Bergens Sjofartsmuseum (Bergen Maritime Museum)

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In a scenic location in the middle of the University of Bergen's campus, this museum presents the history of maritime life and seafaring in west Norway. Frankly, the Bergen Museum is so enthralling that this little, lesser museum is too often overlooked. But if you're already on the campus of the university, you might give it a look. Exhibits are arranged to give you a good idea of the shipping industry's importance to port cities and -- in a fascinating exhibit -- Norway's role in World War II during the Nazi occupation. Displays include artfully arranged and crafted models of the Viking ships that terrorized Europe. Also on display are paintings and marine artifacts rescued from the North Sea.

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