
Bergen University Museum - Natural History
Bergen University Museum - Natural History
Bergen, Norway
University natural history museum with botany, geology & zoology exhibits, plus cultural displays.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
University natural history museum with botany, geology & zoology exhibits, plus cultural displays.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Mohammed Aljeziri — 7 months ago
I had a wonderful experience visiting the Bergen University Museum – Natural History. The exhibits are beautifully curated, offering a fascinating journey through Norway’s natural environment, from geology and marine life to wildlife and biodiversity. The historic building itself adds a special charm to the visit.
I especially appreciated how informative and well-presented the displays were, making it both engaging and educational for all ages. The mix of classic exhibits and modern interactive
**★★★★★ Adam Idris — 8 months ago
Incredible collection with many interactive exhibits. Absolutely loved the massive whale bones in the marine exhibit. If you’re going with the Bergen card I recommend visiting this place first before heading to the maritime museum nearby. They’re both free with the Bergen card
**★★★★★ Tim Lam — a year ago
The Bergen University Museum is a natural science museum that’s well organized and makes use of its space in a really smart and compact way. They have some really interesting way of displaying things that catch the eyes of adults and kids alike. There’s an exhibit that explains the past and current states of Norway’s geology, which I found fascinating and something you probably wouldn’t find outside of Norway.
**★★★★★ MRH — 2 years ago
Hands down one of the best museums I've ever visited. The exhibits were excellent, the display cases for the natural rocks were incredible. There was also a really informative exhibition about LGBT issues in Norway and in general. If you're visiting Bergen you should definitely visit this museum!
**★★★★☆ Eduardo Antunes da Cunha — 10 months ago
It costed about 15 euros, which is a bit expensive for what it offers. The temporary exhibition was closed for renovation, sadly. OK to go in a rainy cold day, but definitely will not come back again. Staff was friendly and the toilets exceptionally clean!










