# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Guided tour The Leprosy Museum: St. Jørgen`s Hospital through 500 years
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 11:30 am – Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: Embark on an enlightening tour of the historically rich St. Jørgen's Hospital and delve into the profound impact of leprosy on both individuals and society, stretching almost to the present day.

As you explore the meticulously preserved main building from the 18th-century, you'll gain a fascinating glimpse into the daily life at this hospital, which served as a residence for many individuals from the 15th century until its closure in 1946. Along the way, you'll uncover how leprosy spread across Norway and the groundbreaking measures implemented to fight it—such as the creation of additional hospitals, medical research initiatives, a comprehensive register for those affected, and dedicated legislation that shaped the country’s public health response.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about a pivotal chapter in medical history and its lasting influence on society.

Duration: 50 minutes
Language: English
Meeting point at the museum entrance.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bergen/guided-tour-the-leprosy-museum-st-jørgen`s-hospital-through-500-years/200029925030830
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, meetups, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bergen
- **state**: HO
- **country**: Norway
- **location**: Lepramuseet
- **lat**: 60.39163889
- **long**: 5.332435
- **full address**: Lepramuseet, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Guided tour The Leprosy Museum: St. Jørgen`s Hospital through 500 years being held?
  - **A:** Guided tour The Leprosy Museum: St. Jørgen`s Hospital through 500 years takes place on Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 11:30 am to Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Lepramuseet, Bergen, Hordaland, Norway.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Guided tour The Leprosy Museum: St. Jørgen`s Hospital through 500 years?
  - **A:** Guided tour The Leprosy Museum: St. Jørgen`s Hospital through 500 years is organized by Bymuseet i Bergen.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Guided tour The Leprosy Museum: St. Jørgen`s Hospital through 500 years is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bergen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Guided tour The Leprosy Museum: St. Jørgen`s Hospital through 500 years sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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