Witloofmuseum
About This Museum
Did you know the crisp, bitter chicory we call endive was accidentally discovered right here in the Brussels area around 1830? The Witloofmuseum is a delightful little shrine to this humble vegetable's surprising history. Tucked away in a charming Flemish farmhouse in Kampenhout, it tells the full story from its botanical origins to its status as a culinary icon. You'll leave with a whole new appreciation for the 'white gold' sitting in your grocery store.
Collection Highlights
The collection is wonderfully specific, featuring antique forcing jars used to grow the shoots in dark cellars and vintage crate labels from local growers. Don't miss the old photographs of workers harvesting the precious witloof by candlelight to prevent it from turning green.
Visitor Information
It's a cozy spot, so you can easily soak it all up in an hour. Perfect for a rainy afternoon before you pop into a local café to actually taste the star of the show.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a beautifully preserved, traditional Flemish farmhouse with whitewashed walls and a steep, pitched roof that feels instantly welcoming.
Contact & Location
Address: Witloofmuseum, 9B, Dorpsstraat, Kampenhout, Halle-Vilvoorde, Vlaams-Brabant, Vlaanderen, 1910, België / Belgique / Belgien
Phone: +32 16 65 99 74
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