{"id":18572,"date":"2025-01-17T15:04:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bymuseet.dev.kodeks.no\/the-foundation-bymuseet-i-bergen\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:55:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T11:55:39","slug":"the-foundation-bymuseet-i-bergen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/en\/the-foundation-bymuseet-i-bergen\/","title":{"rendered":"The foundation Bymuseet i Bergen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Foundation Bymuseet i Bergen is dedicated to preserving, managing, and sharing Bergen\u2019s cultural and historical heritage. Through its diverse museums, collections, and activities, the foundation offers insight into the city\u2019s history, architecture, and culture\u2014making it accessible and engaging for both locals and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Responsible for some of Bergen\u2019s most renowned historical sites and collections, the foundation\u2019s work spans from conservation and building preservation to curating historical experiences through exhibitions, events, and digital platforms. By blending modern approaches with traditional heritage management, Bymuseet i Bergen plays a crucial role in keeping the city\u2019s rich history alive and relevant for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foundation has 60 permanent employees and an annual budget of approximately 60 million NOK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum\u2019s board has eight members appointed by the representative council, Bergen Municipality, Vestland County Municipality, and museum employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The board meets six times a year to oversee strategy, make key decisions, and ensure the foundation preserves and shares Bergen\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/the-board-of-the-foundation-bymuseet-i-bergen\/?lang=en\">Learn more about the Board<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n          <strong>Our Departments<\/strong>\n        <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Managing Director<\/strong><br>Bj\u00f8rgvin Thorsteinsson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deputy Director<\/strong><br>Astrid M. Str\u00f8msnes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Administration Department<\/strong><br>Head: Marius Hausken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing Department<\/strong><br>Head: Astrid M. Str\u00f8msnes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Department of Public Outreach<\/strong><br>Head: Kari Skarprud Pettersen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Building Development and Operations<\/strong><br>Head: \u00d8ystein Helgesen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Department of Building Protection and Collection<\/strong><br>Head: \u00c5se Tveitnes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n          <strong>Extra resources<\/strong>\n        <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digital Museum<\/strong>: Explore parts of our artefact and photo collection on the Digital Museum platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Donations<\/strong>: Interested in contributing to our collections? Click here for more information. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/guidelines-for-prioritisation_dea833fc-bc32-417d-b42d-a02be4b01487.pdf\"><strong>Guidelines for Prioritisation, Deaccessioning, and Disposal of Cultural Artefacts<\/strong>:<\/a> Available in both Norwegian and English..<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report<\/strong>: Read our reflections on collection prioritisation and experiences in the report <em>\u201c<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/a-rydde-i-fortida-for-framtida_4d52f25f-04ff-4dd5-8f9c-1b50c0d028e2.pdf\"><em>Tidying the Past \u2013 For the Future\u201d<\/em> (<em>&#8220;Vi rydder i fortiden \u2013 for fremtiden&#8221;<\/em>).<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact staff in Bymuseet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Foundation Bymuseet i Bergen includes nine museums specialising in cultural history and archaeology and has 60 permanent employees. 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