The Natural History Collections

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.

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.

The museum shows how natural sciences are explained and shared in Norway. Visitors can see how researchers communicate knowledge about animals, rocks, and oceans.

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.

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.

Opening Hours: "closed"

Website: https://universitetsmuseet.no/nb

GPS coordinates: 60.38766,5.32164

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41