Bergen City Museum



Bergen City Museum (Bymuseet i Bergen) is a foundation which operates several museums in Bergen, Norway.

History
The museum foundation was established on 1 July 2005 through merger of the former independent institutions. The establishment of Bergen City Museum took place as part of a national museum reform. Each museum has joint administration and manages historic building reflecting  various aspects of the city's  history. Collectively Bergen City Museum presently manages more than 100 buildings and a unique collection of art and artifacts.

Subordinate museums

 * Alvøen Manor (Alvøen hovedbygning)
 * Bergen School Museum and Holberg Museum (Bergen Skolemuseum og Holbergmuseet)
 * Bryggens Museum
 * Damsgård Manor (Damsgård hovedgård)
 * Håkon's Hall (Håkonshallen)
 * Hordaland Open-air Museum (Hordamuseet)
 * Leprosy Museum at St. Jørgen Hospital (Lepramuseet)
 * Old Bergen Museum (Gamle Bergen museum)
 * Rosenkrantz Tower (Rosenkrantztårnet)