Bergen Technical Museum

Bergen Technical Museum (Bergens Tekniske Museum) is a technical museum in the Møhlenpris district of Bergen, Norway. Its collections are displayed together in an old tram depot and are run by local membership groups. It is a good stop for anyone curious about vehicles, machines and traditional crafts.

What is Bergen Technical Museum?

The museum is not a single institution's collection. It is owned and run by several local membership organisations, each with its own specialised field. Under one roof you meet collections built by enthusiasts who know their exhibits inside out, and much of the work is done by volunteers.

Where is it and what is the building?

The museum stands in Møhlenpris, in a former tram hall. The building served public transport until tram operation in Bergen ended in 1965. Afterwards the hall found a second life as a home for technical collections. The building itself is part of the story of the city's transport history rather than a neutral box for exhibits.

What can you see in the collections?

The displays cover a broad slice of 19th and 20th century technology. Exhibits include:

• trams and other rail vehicles,
• cars and trucks,
• steam engines and motors,
• a working print shop with traditional equipment,
• a section on telecommunications,
• household appliances from past decades,
• a large model railway layout.

Highlights include two old funicular cars from Fløibanen, one of Bergen's best-known symbols, and one of the four preserved NSB Di 2 locomotives.

Can you ride a historic tram?

Yes. The museum is linked to a volunteer-run historic tram line that connects it with the city centre. One of the member groups has spent years recreating parts of the old tram line 3, which ran from 1911 to 1950. For urban transport fans it is a rare chance to feel the atmosphere of old Bergen.

Who is it for?

• Rail and tram enthusiasts will find vehicles and the atmosphere of a working depot.
• Families with children will enjoy the model railway and seeing machines up close.
• Printing fans can watch a working print shop.
• Anyone interested in city history can see how transport and daily life changed.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bergen Technical Museum? In the Møhlenpris district of Bergen, inside a former tram depot.

Who runs the museum? Local membership groups, each with a specialised collection; volunteers play a major role.

What is the main attraction? It depends on your interests: the trams and locomotive, the Fløibanen cars, the print shop or the model railway.

Is it open all year? Opening hours change with the season, so check current information on the museum's website before you go.

Can I get there by tram? The volunteer-run historic line links the museum with the city centre, but it runs on its own timetable, so check it in advance.