Bergen’s leprosy heritage
The history of Hansen’s disease in Hansen’s city
The places
Learn about the three leprosy hospitals in Bergen
St. Jørgen´s Hospital
The history.
The Nursing Foundation
The history
Lungegaard Hospital
The history of Lungegaard Hospital
The Archives

Find more information about leprosy legacy in our archives available online.
The items

See the items used for discovering and treating leprosy.
The people

Learn about the people behind the disease. Priests, doctors, patients and the staff at the care units in Bergen.
Leprosy in Norway

Learn about the disease and discovery of the leprosy bacteria in Norway.
Virtual museum
Experience virtual museums and exhibitions
St. Jørgen´s Hospital

Experience the Leprosy Museum St. Jørgen´s Hospital in Bergen and have a look around in this 3D visual model.
The Jubilee Exhibition

See the items used for discovering and treating leprosy.
The memorabilia room

Have a 3D tour to look around in the memorabilia room.