All industrial & heritage museums to visit in Bergen

Explore the impact of industry on society at 6 industrial heritage museums in Bergen. These museums showcase the history of manufacturing, technology, and labor.

Are you curious about the history of industry and innovation? These are the top industrial heritage museums in Bergen:

  1. Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene1

    Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene

     Bergen
    The Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene, located on Bryggen in Bergen, Norway, offers a unique insight into the life of Bergen drivers of the German Hanse. This museum is a great place to learn about the history and culture of the region, and to understand the significant role that the German Hanse played in shaping the city's past.
  2. Bergen Maritime Museum2

    Bergen Maritime Museum

     Bergen
    The museum focuses on the history of shipbuilding and seafare in Norway from the Viking period until today.
  3. Norwegian Fisheries Museum3

    Norwegian Fisheries Museum

     Bergen
    The Norges Fiskerimuseum (Norwegian Fisheries Museum) in Bergen is dedicated to the history of Norwegian fishing and fish processing industry. The museum showcases various aspects of the industry, including fishing nets, boats, and fishing gear. It provides a comprehensive insight into the evolution of the industry, from traditional fishing methods to modern fish farming.
  4. Bergen Technical Museum4

    Bergen Technical Museum

     Bergen
    The Bergen Technical Museum is a technical museum situated in the preserved old tram depot, Trikkestallen, at Thormhøhlensgate 23 in Møhlenpris, Bergen. This location is steeped in history and provides a unique setting for the museum.
  5. Old Voss Line5

    Old Voss Line

     Bergen
    The Gamle Vossebane is a museum railway situated near Bergen in Norway. This railway line runs from Midtun, passes through Arna, and ends at Garnes. It offers a unique opportunity to experience a piece of Norwegian railway history.
  6. The Textile Industry Museum6

    The Textile Industry Museum

     Bergen
    The Textile Industry Museum, situated in Salhus, Bergen, Norway, is housed within the former Salhus Tricotagefabrik knitwear factory. This factory is recognized as a national industrial heritage site. The museum provides a unique opportunity to explore the history and significance of the Norwegian knitwear and textile industry, right where it all happened.