KODE Art museums and composer homes

KODE is a museum complex with four buildings in central Bergen that house art collections spanning different periods and styles. The complex also manages three composer residences in the surrounding areas of the city that can be visited.

The Permanenten building was constructed in 1896 in Neo-Renaissance style and marked an important moment in Bergen's cultural development. Later, additional buildings were added to house the expanding art collections and connect to Norway's musical heritage.

The collection showcases works by Norwegian artists from the late 1800s and early 1900s, including major paintings by Edvard Munch and other pioneers of that era. The exhibitions shape how visitors understand the emergence of Norwegian artistic identity during this period.

A single ticket grants access to all buildings in the complex, including musical performances and audio guides. The different locations are spread throughout the city center and immediate surroundings, so you can walk between them.

Within the complex sits Troldsalen, a concert hall that regularly hosts over 400 musical performances per year. This directly connects art exhibitions with live music and creates a rare blend of visual and acoustic experiences.