Summer at the University Museum

Visiting the University Museum this summer

Summer vacations and museum visits go together, and as usual a visit to the University Museum promises wonder and excitement for the whole family.

Besteforeldre og barnebarn undrer seg over museumsutstilling

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Silje Katrine Robinson

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Whether you are a visitor to Bergen or a tourist in your own city, a visit to the University Museum is a must. The Natural History Museum and the Museum Gardens both have regular opening hours throughout the summer.

Exhibitions

Selected exhibitions:

Anniversary Exhibition: The University Museum Through 200 Years

Experience the University Museum's spectacular Anniversary Exhibition! The exhibition presents the museum's history and significance, from visionary initiative to regional and national knowledge center, told through objects, stories, and perspectives shared by the Museum's 200 employees.

En rikholdig museumsutstilling der en vert peker mot gjenstander og formidler til en gjest

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Ard Jongsma / Torden & Lynild

Deep Sea exhibition

Photo:

Adnan Icagic, UiB

Whale Hall exhibition

hvalsalen - hvalskjeletter i taket og utstoppet brugde

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Adnan Icagic, UiB

Life In The Air exhibition

fugler hengende fra taket i hovedtrappen til museet

Photo:

Adnan Icagic, UiB

The University Gardens

Discover the University Gardens, a green oasis in the heart of Bergen and beyond. Stroll through the beautiful Museum Garden surrounding the museum building in the city centre, or explore the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Milde (visitor address: Mildevegen 240).

The gardens are open to the public every day and come alive throughout the summer with a variety of events and activities. Whether you are looking for a peaceful walk among unique plant collections or inspiring cultural events, there is something for everyone.
For an overview of what’s on, please visit the calendar here (most activities are in Norwegian, unless otherwise stated).
You can also find practical visitor information for the gardens.

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UiB

Museum Trails

The University Museum's popular Museum Trails are developed by the museum's educational staff and guide visitors through the abundant exhibitions by way of educational and exciting activities. These trails are theme-based with varying levels of difficulty, and we have selected trails in English suitable for the whole family.

The historical anniversary trail "Our Museum" and our popular "Family trail" is now in English for the summer.

Ask for Museum Trails in the Museum Shop, and receive a prize upon completion!