The museum building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Sverre Fehn.
The climate exhibition is housed in a dedicated wing named the Ulltveit-Moe Climate Centre.
The museum floorplan is designed to mirror the flow and movement of a glacial landscape.
It is an authorized visitor center for the Jostedalsbreen National Park.
The museum holds a permanent exhibition showcasing authentic climate ice cores that reveal thousands of years of atmospheric history.
The Norwegian Glacier Museum, or Norsk Bremuseum, is an interactive center located at the head of the Fjærlandsfjorden designed to explain how glaciers shape the landscape. Designed by architect Sverre Fehn, the building itself is a minimalist structure made of concrete and glass that reflects the surrounding mountain environment. It houses the Ulltveit-Moe Climate Centre, which uses interactive exhibits to explain the relationship between global warming and glacier recession. Visitors can engage with hands-on experiments, such as touching real glacier ice or observing ice core samples. The museum serves as an authorized visitor center for the Jostedalsbreen National Park, the largest glacier on the European mainland. A panoramic film narrated by actor Jeremy Irons provides a visual overview of the Jostedalsbreen region. Displays include information on the historical use of glaciers, including early ice harvesting and the impact of climate change on biodiversity.
The museum's exterior concrete terrace, which frames the jagged mountain peaks and the valley leading toward the glacier.
Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Bøyabreen and Supphellebreen glacier arms for a complete landscape experience.
Watch the panoramic film at the start of your visit to provide context for the exhibits.
Check the local weather forecast, as the museum is often surrounded by clouds when the fjord is foggy.
Attempting to climb or hike on the nearby glacier arms without a certified guide, as these areas have significant rockfall and icefall hazards.
Operates primarily from late spring through early autumn; closed during the winter months.
