Rasmussen Samlingene

Outside the city centre

Rasmussen Samlingene, formerly known as Reksten Samlingene, is a unique venue for art and culture, beautifully situated in Paradis, Bergen. Originally the art-filled home of shipowner Hilmar Reksten, the site was expanded with several buildings and established as an art gallery and cultural centre in 1979. Since 2022, the venue has been revitalised by Strømberg Gruppen, under the leadership of CEO and Bergen International Festival ambassador Per Gunnar Strømberg Rasmussen.

The collections include a wide range of paintings, sculptures, and prints by both Norwegian and international artists – among them Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Ørnulf Opdahl, and Frans Widerberg – as well as one of Northern Europe's largest collections of Persian carpets.

The venue has hosted the Bergen International Festival’s masterclasses for many years.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access is limited due to internal staircases, but accommodations can be arranged in advance.

• Accessible toilet: No.

• Facilities for reduced hearing: No.

Website

rasmussen-samlingene.no

Address

Statsminister Michelsens veg 34, 5230 Paradis 

Transport

• We encourage our audience to leave the car at home and use public transportation to Troldhaugen.

• The closest light rail stop is Paradis, with a 15-minute walk, or Fantoft with a 17-minute walk. You can also go by bus to Fjøsangerlokket, with a 10-minute walk to the arena. Find relevant time tables at skyss.no.

• By car, take E39 south from the city centre (towards Stavanger). Take the exit to Paradis, and then take the exit to the left onto Statsminister Michelsens veg.

Parking

Parking available in the area.