VilVite
Science centre at Marineholmen in Bergen with large interactive exhibitions on nature, technology, energy, the sea and the body for the whole family.
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About the museum
VilVite is one of the largest science centres in the Nordic countries and receives around 120,000 visitors a year. The centre was started in 2007, after Norsk Hydro took the initiative to establish it and supported its development with NOK 100 million over ten years. The agreement was later transferred to Statoil, now Equinor, and the centre has had strong links to business in Western Norway (Vestlandet) since the start.
The core is a large, interactive exhibition at Marineholmen, where visitors can explore and experiment with themes such as the body and health, the planet and climate, energy, the sea and water, and technology. VilVite is run as a non-profit organisation. Surpluses from tickets, courses and projects go back into new learning experiences and into strengthening interest in science and maths (realfag).
About a third of visits come from schools and nurseries, and the centre has a large range of learning programmes for them, as well as offers for businesses and public bodies. VilVite is one of 13 Norwegian science centres that receive regular grants from the Research Council of Norway (Forskningsrådet).
Highlights
- The Ocean Planet with 17 activities
- Loop – nature and sustainability
- The Energy City, where you make energy with your body
- The Tech loft with robots and interactive installations
- Virtual climbing wall and VR
Permanent exhibitions
- Havplaneten – Interactive installations with 17 activities that take visitors beneath the surface of the sea.
- Loop: natur og bærekraft – Exhibition on what we can learn from nature as inspiration for green inventions.
- Energibyen – Here you make energy with your whole body, look for energy possibilities in the sea and play the driving game.
- Founded
- 2007
- Operated by
- VilVite – Bergen vitensenter
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 240 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | NOK 205Children aged 3–17 and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 205free up to age 2 · Children aged 3–17. Children aged 0–2 enter free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Seniors | –No concession for seniors. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · A companion (aged 16 or over) enters free with a valid companion card; the person being accompanied pays the standard price. |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 205 |
| Groups (20+ people) | –Groups of 20 people or more get a 20% discount when paying together. |
| Families | NOK 7602 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children (school days Tuesday–Friday). |
| Family ticket during holidays and weekends | NOK 7952 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children. |
| Extra child on a family ticket | NOK 120NOK 125 during holidays and weekends. |
| Annual pass, adult | NOK 800Valid for one year from the date of purchase; gives entry without payment each time. |
| Annual pass, child (3–17) and student | NOK 700 |
| Vi2 annual pass (1 named person and 1 companion) | NOK 1,700 |
| Nurseries and schools (leisure-time guests not included) | NOK 100Teachers and nursery teachers enter free; pupils at primary schools in Bergen municipality and pupils at upper secondary schools in Vestland enter free by arrangement. |
Prices apply for 2026. Adults NOK 240 and children/students NOK 205 on school days Tuesday–Friday; during holidays and at weekends the prices are NOK 250 and NOK 215. BT subscribers get a 25% discount for up to 2 adults and 3 children. The Bergens og Øygardens aktivitetskort (activity card for Bergen and Øygarden) gives free admission to the card holder with one companion. Trivselsledere (leisure-time supervisors) get a 50% discount at weekends and on planning days.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | NOK 760 · 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children (school days Tuesday–Friday). |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Interactive exhibitions for children and adults, with programmes during holidays and public holidays. Children's birthday parties can be booked. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Getting there & parking
The centre is at Marineholmen in Bergen, Thormøhlens gate 51.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Children from age 10 can visit VilVite without adults, on showing proof of age; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Schools and nurseries book learning programmes in advance. |
