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.

Car parks

The nearest car parks within walking distance are Klostergarasjen, Bygarasjen and Grieghallen.

Last updated: 10.09.2026