Leprosy Museum – St. George’s Hospital
Leprosy Museum, inside.
Photo: Bergen Guide. Copyright: Bergen Guide.
In the Middle Ages, St. George’s was a hospital for lepers. The present-day buildings date back to the beginning of the 18th century. Norwegian doctors – and in particular Armauer Hansen who gave his name to another term for leprosy “Hansen’s disease” – are well-known for their struggle against leprosy. The museum exhibits the Bergen Collection of the History of Medicine and a presentation of Norway’s contribution to leprosy research.
Guided tours on request on site, highly recommended
St. Jorgen’s Church is a part of this leprosy museum.
Situated in the center of Bergen, walking distance from the Fish Market.
You may also be interested in St. Jorgen’s Church
| Norwegian name: | Lepramuseet Bergen. |
| Location: | Center of Bergen. |
| Address: | Kong Oscarsgate 59 |
| Telephone: | +47 55 55 20 00. |
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