Anno Museum


Anno Museum in Hamar, Norway is a regional museum for the municipalities of Stange, Hamar, Løten, and Ringsaker in central eastern Norway. It includes the medieval Cathedral Ruins in Hamar mentioned in Sigrid Undset's literary magnum opus Kristin Lavransdatter. The museum also consists of the cathedral gardens, folk museum and active herb garden featuring plants used during the Middle Ages. Additionally the museum houses one of the largest photography collections in Norway, covering the entire region of Hedemarken since photography was first introduced.
Storhamarlåven, which dated from the 17th century, contains a modern and distinctive museum. It was remodeled and designed by architect Sverre Fehn and opened in 1974. The cathedral ruins are secured under a glass shelter designed by Lund & Slaatto Architects and completed in 1998.

Museum attractions

There are several noteworthy aspects to the museum: