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Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Culture in Norway
The Cathedral Point in Hamar offers the audience a special atmosphere in the ruins of the old medieval cathedral.
A little piece of real Norway – the past and the present Anno Museum takes you back in time, when farming and wildlife were at the heart of Norwegian life. Through charming farms, local delicacies and history it offers a peek into the past, while also bringing contemporary exhibitions and issues to the table.
courage discussion and interest in climate issues, and the importance of trees. “With digital means, the tree will incorporate natural characteristics, like photosynthesis and leaves,” Skjæret says enthusiastically.
By Helene Toftner | Photos: Anno Museum
Anno Museum is in fact a collection of museums scattered across Hedmark, the region about two hours north-east of Oslo. Bringing you to the heart of Norway, you can experience local traditions at oldfashioned farms or at the Norwegian Forest Museum, as well as the stunning Cathedral Point in Hamar. “Our museums are off the beaten track, and offer a piece of the real Norway,” communications director at Anno Museum Stine Skjæret says. While the region has remained somewhat of a hidden gem for many tourists, it was the home of world renowned opera singer Kirsten Flagstad and trumpet player Ole Edvard Antonsen, the former having a museum dedicated to her. “We also have a dedicated Women’s Museum, which has attracted international attention for its ex-
hibition of toys, focusing on the gender divide,” Skjæret says. The highlight of the year is however the Nordic Hunting and Fishing Days kicking off between 6-9 August at the Forest Museum in Elverum. The event is the biggest of its kind in Norway, bringing together people from all over the country as well as abroad for a sales exhibition, great food, and not least seminars on hunting techniques. “Hunting and fishing are big hobbies across Norway, and we are now focusing on teaching children about the resources we get from hunting, and how to take part in a safe way,” Skjæret says. Children are the focus also when revealing the world’s biggest aluminium tree, The Fantastic Tree. This autumn the spectacular piece will be revealed, created to en-
Anno Museum has 500 buildings showcasing traditional Norwegian style, scattered across the whole region. This is from Tolga, north of the region.
The Nordic hunting and fishing days offer experiences for the whole family.
For more information, please visit: www.annomuseum.no
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