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West Norway Museum of Decorative Art

Tourist attraction Art museum

Landmark 19th-century exhibition building with displays of silver, glass & textile craftwork. People often mention museum, building, silver, collection, exhibition, Bergen, modern,


Address

Nordahl Bruns gate 9, 5014 Bergen, Norway

Website

www.kodebergen.no

Contact

+47 53 00 97 00

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (359 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (12) building (11) silver (8) collection (8) exhibition (7) Bergen (6) modern (6)
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  • 5/5 ade0410 5 years ago on Google
    Went to view the art exhibition which combines the other 3 KODEs nearby. Beautiful building and really interesting exhibits. Plenty of information shown about them all. This was a lovely way to learn about the various exhibits and artists. Highly recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Viktorie 10 months ago on Google
    Not worth a visit. There's one boring contemporary exhibition on the first floor, the others are empty. Skip this kode museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Thomas O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bad, little interest ... I saw a lot better. (Original) Bof, peu d'intérêt... J'ai vu bien mieux.

  • 4/5 Yo L. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice Museum but actually only one room exhibition.

  • 3/5 jh s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) OK, but codes 3 and 4 are much more interesting. (Original) OK, aber Kode 3 und 4 sind viel interessanter.

  • 3/5 Alan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Eclectic mix of of art

  • 2/5 Flemming B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good exhibition of silver crafts. And virtually nothing else in the huge big building. All in all, pretty boring (Original) God udstilling af sølv kunsthåndværk. Og stort set ikke andet i den kæmpe store bygning. Alt i alt ret kedeligt

  • 3/5 Sandro 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Splendid collection of silver objects and little else (Original) Splendida collezione oggetti argento e poco altro

  • 4/5 Julia B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 3/5 Grzegorz O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting collection of silver. Little. You can see by the way. The building itself is much more interesting. (Original) Ciekawa kolekcja srebra. Mała. Można zobaczyć przy okazji. Sam budynek dużo ciekawszy.

  • 5/5 Vibeke S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely pictures and so cozy experience (Original) Nydelige bilder og så koselig opplevelse

  • 5/5 Daniel H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting! (Original) Mye interessant!

  • 4/5 vidar b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Your and quiet atmosphere. Nice staff (Original) Din og rolig atmosfære. Trivelige ansatte

  • 3/5 Heiko M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Half not accessible because private party (Original) Die Hälfte nicht zugänglich da private Feier

  • 4/5 Francisca S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) building ... very nice and classy (Original) edificio...muy bonito y con clase

  • 5/5 Lasse 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Here are some of Bergen's greatest works of art (Original) Her er noen av Bergens største kunstverk

  • 5/5 Ed O. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the building and the silver exhibition. The spoons display sounds wierd but it shows the incredible variety, creativity and artistry of an everyday object.

  • 4/5 Jonas 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool pictures (Original) Kule bilder

  • 4/5 Robin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent cafe on ground floor which also has tables out in park area when there is good weather.

  • 5/5 Philip L. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb and educative too. We loved the display and the fact that you were always posed questions to make you think.

  • 5/5 Ailton Kayapo (. 1 year ago on Google
    Great museum in a beautiful old building nearby the center of the city Bergen 🇸🇯

  • 1/5 lelohunter 1 year ago on Google
    If you are expecting some awesome art pieces, don't keep you hopes up. It's a really boring museum with not thar many paintings. Front desk sells you a great experience, with Monet, etc., but there's only one and it's far from his best work. Wasted 150kor and half an hour of my life.

  • 5/5 sannuki 1 year ago on Google
    The building itselfnis a work of art. There was modern art collection which I'm not very fond of but at other times there's plenty to enjoy.

  • 5/5 Eirik V J. 1 year ago on Google
    A great venu for both art and conferences

  • 5/5 Irma Z. 9 months ago on Google
    Currently under renovation but the exhibition I saw of Ida Ekblad's work was terrific. And I finally tracked down the artist who created the large sculpture on the grounds outside of the museum. It's titled Sæverudmonumentet and was created by Bernar Venet in 2000. It is a tribute to Harald Sæverud, an accomplished composer of piano music and symphonies during the 20th century.

  • 5/5 Teodor Z. 8 months ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful buildings in the city of Bergen

  • 4/5 Yasmin A. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s beautiful kode 1 but It’s kinda not much to see even though it’s the biggest one. It’s a modern art and some little of like vintage stuff. The gift shop here kinda overpriced but then it’s unique stuff they are selling

  • 4/5 LLL L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It comes to visit with the purchase single ticket for 4 CODE, this is the first museum with a sculpture in the atrium of 18 meters, there is also the permanent collection with many silver pieces (if applicable Article ). Still there is the permanent collection Singer a donation of a wealthy family who wanted the composition as a casamuseo (stanzamuseo). I really liked the collection of landscapes of the XVII XVIII. (Original) Ci si viene a visitarla con l'acquisto biglietto unico per i 4 CODE, questo è il primo museo con una scultura nell'atrio di 18 metri, di permanente c'è anche la collezione di argento con molti pezzi (se interessa l'articolo). Ancora di permanente c'è la collezione Singer una donazione di una ricca famiglia che ha voluto la composizione come una casamuseo (stanzamuseo). A me è piaciuta molto la collezione di paesaggi del XVII XVIII.

  • 5/5 L e. 5 years ago on Google
    A must go if you have time. 4 museums to explore with endless paintings and contemporary art to enjoy

  • 1/5 Christopher H. 4 years ago on Google
    There was one wall of spoons that were handcrafted and one room of metalwork. The rest of this building was either a dedication to a former patron or modern art. And by modern art I mean literally work by modern art students about politics and death. Also I guessed wrong between the two unmarked front entrances and set off an alarm as I entered through an unlocked, unmarked emergency exit. The staff was thoroughly uninterested in the alarm going off. The gift shop sells home furnishings but nothing to do with the "art" in the "museum."

  • 3/5 Pyrognats 4 years ago on Google
    Shiny and beautifully created silver treasures of Norway. Building that houses the exhibits is grand and enjoyable to walk through. Can be covered quite quickly as a filler for the day. Opens 1000. Closes at 1800.

  • 3/5 Jill L. 5 years ago on Google
    Bit disappointing... only worth it because entry is included with the other 3 Kode museums. Would definitely miss this one out if you don’t have time.

  • 5/5 KARAT B. 4 years ago on Google
    Hidden gems. A bunch of treasure in Bergen. Amazing decoration and exhibitions. Not fancy like Munch's exhibition in Koda2 but worthy to visit

  • 5/5 Ibraheem A. 5 years ago on Google
    Spacious art gallery with a wide variety of exhibits to view! Visited here with a group of friends and was pleasantly surprised by the unique displays and layout of the gallery. There is a good representation of works from different time periods and eras, and staff are willing to guide you around and explain the various works in detail.

  • 5/5 William L. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the most incredible places that I have been.

  • 5/5 Sabela A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting museum of decorative art like Scandinavia design, pottery, silver and other related items. But as well a Japanese collection of house and personal items with a very peculiar story behind. Highly recommended to do in Bergen town. And since this museum is parte of the KODE ones the ticket is unique and it can be used in within 2 days!

  • 3/5 Kristin E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The exhibitions are nice to look at but do not offer anything beyond that. (Original) Utstillingene er pene å se på men byr ikke på noe særlig utover det.

  • 5/5 Per Sigmund N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine and see art there (Original) Fin og se kunst der

  • 4/5 soul 9. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The exterior and interior design is the oldest and coolest, but there are not many internal exhibitions, the atmosphere is a bit different compared to other places, and the viewing ends soon, the Dawson rental is not English. (Original) 외관과 실내 디자인이 가장 고풍스럽고 멋지지만 내부 전시수는 많지 않음, 다른 곳에 비해 분위기는 좀 다른편이고 관람도 금방 끝남, 도슨트 대여가 되는데 영어라서 하진 않음

  • 5/5 Martin Henrik L. 4 years ago on Google
    It's an institution with lots to see... Arts and crafts bias

  • 3/5 al p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice but the bathrooms were dirty (Original) Bello ma i bagni erano sporchi

  • 5/5 jon helge d. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great architecture and building. (Original) Flott arkitektur og bygning.

  • 4/5 Michel B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice museum (Original) Beau musée

  • 3/5 Philippe B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is modern art .... (Original) C est de l art moderne....

  • 4/5 Alice L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Should be visited more. Incredible architecture on the building with a silver treasure you can become speechless from. (Original) Burde bli besøkt mer. Utrolig arkitektur på bygget med en sølvskatt man kan bli målløs av.

  • 5/5 Åsne L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) CODE in Bergen is great. (Original) KODE i Bergen er kjempebra.

  • 4/5 Marika R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting exhibitions, nice way to present the collection in the entrance, nice shop and restaurant. (Original) Intressanta utställningar, fint sätt att presentera samlingen i entrén, trevlig shop och restaurang.

  • 1/5 Reidar A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just walked past me (Original) Gikk bare forbi jeg

  • 5/5 God B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Love the museum :-) (Original) Elsker museum:-)

  • 3/5 Jae Hong M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is an old-fashioned atmosphere. Next to it is a lake with a fountain. (Original) 고풍스런 분위기입니다. 바로 옆은 호수이며 분수대가 있습니다.

  • 4/5 신기훈 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small (Original) 작은편

  • 4/5 Aksel 4 years ago on Google
    Many art pieces of different types and eras, most notably one of the largest collections of Norwegian painting from the Golden Era (late 1700's till 1900).

  • 3/5 Riccardo M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If I were to make a comparison with any Italian museum, this look out of place. Apart from the building itself is beautiful, the works are absolutely "sciape" inconsistent. I can review it with a Bah (Original) Se dovessi fare un confronto con un qualsiasi museo italiano, questo sfigurerebbe. A parte l'edificio che di per sé è bello, le opere sono assolutamente "sciape", inconsistenti. Posso recensirlo con un Bah


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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