Sure, eating is fun — but what if you could play with your food too? Around the world, food museums are turning your favorite dishes into interactive and exciting experiences. These aren’t your regular museums — here, you can jump into sprinkle pools, make your noodles, taste fries underground, and even explore the science behind kimchi. Let’s explore 5 fun food museums that take your love of food beyond the plate.
1. Cup Noodles Museum – Japan & Hong Kong 🍜
📍Yokohama & Osaka, Japan | Hong Kong
At this museum dedicated to instant noodles, you’ll learn about Momofuku Ando, the inventor of Cup Noodles. You can walk through his creative journey, try global noodle soups at the Noodles Bazaar, and even make your own cup of noodles to take home. Kids can play in a noodle-themed jungle gym too!
🎟️ Entry: 500 yen / HK$60
2. Museum of Ice Cream – USA & Singapore 🍦
📍New York, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Austin | Singapore
This museum is bright, colorful, and full of sweet surprises. Dive into a giant pool filled with sprinkles, explore rooms inspired by childhood desserts, and try fun treats like an ice cream hot dog. It’s designed to be fun, not just educational — and yes, perfect for your Instagram!
🎟️ Entry: $30+
3. Kimchikan Museum – Seoul, South Korea 🥬
📍Seoul
Located in a busy area of the city, this museum is all about kimchi — Korea’s most famous fermented dish. You can learn how it’s made, explore how it changes with the seasons, and even join a class to make your own. The museum also celebrates kimjang, the traditional kimchi-making process protected by UNESCO.
🎟️ Entry: 5,000 won
4. Frietmuseum – Bruges, Belgium 🍟
📍Bruges
Love fries? Then this museum is for you. Set in a beautiful 14th-century building, it tells the story of how the potato became the crispy fries we love today. You’ll learn about where fries come from, how they’re made, and end your visit with a cone of hot, salty frites in the museum’s basement café.
🎟️ Entry: €11
5. Dutch Cheese Museum – Alkmaar, Netherlands 🧀
📍Alkmaar
Located above Alkmaar’s famous cheese market, this museum teaches you all about Dutch cheese. You’ll see old tools, watch videos, and even learn about cheese taxes! Kids can enjoy fun activities, and adults will love the history and the views over the cheese market below.
🎟️ Entry: Varies
These museums make food fun and educational — the perfect combo for travelers, families, and foodies.
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