The Liberty of Brugge once housed the city’s courts. Today, it is the home of the Municipal Archive, which stores records of the city’s historical evolution. The Liberty of Brugge boasts a marvelous 16th century fireplace in its Renaissance Chamber. This black marble fireplace was designed in honor of Emperor Charles V, who visited Brugge in 1515.

The Town Hall is a 13th century building that dominates the square called the Burg in Bruges. The gothic building is the oldest and one of the largest among town halls in Europe.
The Bruges Town Hall was built between 1376 and 1420. It was the first monumental structure to serve as a town hall in the Low Countries. Forty-eight niches for statues are seen on the façade. The original statues by artist Jan van Eyck were destroyed by citizens loyal to the French in the 1790s. They were later replaced and the present statues were recently installed in the 1980s.
The Bruges Town Hall has an ornate gothic façade with the emblems of the cities and villages that formed part of the administrative area of Bruges engraved around the six original gothic windows. The 48 statues are of the Counts of Flanders and biblical figures. The highlight of the interior is the Gotische Zaal or gothic room found on the first floor. A large staircase leads from the entrance to this beautiful room. The gothic room has a magnificent vaulted oak ceiling with scenes from the New Testament and murals that tell the tale of the glorious past of the city of Bruges adorn the walls. Another room called the historic room has documents and paintings about the history of the city on display.

The Belfry of Brugge, or Belfort, is a medieval bell tower in the historic center of Brugge. One of the city's most prominent symbols, the Belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other dangers. A narrow, steep staircase of 366 steps, accessible to the public for an entry fee, leads to the top of the 83-meter-high building, which leans about a meter to the east. The Belfry was added to the main market square around 1240. In the 16th century the tower received a carillon, allowing the bells to be played by means of a hand keyboard. In 1675 the carillon comprised 35 bells, designed by Melchior de Haze of Antwerp. There were 48 bells at the end of the 19th century, but today the bells number 47, together weighing about 27.5 tons.

In 1997, an exhibition of Dali’s drawings, oil paintings, and watercolors was presented in Brugge. After some years passed, the permanent Museum-Gallery Xpo Salvador Dali was opened in the Belfry of Brugge. This marvelous building, which hosts the surrealist collection, has rooms decorated in gold, shocking pink, and mother-of-pearl. The collection is accessible for everyone to see and makes Brugge an even more popular place to visit.

Pinsart Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of Brugge. It is located in an 18th century building and offers exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, and collages. At Pinsart you can find woks by artists such as Jeroen Frateur, January Duytschaever, Sylvie Cruetelle, and Luc Minne. The gallery is usually opened on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

The Museum of Folklore or the Volkskunde in Bruges shows visitors how the people of the city lived in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is centrally located near the Jerusalem Church and has displays that will interest visitors of all ages.
The Museum of Folklore in Bruges is housed in eight 17th century whitewashed houses that belonged to the Almshouse of the Shoemaker’s Guild. Recently a modern extension was added. The museum covers 15 rooms. Each room shows a different aspect of everyday life of households and professionals in times gone by.
The Museum of Folklore features a class in a primary school, a cooper or barrel maker’s workshop, a hat maker’s workshop, a cobbler’s shop, an inn, a typical Flemish home, a dressmaker’s shop and a confectionary. A new section has been added recently dedicated to the history of textiles, lace and lace making. The inn is a functioning one called the De Zwarte Kat or the Black Cat Pub and beer is available on tap. On Thursdays, the confectionery serves sweets and cakes, made using traditional techniques and recipes. In summer, adults and children are encouraged to play traditional games in the garden. The Museum hosts an annual festival called the Mid- Winter festival that is a popular attraction in Bruges.

This museum is dedicated to the life a works of the renowned Flemish writer and poet, Guido- Gezelle. It is located near the English convent where he served as the main priest.
The house where Guido- Gezelle, the prolific, poet, writer, linguist and catholic priest was born is converted into a museum displaying his works. His bronze statue by sculptor, Jules Lagae welcomes visitors to the museum. Guido Gezelle lived most of his life in Bruges and wrote most of his works here. He was well known as a linguist who attempted to develop a separate Flemish language independent of Dutch. All his works have the influence of the west Flemish dialect, which is commonly spoken by the people of Bruges.
The Guido- Gezelle Museum is a tribute to one of the city’s best known sons. The house has been decorated to portray the life of the writer. It preserves books, pamphlets, historical records and displays objects that belonged to the poet priest. The museum also has a large, well kept garden with a bronze sculpture by Belgian playwright, Jan Fabre called the Man who Gives Fire. Besides the permanent collection of the works of Guido-Gezelle, the museum holds special and temporary exhibitions dedicated to linguistics and the art of the written word.

The Museum of our Lady of the Potterie is an art gallery in Bruges located in a former hospital. The building housing the museum dates back to the 13th century.
The Our Lady of the Potterie complex, established in 1276, was a functioning hospital between the 13th and the 17th centuries. Monks and nuns took care of ill and infirm returning crusaders, travelers, merchants and local people here. It is attached to a 14th century church with a Baroque style interior. The church is still an active place of worship. After the hospital ceased to function, it became a home for the elderly. A new modern facility was built and the wards of the old hospital and elder care home were converted into a museum.
The Museum of Our Lady of the Potterie has some beautiful exhibits on display. The collection of works of art relate to healthcare, worship and the principles of the monastery. Objects on display include paintings, sculpture, furniture, stained glass, religious relics and a renowned collection of silverware. It also has a small library with many ancient religious books. The Museum stays open from Thursdays to Sundays from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm.