Very interesting museum in Bergen based around an old leprosy hospital. Displays explain how the causes of and treatments for leprosy were uncovered. There are photographs showing how the disease impacted on people. There’s also a herb garden which was at one point used to provide herbal treatments.

Leprosy Museum St. Jørgens Hospital About science and human dignity. An authentic hospital environment filled with strong stories - one of the most unique experiences in Bergen. The leprosy museum St. Jørgen's hospital is a distinctive cultural monument. If you visit the museum, you will not be able to avoid imagining what life must have been like for the many people who over several centuries have lived parts of their lives here. At the same time, you will be able to learn more about the disease leprosy and its spread in Norway, and about how a large-scale investment in research and health work put Bergen on the world map. You can join a guided tour or go on your own in the permanent exhibition in the main building. A unique cultural monument that makes an impression St. Jørgen Hospital has had its place in the cityscape since the early 15th century, but after several major city fires there is nothing left of the medieval hospital. The buildings that stand here today are all listed and form a well-preserved hospital environment from the 18th century. The church and the main building with bedrooms and kitchen have largely remained unchanged since the last two residents died in 1946, after having lived here for over 50 years. Perhaps, like many of the museum's former guests, you will find that walking around the now empty rooms is a gripping and thought-provoking experience. From oblivion to fame The history of leprosy in Norway is probably in many ways a little-known part of our national history, but at the same time many visitors from all over the world find their way to the museum. Both local and international guests are touched by the many individual destinies that are brought out of oblivion through printed sources and archive material. The hospital's archives are part of the Leprosy Archives in Bergen, which are on UNESCO's Memory of the World programme. If you don't already know, you will discover that the museum also conveys a famous scientific story. A medical breakthrough In 1873, the Bergen doctor Gerhard Armauer identified Hansen's leprosy bacillus. This represented an international breakthrough, not only for leprosy research, but in medicine in general. Discovery of the leprosy bacillus has been able to enjoy international fame for well over 100 years and even today Hansen is one of the most famous Norwegians in the wider world. Did you know that in many countries the disease is referred to as Hansen's disease instead of leprosy? Illness and stigmatization The story of leprosy is not only about medicine and science, but also about social conditions and social relations. Leprosy is a disease that, right from the Middle Ages until today, has had major consequences for those who have been affected, and prejudice and stigmatization are still a challenge in countries where the disease is still widespread. Everything you didn't know you wanted to know or reflect on Do you think that a visit to the Leprosy Museum is only for the specially interested? It is perhaps true that the story of St. Jørgen's Hospital and of leprosy in Norway can be said to be a narrow and almost exotic part of our relatively recent past, but at the same time it is a rich and exciting story that goes straight to the core of the development features in Norwegian society up to and including the 19th century. Are you interested in science and research, ethics and human rights, the relationship between the individual and society, isolation or stigma? Do you like to see new connections and delve into the many nuances of history? Then this museum is perfect for you! Tour or go on your own? You can choose whether you want to go on your own or book a place on a guided tour. In any case, we always greatly appreciate conversations and discussions with interested and engaged visitors. For the Science and Human Dignity tour, you can buy tickets here The tours last about 45 minutes and usually also include entrance to St. Jørgen church.

A short stroll from the Tourist Information office, this museum is a great place. Really interesting information, very well curated. We chose to visit spontaneously so we missed out on the guided tour but were provided with english translations of the exhibition pieces. Fascinating and thought provoking. Especially take time to read and reflect on the individual short biographies which really bring to life the tragedy of this terrible disease. We were also lucky to see temporary dementia and memories exhibition. Definitely worth the entry fee.

(Translated by Google) damn beautiful (Original) блин красиво

Interesting museum on history of leprosy in Norway and scientist/ doctor who the disease/ condition is named after, Hansen.

Super interesting guided visit and museum to understand an important part of Bergen's history.

The place is nice...if you can say so! Very interesting, although the exhibition could be organised better, because as a foreigner you are basically get a book and going from room to room and read. I love to read, but I feel like it could be managed differently.

(Translated by Google) A small museum on lebbeay, the structure is in turn a former hospital for the isolation of patients with this disease. The structure is perfectly preserved, inside you can see the hospital premises, the small patient rooms. The museum is very small, the visit takes no more than half an hour, but it is located in the center of Bergen and fascinating (Original) Piccolo museo sulla lebbeay, la struttura è a sua volta un ex ospedale per l'isolamento dei pazienti con questa malattia. La struttura è perfettamente conservata, all'interno si possono vedere i locali dell'ospedale, le piccole stanze dei pazienti. Il museo è molto piccolo, la visita non richiede più si mezz'ora, ma è situato in centro a Bergen ed affascinante

(Translated by Google) Very exciting .. Well worth a visit .. (Original) Veldig spennende .. Vel verdt et besøk ..

(Translated by Google) It is a strange way to see a museum, because it is true that you have things to see, but they are only a couple of rooms, kitchens and the chapel. What the exhibition looks like is a class or a book, but it still won't be something that leaves you indifferent. The part of the exhibition in which you read the letters makes you think about the way of life that these people led, leaving you a mark. It's € 10 (5 if you're a student) and if you're near Bergen it's worth taking a look at. (Original) Es una forma extraña de ver un museo, pq sí es verdad que tienes cosas que ver, pero no son más que un par de habitaciones, las cocinas y la capilla. Lo que es la exposición parece una clase o un libro, pero aún así no será algo que te deje indiferente. La parte de la exposición en la que lees las cartas te hace pensar en la forma de vida que esas personas llevaban, dejándote huella. Son 10€ (5 si eres estudiante) y si estás cerca de Bergen te merece la pena echarle un ojillo.

I visited the Lepramuseet on the recommendation of a Bergen physician, even though it did not seem the most pleasurable topic for a tourist attraction. However, I was quite impressed by first meeting at the admission desk someone who I thought at first meeting to be closely connected to the museum. Indeed she was the daughter of the former pastor of the church across the courtyard of St. Jorgen's hospital. She gave me a private tour of the church where church members did not fear sitting next to lepers in the church pews. The museum is historically important because it was in Bergen, Norway that the cause and cure of the disease was discovered.

Really interesting museum if a little gory in places, the illustrations of symptoms are quite graphic. Inside the church is really lovely.

(Translated by Google) If you don’t have a Bergen card, you will have to pay for it. (Original) 如沒有卑爾根卡，就要費錢參觀

We found this museum by accident and I can definitely say this is one of the most interesting museums I have been to! For sure, it's about a special theme and you should have some interest in medicine, diseases or medical history - even though it's still present in different parts of the world. The two guides were very passionate about their museum and had excellent knowledge on the topic which was extremely informative. They offered guided tours every other hour in Norwegian or English and opened the church every hour for 10minutes including an introduction of 5minutes. They provided a complete English, German and Spanish version of the exhibits and partly various other languages. Really great and highly recommended!!! I learned a lot!

(Translated by Google) Skilled guide. Nice experience. Dignity for the patients well taken care of (Original) Dyktig guide. Fin opplevelse. Verdighet for pasientene godt ivaretatt

(Translated by Google) The Leprosy Museum manages a unique part of our history and is well worth a visit. It is a place with room for reflection on how well we are doing in today's modern society. (Original) Lepramuseet forvaltar ein unik del av vår historie og er vel verdt eit besøk. Det er ein plass med rom for ettertanke kring kor godt me har det i dagens moderne samfunn.

It is a very strange exhibition I really loved it. You should read a lot, but it gives you very detailed description about the hospital, the leprosis, and it's research, and researchers also. You can get acquainted with personal histories and how was the daily life there. It was great to see people to read papers :)

(Translated by Google) Mandatory for doctors and other health professionals (Original) Obrigatório para médicos e demais profissionais de saúde

(Translated by Google) One place and see. (Original) Ett sted og se.

Interesting museum about a subject I did not know much before. Worth visiting!

(Translated by Google) Great museum with good communication of history. Informative and interesting. (Original) Flott museum med god formidling av historien. Informativt og interessant.

Interesting museum. Not too many things to see, nor a lot of information about leprocy and it's cure, but nice to see the original hospital and church.

This is an amazing museum! The building is beautiful and the staff is kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. The history is very sad, but it's interesting. There is a lot to read, but it's not overwhelming. Despite the purpose of the building, the museum is peaceful. Make sure you see the church; it's beautiful!

(Translated by Google) See a special museum that is lovingly managed and has really professional and smart employees, but presents its exhibition somewhat lifeless. (Original) Seht spezielles Museum, das liebevoll geführt wird und wirklich professionelle und kluge Angestellte hat, jedoch seine Ausstellung etwas leblos präsentiert.

Very interesting; highly recommended if you are interested in 'dark tourism'. The stories about individual patients are especially interesting. Knowledge of Norwegian is certainly recommended, although you can carry around a copy of explanations in English.

Visited this museum after seeing it on the list of activities and museums I got at the tourist information center. Really well done, lots of interesting information, photos and artifacts. I wasn’t able to visit during a guided tour, but they provided a ring of laminated cards with the English translation of all the exhibits. And one of the guides was in the church when I stopped in, and was able to provide a lot of information. I also got to see the temporary dementia and memories exhibition. Highly recommend for anyone interested in medical history.

Closed in 2020. Terrible communications. Google opening hours are wrong. And the website says nothing about the guided tours they do... Which means I missed my opportunity. For God's sake this museum needs to take some responsibility and enter the 21st century already

I hadn't heard of the Leprosy Museum at St George's Church and Hospital before we were taken their by our guide, who explained this history of the place. Leprosy was documented from the 1400s and the hospital was run by nuns who treated sufferers in the hospital. Unfortunately we didn't have time to go inside, but I would have loved to have taken a tour of the hospital with a guide to get more information even though our guide for the city gave us a appetising amount of information.

This is a total hidden gem that should be on everyone’s shortlist of things to-do in Bergen! We (early 30s couple with no prior fascination with medical history) were going to miss it originally but ended up staying an extra day and poked our heads in because it was near lunch. It ended up being in the top 2 things we did over 4 days in Bergen (the other being the gondola/hike on Mt Ulriken) The 3 staff members we met were all super knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of their way to be helpful; we even got an impromptu tour and Q&A session from a lovely lady when we walked in! My fiancé and I did the tour at our own pace, but kept coming up to each other going “Omg did you get to #14 yet? Can you believe it?” and “did you know ____?! That’s wild!” and “I never thought about ___ before but that totally makes sense.”

Very well preserved!

Nice museum showing an interesting, somewhat niche slice of history. Would not recommend if you're squeamish about graphic depictions of of people with advanced leprosy.

Great museum. Very well laid out. Great information panels & English translations. Staff were really good & lovely to talk to. Only 4 because I was looking forward to a guided tour that was mentioned online to find out that they weren't running as they had school kids visits. And that's it for the year. Because of the school visits, some of the buildings weren't open too. I'll try again next year though as I'm sure the tours would add value to the visit.

We really enjoyed the guided tour of the museum, highly recommend! Alert: opening hours on Google and the website selling tickets might not be up to date, the staff told us they were having trouble changing the hours listed Give them a call or take a quick walk over to confirm the hours!

I fell in love with their gardens. Not a cheerful museum but you can learn a lot 😉 make sure to check out the church 😊

(Translated by Google) Unique history and fantastic guides (Original) Unik historie og fantastiske omvisere

(Translated by Google) Interesting visit, good guide (Original) Interessant besök, duktig guide

(Translated by Google) Interesting museum about the care and treatment of lepers in earlier times. (Original) Interessant museum over de opvang en behandeling van leprozen in vroeger tijden.

(Translated by Google) Strong story that is worth bringing along. (Original) Sterk historie som er verdt å få med seg.

(Translated by Google) Very authentic and informative guided tour. (Original) Veldig autentisk og informativ guidet tur.

(Translated by Google) Interesting place! recommended (Original) Interessant sted! Anbefales

Simple museum with a lot of information on leprosy.

(Translated by Google) An interesting museum on leprosy in a former hospital Visit the church once an hour Translation available in different languages (Original) Un musée intéressant sur la lèpre dans un ancien hopital Visite de l'église une fois par heure Traduction disponible dans différentes langues

(Translated by Google) Exciting do not forget the church (Original) Passionnant ne pas oublier l église

(Translated by Google) Great small museum, very atmospheric place. In a gloomy sense, of course. Recommend. (Original) Отличный небольшой музей, очень атмосферное место. В мрачном смысле, конечно. Рекомендую.

Interesting and we'll translated to many languages

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Meget bra

(Translated by Google) Old Norwegian history (Original) Gammel Norsk historie

Interesting place.

The place was shut for the season y would like to visit after all y read the building was interesting anyway

An interesting, if somber, museum that covers the history of leprosy in Norway and how this hospital worked to both treat the patients and isolate them from the surrounding community.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting museum. Skilled guide who made the guide extra lively and educational for our granddaughter of 11 and our grandparents. (Original) Meget interessant muséum. Dyktig guide som gjorde guidingen ekstra levende og lærerik for vårt barnebarn på 11 og oss besteforeldre.

Fantastic little museum with an interesting history. You don't need a lot of time here, maybe just an hour. The guides are very knowledgeable. Well worth a visit

(Translated by Google) Total thirst, what they charge or deserve the pear 4 rooms and new posters, (Original) Timo total,, x lo q cobran ni merece la pera 4 habitaciones y carteles nuevos,,

(Translated by Google) Because I learned things and it's interesting (Original) Porque aprendí cosas y es intetesante

Very interesting and well organised. Very helpful staff.

The place to be