How to find us

The Museum of Natural History and Cultural History is located on Nygårdshøyden in central Bergen, a short walk from the Bybanen light rail. Here you will find the address, public transport options, parking and a map to the museum.

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Front of the University museum, seen from the street
The entrance to the University Museum Photo: Universitetsmuseet i Bergen

The Museum of Natural History and Cultural History

The museum is located on Nygårdshøyden, at Muséplassen 3 in central Bergen.

By Bybanen: Get off at Byparken and walk up the hill, or at Florida and walk through Nygårdsparken.

On foot: About 10–15 minutes from central Bergen.

Parking

There are few parking spaces at the museum. The nearest car parks within walking distance are Klostergarasjen, Bygarasjen and Grieghallen.

Last updated: 18.09.2026