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

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 IN MAY

The University Museum is closed on Wednesday 1 May, 17 May, 19 and 20 May (Whit Sunday and Whit Monday).On Ascension Day, 9 May, the Museum is open from 11 - 16.

SUMMER (1.6-31.8)

TUE - FRI : 10-16
SAT- SUN : 11-16
Monday closed

WINTER (1.9. - 31.5)

TUE - FRI : 10-15
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.