Bryggens Museum - Bymuseet i Bergen
About
The Bryggens Museum, part of the City Museum in Bergen, invites visitors to dive into the city’s medieval past through a ground‑breaking underground exhibition. Here, ancient artifacts, runic inscriptions, and everyday objects uncovered during centuries‑long excavations bring the life of early Bergen to vivid life. Guided tours, available in both Norwegian and English, run for 45‑60 minutes and can be complemented with interactive activities for school and kindergarten groups. Students, families, and history lovers will find the museum’s collections—especially the world’s largest set of rune inscriptions—captivating. The exhibit is designed for hands‑on learning, offering a variety of learning stations that explore themes such as trade, craftsmanship, and domestic life in medieval Bergen. Admission is free for children up to 17 years and for certain educational groups, while adult tickets cost 170 NOK. The museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the open season, with a brief closure in late December and early January.
Highlights
- Largest Rune Inscriptions Collection
- Underground Excavations
- Interactive Exhibits
- Free Admission for Children
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Best time to visit
Visit between May and early December for the most comfortable experience, avoiding the holiday period when the museum is closed or has limited hours.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 2 hours
Tickets & pricing
Adult
NOK 170.00
Student
NOK 85.00
Children (0-17)
NOK 0.00