This mid-sized museum has an extensive archaeological display of both the building site with…read moredetails of the different buildings at the site and numerous artifacts. Definitely worth a visit for those interested in architecture and archeology.

The guided tour which started here was fantastic! The museum itself was excellent as well…read more We purchased our tour tickets about 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We milled around the lobby/gift shop while we waited for the tour to start. We took one of the two English language tours offered. The group ended up being rather large, totaling near 20 people. Our tour guide was excellent at speaking to the size of the group, her command of English was excellent, and she really knew her facts. The tour started in the Bryggen museum, where she spent some time explaining the building methods on the wharf and the constant risk of fires in the area. The museum included some original building foundations as well as the original parts of the wharf, it has since been extended. The tour then went through parts of the wharf and finished in the Hanseatic Museum (also a worthy stop). If you are unfamiliar or a bit rusty with the details of the Hanseatic Trading League, this museum and tour are a wonderful refresher course. Once the tour was over, if you kept wearing the tour sticker, you could go back and revisit the museums for the remainder of the day (which makes the tour an excellent value as it included the admission). We wandered upstairs, when it was much less crowded to look over both the permanent and temporary exhibits. We left feeling better informed about how life was during the Hanseatic era. I would highly encourage visiting this museum.

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.

Amazing to see the archeological artifacts and learn about our shared history with the seafaring…read moremerchants of Norway.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

The tower is easily spotted from the walkway along the wharf or on the city side. We first walked…read morethe area without realizing you could go in the tower, so, we came back the next day to check it out. Definitely worth the visit!