The Natural History Collections, Natural history museum at Nygaardshøyden, Bergen, Norway.
Description
The Natural History Collections displays preserved animals, rocks, and sea creatures from Norway and around the world. The specimens are arranged in cases and exhibit rooms to guide visitors through different areas of interest.
History
The museum was founded in 1825 and has served as a research and learning place for natural sciences in western Norway. Its collections grew over decades through expeditions and scientific work.
Culture
The museum shows how natural sciences are explained and shared in Norway. Visitors can see how researchers communicate knowledge about animals, rocks, and oceans.
Practical
The museum is located near Bergen city center and is easy to reach on foot or by bus. Plan at least two hours to see the different exhibits in a relaxed way.
Did you know?
The collection includes sea snail shells from West Africa whose study led to the discovery of species previously unknown to science. These findings show how research in this place contributed to global scientific understanding.
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