All plant museums to visit in Scandinavia

Immerse yourself in the world of plants at 5 museums in Scandinavia dedicated to botany. These museums explore the diversity, biology, and importance of plant life.

Do you love plants and nature? Here are the must-visit botanical gardens in Scandinavia:

  1. University Museum of Bergen1

    University Museum of Bergen

     Bergen
    The University Museum of Bergen is home to a wide range of anthropological and archaeological collections. These collections include significant Norwegian archaeological remains from the Viking period. These exhibits provide a deep insight into the history and culture of Norway, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in history and archaeology.
  2. University Museum of Bergen - The Cultural History Collections2

    University Museum of Bergen - The Cultural History Collections

     Bergen
    Muséhagen, situated at Muséplass 3, is a botanical garden that forms part of the University Museum of Bergen's natural history department. Established between 1897 and 1899, the garden spans 14 acres and houses approximately 3,000 different species collected over the years. Most of these species were gathered as seeds from wild plants in Norway and around the world, but the garden also features cultivated forms of particularly beautiful or economically important plants.
  3. Botanical Garden3

    Botanical Garden

     Oslo
    The Botanical Museum of Oslo, also known as Botanisk museum or Lids hus, is a botanical museum situated in Oslo. It was established in 1863, drawing its foundation from the herbarium of Professor Blytt, a renowned botanist who lived between 1789 and 1862. This museum is a testament to the rich botanical history of Norway and offers a unique insight into the country's diverse plant life.
  4. Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden4

    Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden

     Kristiansand
    The museum and its accompanying botanical garden are situated at Gimle Farm. The museum is housed in the farm's outbuilding, while the surrounding park serves as the botanical garden. The main building at Gimle Farm is also a museum, forming part of the Vest-Agder Museum.
  5. Gimle farm5

    Gimle farm

     Kristiansand
    Gimle Farm is a historic Norwegian country estate located in Kristiansand. The estate was constructed over a decade from 1797 to 1807. It remained in the possession of the same family until 1982. In 1985, the estate was incorporated into the Vest-Agder County Museum, which is now known as the Kristiansand Museum.