Norway

Norway Fisheries Museum, Norway

About Norway Fisheries Museum

The warehouse is actually a cultural memorial when Bergen was the go to place for stockfish trading. In fact, this place was also the go to place for stockfish trading from across the world. This is also a spot where you can spot a lot of traditional boats.

The museum is also a repository of information about coastal culture along with other museums like the Hanseatic Museum and Kystmuseet in Oygarden. A small yet prominent attraction in the city of Bergen, this is an attraction that you should not miss out on. The museum has a history dating back to 1880 and comes with not only exhibits, but also experiences worth trying out.

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Open 7 days a week

Paid entry

Monday10:00 – 17:00

Tuesday10:00 – 17:00

Wednesday10:00 – 17:00

Thursday10:00 – 17:00

Friday10:00 – 17:00

Saturday10:00 – 17:00

Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Hours are seasonal — confirm your date at checkout. Special events may extend closing time.

Norway Fisheries Museum Highlights

• Attend any temporary exhibition to know more about the history of fisheries and the maritime origins in Bergen.
• Explore the museum by checking out the different types of permanent exhibits that talk about a history dating back to centuries about fisheries.
• Relish the delicious food in the cafe close to the Norway Fisheries Museum and try out the local cuisine.
• Go to the docks close to the Norway Fisheries Museum to have a look at the traditional boats used in fishing.
• Participate in Meet the Salmon experience by understanding how Salmon is bred and traded internally in Norway.

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Point of Interest for Norway Fisheries Museum

Meet the Salmon

Norwegian Salmon is one of the go to dishes for the locals of Bergen and for the entire Norway too. The experience begins with a briefing, after which you will get into a boat and travel to a fish farm. You will learn how fish are bred, transported and traded to different parts of the country. The overall experience lasts for up to 40 minutes and is full of insights.

Visit Bod 24 Cafe

After a long day exploring the museum and learning more about fishing and trading, you can head to the in house cafe. Bod 24 is a cafe located close to the Norway Fisheries Museum and serves a lot of local delicacies. Apart from dining inside, there is also an outdoor terrace that you can check out and immerse yourself in the vibes that it offers. This is also a great place to unwind after a long day of being in the Norway Fisheries Museum too, so do not miss out on this place.

Attend the Exhibitions

While there are permanent exhibits in the Norway Fisheries Museum, there are some temporary exhibitions that you can check out too. Some of them include Fin City, Seal Hunting, The Ultimate Catch and A World Under Water. Many of these exhibitions are full of learning and are known to be interactive and immersive too. Usually, the Norway Fisheries Museum announces the exhibitions well in advance, so make sure you plan your trip accordingly.

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