Research at the University Museum of Bergen

The University Museum is an international research institution with large scientific collections in cultural and natural history.

Research at the Department of Natural History Research at Department of Cultural History
Grafisk illustrasjon med museumsgjenstander og tallet 200
Since its founding in 1825, the museum has been a center for science and culture. For 200 years, the University Museum of Bergen has been a place of wonder, exploration and experience. Photo: Universitetsmuseet i Bergen

Key figures

  • The University Museum has two departments, the Department of Natural History and the Department of Cultural History
  • The museum's research is linked to its various collections
  • The museum has 40 employees in scientific positions
  • There are around ten research groups at the museum

Research at the museum

Research at the University Museum is based on existing scientific collections and research-based collecting.

Research on biodiversity and cultural heritage contributes to insight into the natural crisis and the importance of cultural history for society. We have a strong biosystematics academic community, especially within marine organisms, archaeology and paleobiology. Climate change and methodological developments make our collections relevant as important research archives.

The University Museum contributes to strengthening UiB's initiatives within the ocean, climate and global societal challenges and actively participates in UiB's medieval cluster.

Collections, research groups and projects

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Last updated: 10.07.2025