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Bergen Maritime Museum and its collection

Bergen Maritime Museum
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The museum focuses on the history of shipbuilding and seafare in Norway from the Viking period until today.

NOBergen Sjøfartsmuseum
NOBergens Sjøfartsmuseum ; Bergen Maritime Museum ()

Science & Technology Science & Technology History & Anthropology History & Anthropology Maritime Industrial heritage Archaeology

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#20 History & Anthropology in Norway #6 Science & Technology in Norway #4 Archaeology museums in Norway #4 Industrial & heritage museums in Norway #5 Maritime museums in Norway #5 History & Anthropology in Bergen #1 Science & Technology in Bergen #2 Industrial & heritage museums in Bergen #39 History & Anthropology in Scandinavia #8 Science & Technology in Scandinavia #6 Archaeology museums in Scandinavia #4 Industrial & heritage museums in Scandinavia #6 Maritime museums in Scandinavia #70 Science & Technology in Europe #56 Archaeology museums in Europe #43 Industrial & heritage museums in Europe #23 Maritime museums in Europe

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Bergen Maritime Museum
Haakon Sheteligs plass 15
5007 Bergen

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Opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 15:00
Tuesday
11:00 – 15:00
Wednesday
11:00 – 15:00
Thursday
11:00 – 18:00
Friday
11:00 – 15:00
Saturday
11:00 – 15:00
Sunday
11:00 – 15:00

Opening hours indicated on the table is from September - December
Closed: December 23-26 and December 31.

January - March - April: Daily 11.00 - 15.00, Long open Thursdays 11-18.
Closed: January 1-3, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

May - August: Monday - Friday 10.00 - 16.00 Saturday - Sunday 10.00 - 17.00

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Admission

0 – 18Free
AdultsNOK 150.00
StudentsNOK 75.00

Please check the website for more details on ticket prices.

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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Haakon Sheteligs plass 15, Bergen

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Exhibitions

No exhibitions in Bergen Maritime Museum have been found.

Bergen Maritime Museum Reviews

Bergen Maritime Museum has 1 rating.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Bergen Maritime Museum offers a comprehensive look at Norway's rich seafaring history. Visitors can explore exhibits showcasing traditional boats, maritime artifacts, and detailed models of ships. The museum provides insight into Bergen's importance as a historical port city and Norway's maritime heritage.

    Positives include the museum's extensive collection of nautical instruments, maps, and ship models, which many visitors find informative and well-presented. The exhibits on Viking ships and the Hanseatic League are often highlighted as particularly interesting. The museum's location in a modernist building near the harbor adds to its maritime atmosphere.

    On the downside, some visitors mention that the museum could benefit from more interactive displays and updated presentation methods. A few reviewers note that some exhibit texts are only in Norwegian, which can be challenging for international visitors. The museum's size is modest, which some find limiting, while others appreciate its focused approach.

    Overall, the Bergen Maritime Museum offers a solid educational experience for those interested in maritime history, though it may not appeal as strongly to visitors seeking more interactive or modernized museum experiences.

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