Bergen City Museum

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Bergen City Museum (Norwegian : Bymuseet i Bergen) is a foundation which operates several museums in Bergen, Norway.

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History

The museum foundation was established on 1 July 2005 through merger of the former independent institutions. The establishment of Bergen City Museum took place as part of a national museum reform. Each museum has joint administration and manages historic building reflecting various aspects of the city's history. Collectively Bergen City Museum presently manages more than 100 buildings and a unique collection of art and artifacts. [1]

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References

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