Welcome to the University Museum of Bergen
The University Museum is part of the University of Bergen, and it houses one of the largest collections of cultural and natural history objects in Norway. The Museum was founded in 1825 by Wilhelm Frimann Koren Christie. The Museum is situated at Nygaardshøyden, the University campus in Bergen with its two main buildings, The Natural History Collections and The Cultural History Collections. The museum is open every day, except Mondays.
Read more: THE EXHIBITION GUIDE TO BERGEN MUSEUM
The Museum Project
A large renovation project has now been launched for the museum buildings. The aim of the project is to be able to offer modern exhibitions, exciting educational experiences and various types of science communication about culture and nature to the public - in a grand, renovated building, and to improve storage facilities.
Read more about the Museum project...
Opening hours
WINTER (1.9. - 31.5)
TUE - FRI : 10-15
SAT - SUN : 11-16
Monday closed
SUMMER (1.6-31.8)
TUE - FRI : 10-16
SAT- SUN : 11-16
Monday closed
ENTRANCE FEE:
Ordinary NOK 50,- Senior citizens: NOK 25,- Children, kindergartens, school classes, students and UiB employees: Free
The ticket valid at the same day for both the Cultural and the Natural History Collections.
Visit the exhibitons at the University Museum of Bergen
Welcome to the many exhibitions in The Cultural History Collections, like the unique one presenting the church art of the Middle Ages in Norway Read more about the art, stave churches, portals etc
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The Whale Hall reopens on Friday 20 April
The Whale Hall at the University Museum of Bergen has one of the world’s largest collections of whale skeletons. After two years of extensive renovation work, it reopens on Friday 20 April.
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Egypt Saturday!
Did you know why they mummified people in ancient Egypt? Did you know that ancient Egyptians also mummified cats, crocodiles, bread, and even fish?
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FISH DAY – slippery, salty, and exciting!
How long has fish existed here on earth? Where do flounders live? What is the biggest fish and what is the smallest fish?
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Ora et labora – Pray and Work
Nine hundred years have passed since Munkeliv Monastery was founded as the first of a total of seven in Bergen. The monasteries were internationally oriented. They contributed to the development of the city and gave Bergen a cosmopolitan character that it has retained up to the present time.
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Wednesday Evening Events: Night at the Museum and Lecture on Soul-Saving Gifts
On Wednesday evening 29th February, the University Museum of Bergen has organised a jam-packed programme in both Museum buildings: "Night at the Museum" and a Lecture on soul-saving gifts in the Middle Ages. There will be something to suit audiences of all ages.
News
- Flowering on Sheer Rock
- Egypt Saturday! (13.04.2012)
- Welcome to the University Museum of Bergen
- FISH DAY – slippery, salty, and exciting! (21.03.2012)
- Ora et labora – Pray and Work (02.03.2012)