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Bryggen Museum
Street address: Dreggsallmenning 3, Bergen, Norway
Mailing address: P O Box 4052 Dreggen, N-5835 Bergen, Norway
Telephone: 47 5558 8010
Fax: 47 5558 8050
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.uib.no/bmu/
Proprietor: Hordaland County Municipality
Contact: Anne Ågotnes Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: 1st May-31st Aug-10am-5pm daily; 1st Sep-30th Apr-11am-3pm Mon-Fri,12pm-3pm Sat, 12pm-4pm Sun
Bryggen Museum is based on the findings of the archaeological excavations of Bryggen between 1955 and 1972. This includes parts of some of the oldest buildings in Bergen, dating from the 12th century. There are unearthed ceramics, runic inscriptions and several artefacts illustrating the commerce, shipping, cultural activities, handicrafts and daily life in the Middle Ages. The museum incorporates a temporary exhibition gallery which comprises a large open space on two levels. Below are technical specifications:
EXHIBITION FACILITIES
Dimensions: 2nd Floor Gallery 1 - 445m² (2.1m H) incorporating c 75 linear metres of wall space plus 22m² rear gallery incorporating c 10 linear metres of wall space; installation system: hammer and nail into plaster; lighting: professional track lighting system with adjustable lux plus standard room lighting; climate control: air-conditioned and heated; availability: partnership arrangement with gallery on special occasions only as the museum has a tight programme – the Director of museum normally assesses the suitability of work for joint presentations; other comments: power point next to every picture, sound system available
The Bryggen Museum also administers the following satellites:-
Håkon’s Hall
Håkonshallen
Street address: Bergenhus Festning, Bergen, Norway
Telephone: 47 (0) 55 316067
Fax: 47 (0) 55 588050
Contact: Anne Ågotnes Director
Telephone: 47 (0) 55 588010
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: 15th May-31st Aug-10am-4pm daily, 1st Sep-14th May-12pm-4pm daily
Håkon’s Hall was erected between 1247 and 1261 during the reign of King Håkon Håkonsson (Håkon IV). It was the largest and most imposing royal residency of the 13th century when Bergen was the political centre of Norway.
Rosenkrantz Tower
Rosenkrantztårnet
Street address: Bergenhus Festning, Bergen, Norway
Telephone: 47 (0) 55 314380
Fax: 47 (0) 55 588050
Contact: Anne Ågotnes Director
Telephone: 47 (0) 55 588010
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: 15th May-31st Aug -10am-4pm daily, 1st Sep-14th May-12pm-3pm Sun, closed Mon-Sat
The tower was erected during the 1560s by Governor of Bergen Castle (Bergenhus) Erik Rosenkrantz, and served as a combined residence and fortified tower. Earlier structures existed, including Kin Magnus the Lawmender’s keep from about 1270 and Jørgen Hanssøn’s defences from about 1520. These were incorporated in the new tower by Rosenkrantz.
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