The museum was well done and very informative. My young kids enjoyed the worksheet and kid…read moreactivities scattered throughout. It was great to learn about the history of the area.

Good experience overall. Definitely wouldn't pay full price but with the Bergen card discount it…read morewas a fun 1 hour museum. Lots of old artifacts from local Bergen buildings, graves and other archeological digs in the region. Worth a pop in.

We happened to stumble across this small museum as we were discovering Bryggen. We were taking in…read morethe sites and seeing a nice green space behind the Bryggen frontage and saw these old houses I wanted to take pictures of. Turns out it was a museum where you can literally step back into time and see how the seafaring merchants lived during the 1700's. The entrance fee was not expensive at all, about $17, which felt right for the amount of stuff you get to see. If you don't want to enter the museum, you can still walk around the outside to check out the architecture and gardens. There were fun lawn games outside. We didn't play any but I don't believe that they would kick you out if you wanted to play a bit and didn't buy a ticket. I would definitely recommend this place if you're into history and taking a step back into the live of people from the past.

Small but interesting museum. A few of the rooms are mostly original, others are reconstructions…read more There is also one window to the archeological findings beneath the building. The brochure is important to read as are the QR codes in order to obtain more information and perspective on the use of the rooms.

One of Scandinavia's largest art & music museums. It has art, historical objects, & composers…read morehomes, parks & concerts. I enjoyed the Norwegian masters, there were Edward Munch paintings I've never seen. The last gallery has the Last Dance restaurant & exhibit about the AID's crisis in the 1980's & the cruising scene around the corner. We paid $15 per person for admission to all four art buildings. We could've spent a week here but prioritize Norweigan art that we can't see at home. A lot of construction wowed taking place in front of each museum building and they actually looked like they were closed. I was surprised at how empty the museum galleries were. I appreciate the individual lockers to hang my bag and jacket while exploring the exhibits.

Nice collection of Norwegian art. We enjoyed the Edvard Munch collection. Note: "The Scream" is…read morein Oslo. Be sure to check your backpack in one of the complimentary lockers on the first floor. There are multiple buildings, and your ticket provides you access to all.

Nice views from this cathedral like building and the historical information is interesting. The…read morefurniture in the interior is modern, vintage 60-80's which makes for a bit of a strange combination. I wouldn't pay extra for this, but it is included with the Bergen Card, and thus definitely worth visiting if you have purchased the card. Also visit the nearby Upper Sverresborg for excellent views - a small hill is required for this.

The hall itself is pretty impressive. Very orange decorations and impressive in size. However,…read moresince it's been reconstructed relatively recently, it doesn't have as much a historic feel as the Rosenquartz tower. It's also used as a conference center so it's filled with random chairs and tables that really kill the immersion. Would recommend visiting the Rosenquartz tower over this, but is included in the Bergen pass

This museum was recommended as a must see... I'd call it a must skip. If you don't speak Norwegian,…read moreyou are given a book with a not so helpful translation of the signs. Might as well read a book about leprosy and call it a day.

You could just as well read a book about leprosy in Norway. Several of the old hospital rooms have…read morespecial narratives about patients and their maladies. The building is interesting due to its age and gives you a good idea about the conditions. Adults are 40Kr so it doesn't cost a lot. Kids under 15 are free. It's also gets you half off some museums.

The displays and information in here are excellent. My only issue is that the signs and information…read moreplaques were challenging to read with their positioning, font size, and color. I needed to squat to read most of them. Otherwise the experience was great.

They charged us for entry to the home/museum without informing us that it was closed for…read morerenovations. When we nicely asked for a refund, they rudely refused to give us our money back. Dishonest establishment.

If you're in Bergen, I definitely recommend a trip to Troldhaugen. You'll recognize this composer's…read morefamous song, Peer Gynt. While the museum is not a very long experience, it does have beautiful views showcasing Norway's glassy waters as you walk down to Edvard's composing cabin. As a musician, I'm envious of the way his home also has a concert hall right next door. We even watched a piano recital after our visit to the museum and had a lovely evening.

The museum contains historical buildings from Bergen (saved from the wrecking ball). Most have a…read morefew decorations from the 1800s and early 1900s. Only 2 or 3 buildings contained actors who recreate characters from Bergen's history. You are free to ask the actors any questions about Bergen's history. There's a short play in the main square where you learn about the perils of Norwegian dentistry in the 1800s. I'm happy the museum preserves these old buildings, but it did have the feel of a tourist trap. Would have preferred seeing more actors to activate the many empty buildings.

Fantastic and worth the ticket price. If you purchase the tower you get in to the hall for half…read moreprice. And, free if you have the Bergen card whicn we decided to purchase. It's worth it if you plan to visit more than a couple museums and other like attractions while in Bergen. We visited nearly ten in one day and plan to keep going tomorrow. Using the hop on hop off bus makes it easy to get around in addition to walking this beautiful city. One observation as we have been traveling across Norway and visiting many museums is it is hard to read many of the plaques, not due to language barrier - because most have English translations - but the lack of light. Part of this is due to my aging eyes but truly there just isn't enough attention given to illuminating signage. You can make it work with your phone light or just looking harder but it's hard to focus. Minor pet peeve for an otherwise great experience. The tower in particular has seven levels starting with a dungeon which you really get a feel for what it would have been like as a prisoner - just from standing in near darkness beneath the tower for a few minutes. Some prisoners were kept there for over a year. Amazing. Great experience and wonderful history. Worth it!

This tower and former residence is quite interesting and there is extensive historical information…read moreon the upper level and good views of the town and harbor. It is very sparse inside without furniture but this lets you see the architecture. Don't miss the King's toilet room off the side of the King's room.