The Bruges museum dedicated to potato history and Belgian fries is the Frietmuseum.
Located in Bruges, Belgium, the Frietmuseum explores the history of the potato, the development of fries and the sauces and traditions associated with Belgian fry culture. It occupies the Saaihalle, a historic building in the city centre, and combines museum displays with a basement serving traditional Belgian fries.
The museum was founded in 2008 by Eddy Van Belle, who had already established Bruges museums devoted to chocolate and domestic lighting. The idea grew from research into the cultural history of fries and from the popularity of his earlier museum projects.
Frietmuseum is a Dutch word: “friet” means fries and “museum” has the same meaning in English. It should not be confused with Frites Atelier, a modern fries restaurant brand, or with generic “potato museums.” The Bruges institution’s focus is specifically the history and production of Belgian fries.