sets and themed areas take you through a love story based on a historic painting of Jan van Eyck. Explore this magical excursion as you get to know the sights, culture and history of Bruges in the Middle Ages. Opt for an audio tour or a virtual reality (VR) experience. See the quays, Jan van Eyck’s Studio, The Toll House, alleys, guilds, bathhouse and stock exchange as they were in their original form. Check out the interactive exhibition to know the blueprint of the city or shop at their gift shop. Enjoy a chilled beer at Duvelorium. Don't miss their terrace for a breathtaking vista of the city. They have special packages for school kids and groups at discounted rates.
Spread over a large and wide area near the southern coast of Oostende, the Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum houses a number of original trenches, batteries and bunkers from World War I and World War II, preserved as national monuments by Prince Charles, Count of Flanders. Aircrafts, machine guns, tanks, weapons, helmets etc. are on display here, many of them preserved in their original settings.
Shaped like a cross, the Yser Tower lies along the Yser River, a stoic memorial monument built in hope of everlasting peace. To reinforce its motto, the words 'No More War' are engraved on the tower in four languages. Framing the towering monument is the Pax Gate of Peace. The area neighboring the Yser Tower is a memorial site and burial ground for slain soldiers on the Yser Front in World War II. Construction of the tower began in 1952 when the first stone was laid, and the tower was inaugurated in 1965. Soaring high at 83.82 meters (275 feet), the Yser Tower dominates the skyline and stands as a significant symbol commemorating the sacrifice of fallen heroes.
Located in the posh suburb of Sint-Andries, and on the grounds of the Beisbroek Castle, the Observatory is West-Flander's guide to the stars. There are a large number of telescopes (including one that allows the visitor to see solar prominences), a planetarium and a library; all alongside interactive exhibits and activities that allow young ones to discover the wonder and awe of the universe around them.
A trip to this informative museum inculcates visitors with knowledge regarding the history of the region. In the Ghent City Museum, the city's history is chronicled through a series of fascinating exhibits and showcases. Several temporary and permanent exhibitions are held here, with the museum drawing scores of locals and tourists alike who wish to explore the past, as well as the present and possible future, of Ghent.
Learn about the Dutch marine history as you visit the Zeeuws Maritiem MuZEEum Vlissingen. This maritime museum is housed inside a complex of four buildings which were constructed in the 16th, 17th, 18th and the 21st Centuries. Likewise, the museum tells the story of the rich navy past of Zeeland in four parts, namely, Water, Work, Glory and Adventure. The museum collection includes decorative objects from inside the historical ships ship models, sculptures, maps used in the yester years and more. Even your little ones will enjoy a visit to this museum as Zeeuws Maritiem MuZEEum Vlissingen regularly hosts games and activities for children, giving them a fun-and-learn experience.