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.

Visited April 2025. The woman at the front desk told me that the exhibition featured graduating…read morestudents from the local art school... and it kind of shows. I went to art school, so I know the dance. It felt like I was back in art school and looking through the work of some of my contemporaries... having to refrain from eye-rolls and keep a straight face when I know when people are trying too hard. But the price is fair, and it was an interesting way to spend a couple minutes. This may come off as judgmental and critical and snooty... and it is. Deal.

From the owner: Bergen Kunsthall is a centre for contemporary art that presents exhibitions and events by…read moreinternational artists. Landmark is our vibrant strand of live events, which includes concerts and club nights. We also organise a broad range of learning activities, talks and debates open to everyone. Bergen Kunsthall’s bookshop offers a wide range of artists’ books, monographs, and cultural theory from international publishers. We also sell publications and art editions produced especially for Bergen Kunsthall. The bookshop is a great place to research and find a special gift. Landmark Café serves a changing lunch menu prepared with love and dedication to seasonal and local products. Our coffee is from the outstanding Jacu, and we’re passionate about natural wines and beer with character.

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 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

5 stars for walking the grounds and visiting the small museum with AI speaking historians that…read moreanswer your questions ( though not always correct).

7/5/3024 - we entered this for feee with the 24 hour Bergen pass. The usual cost would have been…read more160 NOK or about $16 US Dollars. It wasn't worth the $16 if I had to pay. Lots of stairs to climb up and down. Not handicap access anywhere. The hall was massive and good for a quick photo. If you are bored come here. A total of 3 stars.

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.