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Rosariet på Milde

The University Gardens are Bergen's three botanical gardens.

The Museum Garden is the tranquil extension to the University Museum's iconic Natural History building in the city centre, and the Arboretum and Botanical Garden occupy an area of stunning natural beauty 23 km south of Bergen centre at Milde.

The gardens staff includes horticulturalists and academics at the University of Bergen (UiB). We curate and develop the collections in support of active research projects at the University Museum, within, and outside UiB. We also maintain landcapes and plants for their own beauty, contribute to conservation efforts by special efforts with endangered species, and cultivate material for use in events, outreach, and teaching. You can find plants and information mapped in the collections on Garden Explorer.

Take a break to wander through the green haven of the Museum garden in the middle of the city and attend a lunchtime tour. Or come to Milde and experience nature, lose yourself in the maze at the Botanical Garden. Follow us on social media and watch out for our regular special events at all three gardens.

We are open to the visiting public all year round and without entrance fees.

Easter
Påskelyllingene inntar Blondehushagen

Easter in the University Gardens

Easter is just around the corner and it will soon be time to decorate both outside and inside.

Spring is here
Rhododendron 'February Dawn'

Come and see, the Rhododendron is blooming!

It's like an adventure to be in the Arboretum in the spring, come and see!

News
Oversiktsbilde fra hagen

NAML has appointed MUSÉHAGEN as "GREEN PARK OF THE YEAR 2023"

Award is a tribute to the garden staff who have put their souls into planning, execution and care of the Museum Garden.

News
Helene Ødven

Helene Ødven appointed as new director of the Arboretum

Helene Ødven (49) has been appointed as director of Det norske arboretet at Milde. For the past 13 years, she has been the general manager of Bergen and Hordaland Turlag.

Threatened species
Wollemia nobilis potted plants in the University Gardens glasshouses

Global initiative to save the Wollemi pine

Critically Endangered ‘dinosaur trees’ arrive at University Gardens for international conservation effort

Cafe opening times

Icookkitchen (Botanic Garden): Closed for winter until after Easter. Check the opening hours online at www.facebook.com/icookpopup

Blondehuset café (Arboretum): Season opening on 24/03/2024. Opening hours Sundays 11-15. Open weekends in the summer season.

Godt Brød Museum Square (Muséhagen): Check the opening times online, at https://www.godtbrod.no/Bakeverksted/Museplassen