Old Bergen Museum
Gamle Bergen Museum
An open-air museum of about 50 timber houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, recreating the streets, shops and workshops of old Bergen.
Old Bergen Museum sits by Sandviken Bay, north of the city centre. About 50 houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, moved from various parts of the city, have been rebuilt together to form a “little town” with cobbled streets, squares and small gardens. Inside are re-creations of a dentist’s clinic, a bakery, a barbershop and a merchant family’s home. In summer, costumed guides put on performances. The museum is usually open only in summer, so check the official website for tickets. The park outside is open year-round. From the city centre, take bus 3, 4 or 5 for about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 10:00–16:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Bergen Aquarium (Akvariet)
- Bergenhus Fortress & Haakon's Hall
- Bryggens Museum
- St Mary's Church (Mariakirken)
- Bryggen
- Bergen Fish Market
- Hanseatic Museum & Schøtstuene
- St. John's Church (Johanneskirken)