Hamarhus

The palace was constructed in stages, the oldest parts of stonework was erected around 1250 or a little later, and consists of three vault cellars white wooden roofing, and a large castle tower with ground floor approx, 10 x 18 m, with basement.

Both Hamarhus and Hamar Cathedral were destroyed in 1567 by the Swedish armies during the Northern Seven Years' War.

The barn was built in the 18th and 19th century, using the ruins of the medieval bishop's palace as parts of the walls.

Storhamarlåven was designed by architect Sverre Fehn (1924–2009) in concrete, wood and glass to contrast with the stone of the medieval ruins.

Sverre Fehn included modern installations while preserving historical remain as well as providing the further archeological excavations.