Bryggens Museum, <em>Bergen</em>
Bergen

Bryggens Museum, Bergen

About Bryggens Museum

The Bryggens Museum, located in Bergen houses artefacts and archaeological material from Bergen and Vestlandet in the Middle Ages, which were findings of the archaeological excavations of Bryggen for 13 years from 1955. The Museum was open to public in 1975 and was built on the remains of Bergen’s oldest buildings from the the first half of the 1100s.These architectural remains are still an important part of the museum’s permanent exhibition, and aims at giving the visitors a glimpse of the daily life in Bergen in the Middle Ages.


While exploring the museum, you will be able to witness 800 year old foundation objects such as ceramics, tools, pottery, skulls, skeletons, artefact ruins and inscriptions. These will give you an in depth insight into the daily life, trade, art and craft, and culture of this city in the mediaeval times. While some of the exhibits of the museum are permanent, others are temporary.

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Open 7 days a week
Paid entry
Monday11:00 – 15:00
Tuesday11:00 – 15:00
Wednesday11:00 – 15:00
Thursday11:00 – 15:00
Friday11:00 – 15:00
Saturday11:00 – 15:00
Sunday11:00 – 15:00
Hours are seasonal — confirm your date at checkout. Special events may extend closing time.

Bryggens Museum Highlights

• Pay a visit to the Bryggens Museum in Bergen which houses artefacts and archaeological material from the city’s mediaeval times.
• Explore its newly opened main exhibit "Under Ground" which has artefacts and archaeological findings.
• Take a look at various displays to get a glimpse of the everyday lives of the people of Western Norway and Bergen in the ancient times.
• Go on a guided walking tour of the museum which is aimed at making you understand the museum’s exhibits better.
• Let your children enjoy activities such as drawing competitions, puzzles and treasure hunts while visiting the museum.

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Point of Interest for Bryggens Museum

Explore the Main exhibition: Below Ground

Explore the Main exhibition: Below Ground

Explore Bryggens Museum’s main exhibit "Underground" which will give you a glimpse of the everyday lives of the people of Western Norway and Bergen in the ancient times. Take a look at runic inscriptions with gossip, spells and poems, narrating about love and faith. Witness ceramics from the Middle-East and Europe telling you about extensive and international trade networks. 

Learn history of Bergen and Bryggens Museum

Learn history of Bergen and Bryggens Museum

While on exploration of the Bryggens Museum, you will be able to know about the history of the city as well as the museum. Bryggen in Bergen has been an important part of the city since the Middle Age and in 1955, a part of this area was burnt down. Following this, there was a 13 year archaeological excavation during which thousands of objects from the middle ages were discovered.

Go for the Bryggen Guiding Walking Tour

Go for the Bryggen Guiding Walking Tour

Go for a 90-minute-long walking tour of the museum to understand its exhibits better. The tour starts in the mediaeval exhibition inside the Bryggens Museum and then continues outside. There is a quick stop next to St. Mary’s Church to witness the nearby mediaeval ruins, and then proceed towards the old wooden houses at Bryggen which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue your tour to reach the ruin of the mediaeval Wine Cellar and Town Hall.

Join Activities for children

Join Activities for children

The Bryggens Museum has several activities that are available inside the museum for the children. If you are having children visiting with you, they can carry their own pencils and participate in the drawing competition. Apart from that there are puzzles and treasure hunts in the exhibition that children can enjoy participating in.

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