Bryggens Museum opening hours and tickets 2026
Bryggens Museum stands at the wharf and tells the story of medieval Bergen through what was dug out of the ground here. The main exhibition is called Under Ground (Under jorden in Norwegian) and shows archaeological finds from the medieval town. The museum grew out of the excavations that followed the great fire of 1955 and opened in 1976.
It is open every day from 12 January to 30 December, 10:00 to 17:00. It is closed on 17 May, 23 to 26 December and 31 December. Treat 1 May as a closed day as well. If you would rather have a guide, look at our Bryggen walking tours. The museum is also the starting point of the English-language walk compared below.
What the museum shows
Under Ground presents finds from the ground under and around Bryggen. The excavations after the 1955 fire uncovered the medieval town, and the exhibition shows archaeological finds and preserved building foundations from it. Runic inscriptions are part of the material from Bryggen, which makes the museum a good place to understand why the wharf matters beyond its colourful gables.
The regular ticket also covers a second exhibition, Forteljingar i tråd. You do not need a separate ticket for it. Prices are NOK 170 for adults and NOK 85 for students. Children aged 0 to 17 enter free, and children under 14 must come with an adult. The Bergen Card gives 50 percent off, and groups of 15 or more get 20 percent off.
Our pick: Bryggens Museum ticket
This is the entry ticket for the museum itself, the one to book for the exhibitions rather than a guided walk.
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Bryggen walks, museum tickets and city tours
Guided walks through Bryggen and old Bergen, plus single tickets that include Bryggens Museum, with live prices and availability. Check each description for what the entry covers.
Museum ticket or guided walk
Prices 2026. The guided walk begins at Bryggens Museum and is a separate product from the museum ticket.
| Museum ticket | English guided walk, 90 minutes | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | NOK 170 | NOK 390 |
| Students | NOK 85 | NOK 200 |
| Children | Free, 0 to 17 years | NOK 200 for ages 3 to 17, free under 3 |
| Bergen Card | 50 percent off | NOK 340 |
| Includes | Under Ground and Forteljingar i tråd | The walk, plus entry to Bryggens Museum and Schøtstuene on the same day |
| Mobility | Well suited to wheelchair users | Not suitable for prams or reduced mobility |
The walk runs at 11:00 from 1 February to 27 March, at 11:00 and 13:00 from 28 March to 30 September, and at 11:00 from 1 October to 30 December. There is no walk on 1 May, 17 May and 23 to 26 December. Children under 14 join with an adult, and dogs are allowed only as guide dogs. The walk is in English, so do not count on a German or Norwegian departure.
For most visitors who want the story and the context, the walk at NOK 390 is the better value because it covers two museums in one booking. Choose the museum ticket alone if you want to set your own pace, travel with children, or use a wheelchair.
Rules and practical tips
- Bags: backpacks, large bags and umbrellas are not allowed into the exhibition. Lockers are available.
- Food and drink: not allowed in the exhibition.
- Accessibility: the museum is well suited to wheelchair users. That does not apply to every Bryggen walk, so check before you book a tour.
- Companions: a companion with proof of need enters free.
- Pairing: the museum sits right at Bryggen. For the Hanseatic side of the story, see the Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene.
To see how the pieces fit, read the history of Bryggen before you go, or browse the other sights around Bryggen.
Build a day around Bryggens Museum
The museum, Schøtstuene and the fortress lie close together. Hours and prices are for 2026.
Start at 10:00
The museum opens at 10:00 every day from 12 January to 30 December. The English guided walk also starts here, at 11:00 from 1 February to 30 December, with an extra departure at 13:00 from 28 March to 30 September.
Add Schøtstuene
The Hanseatic assembly rooms at Øvregaten 50 are open 10:00 to 18:00 from 1 May to 31 October 2026. Entry with a guided tour of about 40 minutes costs NOK 160.
Hanseatic Museum →Walk to the fortress
Bergenhus Fortress is about 3 minutes on foot from Bryggen. The grounds are free and Haakon's Hall opens 10:00 to 16:00.
Bergenhus Fortress →Check the Bergen Card
It gives 50 percent off Bryggens Museum, NOK 340 on the Bryggen guided walk, NOK 130 at Schøtstuene and free entry to Haakon's Hall. It gives no discount at Rosenkrantz Tower.
Bryggens Museum: frequently asked questions
How much does Bryggens Museum cost in 2026?
NOK 170 for adults and NOK 85 for students. Children from 0 to 17 enter free, and children under 14 need an adult. With the Bergen Card you pay 50 percent less.
What are the opening hours?
Every day from 12 January to 30 December, 10:00 to 17:00. The museum is closed on 17 May, 23 to 26 December and 31 December, and you should plan for 1 May as closed too.
What is the exhibition Under Ground?
It is the main exhibition and shows archaeological finds from medieval Bergen. The museum was created after the excavations that followed the fire of 1955 and opened in 1976.
Is Bryggens Museum wheelchair accessible?
The museum is well suited to wheelchair users. The English guided walk that starts here is not suitable for prams or people with reduced mobility.
Does the guided walk include the museum?
Yes. The 90-minute English walk includes entry to Bryggens Museum and Schøtstuene on the same day. It costs NOK 390 for adults and NOK 340 with the Bergen Card.
Can I bring a backpack?
Backpacks, large bags and umbrellas are not allowed in the exhibition. Use the lockers at the museum.