Bergen Maritime Museum
Bergen Maritime Museum
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11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About
The Bergen Maritime Museum (Bergens Sjofartsmuseum) was founded in 1921 and moved into award-winning museum in 1962. The museum building is situated 100 metres from the red church (Johanneskirken) up the steps from Torgallmenningen at Nygardshoyden (nearest bus stop: Mohlenpris) and among the University campus. The museum presents the history of shipping, its development and importance to Bergen and Norway from prehistoric times to the present day. Our exhibitions offer a vast collection of ship models, paintings and various items related to seamanship and life on board, providing a good insight into Norway's rich maritime heritage. Temporary exhibition "Queer life at Sea" until October2024. Museum shop. FREE WIFI. Audioguide. Adults 150 NOK, children below 18 years: FREE, Bergen Card FREE, students 75 NOK (FREE Thursdays). Closed 23-26 December, 31 December-3 January. Welcome!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Lodz, Poland1,180 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
It is an old style museum showing the history of sailors and ships and not only . There are many exhibits such as compasses, maps, photographs mainly. Some old boats or pieces of them can be seen too. On a rainy day it is ok
Written 8 August 2022
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Katharina C
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Jul 2024 • Solo
The museum is ok, for 150 NOK i expect more than "OK" though. It presents itself as being about bergens maritime history, yet, like museum like this usually always do, its almost entirely about 1800s and later.
The museum itself has loads of great models of different ships, but thats seemingly most of the appeal of the museum, theres little else. It does cover the recent history fairly well, but as someone who was more interested in medieval and rennaissance era history, its quite a let down.
The museum itself has loads of great models of different ships, but thats seemingly most of the appeal of the museum, theres little else. It does cover the recent history fairly well, but as someone who was more interested in medieval and rennaissance era history, its quite a let down.
Written 11 August 2024
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gohawkers
Melbourne, Australia125 contributions
Aug 2022
the maritime museum is next to the museum natural history museum. we spent an enjoyable 2 hours learning about the development of the norwegian maritime industry and past history. there was an excellent film on a viking longboat burial site. recommended.
Written 19 August 2022
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Kato122
Cambridge, UK332 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Fascinating and well laid out display of Norway’s maritime heritage from its early days right up to the present time. Interesting historical maps and artefacts, and insight into life at sea for all those involved over time. Also good coverage of sea war fare and the history of salvage. Interesting displays on migration and immigration from and to Norway. Nice gift shop and child friendly.
Written 19 August 2020
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TravelGirl55
Baltimore, MD61 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
I really liked this museum. It covered a broad time period from the Stone Age to present day. Many models and displays showing construction of the vessels.
A quick bus ride on Skyss from the harbor or a nice walk.
A quick bus ride on Skyss from the harbor or a nice walk.
Written 19 June 2022
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iowacityia
iowa city, ia2,683 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
My wife and I arrived shortly after 10am. It was not too busy at all. Entrance was free with Bergen City card. We started out by watching a short film about Viking burials. Very interesting. Then there quite a few boat displays. And a lot of boat models. Plenty to see, and quite a bit to read. There were 2 floors of displays. This was another pleasant surprise visit. The museum was very well done. I would visit again.
Written 26 June 2024
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samtrip12345
Charlottesville, VA891 contributions
Jun 2014 • Business
Quaint museum with wonderful "curator" who is willing to chat about anything. Very knowledgeable. On many scales this is a smaller, but focused collection.
Written 30 June 2014
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Wanderlassie
Oldsmar, FL2,680 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
My husband, being former USN, has dragged me to about 2 dozen Maritime Museums in our 22 years together, so I was less than enthusiastic about seeing Bergens. The weather was dismal and we went first in to the Municipal Art Museum (reviewed separately). Wish we'd saved money and had more time to spend in this one. It is surely one of the 'top 3' of any I've seen in that it was spacious, attractively displayed with well-signed exhibits, the staff were friendly, and it wasn't too terribly expensive. Even if it ISN'T raining in Bergen, and you're going to only one, since 'Maritime' is a big part of Bergen's past, make this a museum you go to.
Written 29 October 2012
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Bill M
Glasgow, UK18 contributions
Jun 2019
Well laid out over two floors. Covers from Viking times to present day. Free entry using the Bergen Card.
Written 8 June 2019
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Hannah J
39 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
A fun little museum that is definitely worth a visit, good for kids and adults. Learnt lots of interesting things even about British maritime history as well as all over Scandinavia. Very friendly staff.
Written 15 December 2018
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