Norway Fisheries Museum : info and guided tour

Introduction to Norway Fisheries Museum

The Norway Fisheries Museum is located in Bergen, in the Sjøgaten district, close to the waterfront. This museum presents the history of fishing in Norway through collections related to maritime activities, capture techniques and the evolution of coastal life. It is set in an urban environment shaped by Bergen’s long-standing connection to the sea.

The site highlights the tools, objects and stories associated with fishing and seafood processing trades. The exhibition spaces help visitors understand how this activity shaped everyday life, the local economy and trade in Norway’s coastal regions. Together, they offer a concrete look at maritime heritage.

The Norway Fisheries Museum also explores the role of fishing in Bergen’s identity and in the west coast’s history. Its presentation links traditional practices with the wider changes in the maritime sector. The address, Sjøgaten 23, places the museum in an area closely associated with the city’s port history.

Discover Bergen with a private guide

A private guide can help you read the Norway Fisheries Museum in greater depth, connecting its collections to Bergen’s maritime history and to the evolution of fishing activities in Norway. Their guidance also helps place the exhibits in their social, economic and coastal context, without missing the details of the museum.