Huisje van Majutte (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is Huisje van Majutte?
What makes it 70% Kids-Friendly: The free 14-mouse treasure hunt and simple object scavenger keep children 5-12 engaged, yet tight rooms, steep stairs, and no hands-on play area may shorten the visit and require supervision.
Positives:
- Free entry: You only pay for café items, so kids can explore without an additional museum fee.
- Compact layout: Small rooms make it easy to keep an eye on children at all times.
Challenges:
- Narrow staircases: Upstairs seating is reached by steep steps, not ideal for strollers.
- No baby-changing facilities: Only standard restrooms available; plan ahead for infants.
What is Huisje van Majutte?
- A preserved 18th-century fisherman’s cottage museum in Blankenberge, representative of coastal domestic life near Bruges
- The compact brick-and-beam structure retains original period furnishings, kitchen range and fishing implements from the late 1700s
- An adjoining café-bar serves regional products, including local beers and house-made shrimp croquettes
What is so special about Huisje van Majutte for with kids?
- Free interactive mouse hunt for kids aged 3–12
- Original 18th-century fisherman’s cottage décor
- Photo-scavenger hunt with simple puzzles
- Simple, child-friendly snacks like slufferkoek
- Seasonal folklore evenings in summer
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Enough time for the free mouse hunt, exploring the cottage rooms and enjoying snacks without rushing younger children.
Kids-Friendly Activities in Huisje van Majutte
Interactive mouse hunt:
Kids search for 14 hidden wooden mice with a free map and sticker sheet.
Tip: Ask for the hunt sheet at the counter before you start.
Photo-scavenger hunt:
Use picture clues to spot objects like the old oil lamp and lollepot.
Tip: Pair clues with your phone camera to make it a photo game.
Storytelling tour:
Owners share family stories and explain historic tools in simple language.
Tip: Join early to secure a spot in the small gathering.
Slufferkoek tasting:
Try Charlotte’s daily-baked slufferkoek with chocolate or sugar sprinkles.
Tip: Order a child portion (“Majutte Trutte”) for younger kids.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Huisje van Majutte
- Use ground-floor seating: If you have a stroller, stay on the street-level dining area and terrace.
- Visit off-peak: Arrive late morning to avoid a midday rush at the café.
- Reserve snacks: Call ahead to reserve a table if you plan to try multiple snacks and drinks.
Reviews of Huisje van Majutte
Lena J
A wonderful place! Such a cozy and antique interior. We had an awesome stay and enjoyed our time. I truely recommend to go upstairs. Such a beautiful place it is! The service was also very friendly. We love to remember the time there.
Stefanie
It was very delicious! Staff is super kind and friendly! the house is 250 years old, the most charming we saw. Highly recommend! 5 ⭐️s
Seth Evans
The decor in here is very cool an authentic. The beer in also very good. Highly recommended....
Anna Litchidova
Fantastic place to visit. Full of history and fun facts to see and do! The host makes you feel at home, telling all kinds of anekdotes about the place. I wish I had more time to find out more. It's so nice and cozy inside to just unwind and have a drink, enjoying all the quirky old stuff. I would go back again to find out more! And no entrence fee.. just go in and enjoy!
S K
Very warm and pleasant atmosphere. Definitely recommended for a unique local experience. The owner is warm, cheerful and enthusiastic about telling every interesting detail of this hundreds of years old ancestral house. We didn't need to book a table and found an interesting tiny space where everything was well organised to the minute details. Unique things to see - the kitchen, old pulley syst...
When is the best time to visit Huisje van Majutte (Bruges, Belgium)?
In July and August, come on Wednesday evenings for live folklore music and storytelling (€3.50 per person).
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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Entry (pay only for café items) | EUR 0 |
| Shrimp croquette (adult portion) | EUR 9 |
| Slufferkoek (child portion) | EUR 4 |
| Soft drink | EUR 3 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 38 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Breydelstraat 10, 8370 Blankenberge, Belgium
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