The Bergen Maritime Museum (also known as Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum) is a museum devoted to the seafaring history of Bergen, Norway. It stands at Haakon Sheteligs plass 15, in the city centre, and makes a natural stop for anyone interested in how the sea has shaped this western Norwegian port.
What you will find
The museum presents Bergen's maritime past through a broad collection of ship models, artifacts and exhibitions. Visitors can follow the story of the city's relationship with the sea, from its working vessels to the people who sailed and built them.
- Ship models of many kinds
- Historical artifacts from Bergen's seafaring life
- Changing and permanent exhibitions
The building
The museum is housed in a historic building dating from 1921, and the setting is part of the experience. Walking through its rooms gives a sense of the period in which it was built, alongside the maritime stories it tells.
Planning your visit
The museum is easy to combine with other sights in Bergen, a city known for its harbour, wooden merchant houses and steep streets rising above the water. For opening hours, admission details and current exhibitions, contact the museum by phone at +47 55 54 96 00 before you go.
