Domkirkeodden

About the museum

The history of Domkirkeodden begins with the bishop’s residence at Storhamar. After Swedish soldiers destroyed and abandoned it in 1567, the Storhamarlåven barn was built on top of the remains. Excavations started in 1947, while the barn, stable and threshing floor were still in use. In 1963 it was decided to convert the 18th-century building into a modern museum.

The architect Sverre Fehn designed the conversion so that the remains of both the bishop’s residence and the barn were preserved, and so that excavation can still take place. The project received the Betongtavlen (Concrete Plaque) for 1976. The ruins of Hamar Cathedral (Hamardomen) stand under a protective glass building.

The open-air museum was originally called Oplandenes Folkemuseum. It was founded in 1906, moved to Domkirkeodden in 1912–1914, and today has around 70 buildings. The herb garden was laid out in 1975, inspired by medieval monastery gardens. Domkirkeodden was formerly Hedmarksmuseet and is today part of Anno museum.

Highlights

• The ruins of Hamar Cathedral under Sverre Fehn’s protective building
• The Storhamarlåven, an 18th-century barn built over the remains of the bishop’s residence
• Open-air museum with around 70 buildings
• Herb garden from 1975
• New main exhibition “Jorda – det svarte gullet” (Soil – the black gold)

Permanent exhibitions

• Jorda – det svarte gullet – New main exhibition on soil.
• Friluftsmuseet – Around 70 buildings from Oplandene, moved to Domkirkeodden from 1912.

Founded

1906

Operated by

Anno museum

Admission & discounts

Tickets are bought online. Membership of Anno gives free admission to all Anno museums.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The main museum has a lift, step-free access, an HC toilet on the ground floor and guide lines for visually impaired visitors. Hamardomen and the Urtehagen (herb garden) are partly accessible; for the herb garden, it is recommended to arrange access through a separate gate. The Storhamarlåven has ramps, but may be difficult for some mobility aids.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The Hamar tourist office is at Strandgata 45.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant

Mogens kafé & restaurant: Monday and Tuesday 10:00–16:00, Wednesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00. Group dinners can be booked.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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