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Perlan - Wonders of Iceland
Reykjavik
Perlan is the number one attraction in Reykjavík and the biggest nature museum in Iceland. In our world-class exploratorium, you learn all about Icelandic nature. Wonders of nature come alive all around visitors through interactive displays
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The Icelandic Music History Museum
Reykjavik
The goal of the museum is to collect, document and distribute information on Icelandic music, old and new. Additionally two or three special exhibits will be produced annually.
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Reykjanes Art Museum
Reykjanes
Reykjanes Art Museum presents several new art exhibitions every year. The museum is located in Duus Museum, the Art and Cultural Center of Reykjanesbær along with Reykjanes Maritime Center and Reykjanes Heritage Museum. Reykjanes Art Museum
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Wartime Museum
East Iceland
At the Icelandic Wartime Museum, you can travel back to the days of the Second World War and the military occupation of Reyðarfjörður . The museum gives a vivid insight into life during the war in a country which has never had an army or be
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The Quake 2008
South Iceland
Quake 2008 Earthquakes in the south of Iceland in may 2008. A powerful earthquake (6, 3 Richter scale) struck the Southern part of Iceland at 15:45 on the 29th of May in 2008. The epicenter of the quake was about two kilometers southeast of
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Gerðarsafn – Kópavogur Art Museum
Reykjavik
Gerðarsafn is a progressive museum with an emphasis on modern and contemporary art, located in the heart of Kópavogur. Gerðarsafn offers temporary exhibitions with works by Icelandic and international contemporary artists as well as display
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Reykjavík Maritime Museum
Reykjavik
In an authentic atmosphere, the Museum opens the exiting world of Icelandic fisheries and costal culture Iceland´s past, present and future are intimately tied to seafaring. This activity defines the nation’s character, making it difficult
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Art Gallery Fold
Reykjavik
Gallerí Fold is Iceland's leading auction house and foremost fine arts dealership. Established in 1990, Gallerí Fold has been in the hands of its current proprietor since 1992. In 1994, we acquired our own premises at Raudarárstígur 14, whe
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Skaftfell Center for Visual Art
East Iceland
Skaftfell Center for Visual Art was founded in the year 1998 by a group of art enthusiasts, the Skaftfell Group. The Skaftfell Group was formed by friends of the artist Dieter Roth (1930-1998) who had regularly spent time in Seyðisfjörður d
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Memorial Museum Kört
The Westfjords
Kört is a small museum in Trékyllisvík in Strandir. There you can find an impressive display of old artifacts from the area, as well as local arts and crafts for sale. The house is situated in the beautiful creek Trékyllisvík where it is su
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East Iceland Heritage Museum
East Iceland
East Iceland Heritage Museum (Minjasafn Austurlands) The East Iceland Heritage Museum preserves and presents the cultural history, traditions, and community life of the region. The museum features two permanent exhibitions: Reindeer in East
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Nonnahús - Jón Sveinsson memorial museum
North Iceland
Nonni´s house was the childhood home of the writer and Jesuit priest Jón Sveinsson, "Nonni", who wrote books for children. Nonni´s house is among Akureyri´s oldest houses, built in 1850. Today it is a memorial museum were many items connect
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Þórbergssetur
South Iceland
The Þórbergur Centre was established in memory of the famous Icelandic writer Þórbergur Þórðarsson (1888 – 1974), who was born in Hali in Suðursveit. The centre includes a heritage museum and unique exhibitions of the district Sudursveit an
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Einar Jónsson Museum
Reykjavik
Einar Jónsson (1874-1954) was Iceland´s first sculptor. When The Einar Jónsson Museum opened in 1923 it became the first public art museum in Iceland. The museum´s foundation can be traced back to 1909, when Einar gave his sculptures to the
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Powering the Future
South Iceland
Landsvirkjun's energy exhibition is located in Ljósafoss Power Station, about a 50-minute drive from Reykjavík. The exhibition is interactive, with an emphasis on play and experience. It offers guests a glimpse into the world of electricity
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The Textile Museum
North Iceland
The Textile Museum in Blönduós is the only specifically focused textile museum in Iceland. The museum is located in beautiful bulding with good visitor access. It hosts several unique and independent exhibitions of embroideries, Icelandic n
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War and Peace Museum
West Iceland
The unique and remarkable history of the occupation period in Iceland 1940-45 unfolds at the War and Peace Museum. Our exhibition tells the story of how a peaceful countryside was transformed, in the context of world events and its importan
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Sólheimar History Museum
South Iceland
Sólheima history museum was offically opened in the fall of 2022 in the oldest house of Sólheimar. It‘s been renovated to its original look and there you can read loads of information about the history of Sólheimar and its founder Sesselja
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Grenjaðarstaður - The Old Turfhouse
North Iceland
The historic settlement of Grenjaðarstaður in Aðaldalur is one of Iceland’s largest turf houses, situated 30 km south of Husavik. In its heyday Grenjaðarstaður was a prosperous vicarage and the oldest part of the existing turf house was bui
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Sauðaneshús - District Folk Museum
North Iceland
The oldest stone house in Þingeyjar Counties, Sauðaneshús, is located 7 km´s north of the town of Þórshöfn. Today, it serves as the home of the region’s folk museum, which tells the story of life in Langanes Peninsula and how its residents
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Ásgrímur Jónsson Museum - The Artist‘s Home
Reykjavik
Artist‘s home Ásgrímur Jónsson (1876-1958) is one of the pioneers of Icelandic art. At his death he bequeathed to the Icelandic nation his works and belongings. The museum is situated in Ásgrímur‘s former home and studio and displays small
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Technical Museum of East Iceland
East Iceland
Join us in the Old Mechanical Shop for a journey through history and innovation at our exhibition „Búðareyri – stories of transformation“. The exhibition tells us the history of Búðareyri, the part of Seyðisfjörður that was hit by a major l
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Húsavík Whale Museum
North Iceland
The Húsavík Whale Museum was founded in 1997. It's foremost aim is to provide detailed and interesting information about whales and their habitat. In the 1.600m2 house you can find on display whale skeletons of several species and fascinati
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The Industrial Museum
North Iceland
The Industrial Museum is a small, homely, relaxing and interesting place where you can see machines, devices and products from the blooming industry in Akureyri, from the early 20th century until today. We also have displays from various pr
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Reykjanes Museum of Heritage
Reykjanes
Reykjanesbær Heritage Museum - Where the past is reflected in the present Reykjanesbær Heritage Museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore the local history and find out what makes this area unique. The exhibitions look at influentia
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Whales of Iceland
Reykjavik
Whales of Iceland is Europe's largest whale museum, located in Reykjavík’s charming harbour district. The museum features life-sized models of all 23 whale species ever spotted around Iceland, as well as interactive exhibits, audio guides,
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The Arctic Fox Center
The Westfjords
The Arctic Fox Centre is a non-profit research and exhibition center, focusing on the arctic fox ( Vulpes lagopus ) - the only native terrestrial mammal in Iceland. The Arctic Fox Centre was established on September 15th 2007 in Sudavik Wes
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The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum
The Westfjords
Tales of sea monsters have played a colourful role in Icelandic folk culture for centuries, and several written accounts of them can be found all around the country. Today, these elusive creatures have been given a worthy home at the Icelan
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Birds Museum Sigurgeir
North Iceland
Sigurgeir´s Bird Museum was opened on the 17th of August 2008. The goal of the Museum is to educate the visitors about birds, the biota in Lake Mývatn, and how people in the area used the lake for transport and to survive. In the Museum you
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Westfjords Heritage Museum - The Blacksmith’s Workshop
The Westfjords
The Blackmsith’s Workshop was founded in 1913 and was the first of its kind in Iceland. It is still operating in its original shape, now as a living museum. An amazing atmosphere for all ages.
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The National Museum of Iceland
Reykjavik
The museum offers a variety of fascinating exhibitions and one permanent display illustrating lavishly the story of Iceland’s past, from the medieval days of Viking settlements to current contemporary culture. The main exhibition has over 2
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French sailors in Iceland
East Iceland
The avant-garde exhibition in The French Museum in Fáskrúðsfjörður is the newest of Fjarðabyggð' s museums and collections . This museum is located in two stately buildings, the Doctor's House and the French Hospital as they are called, bui
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Verksmiðjan á Hjalteyri
North Iceland
Center for CONTEMPORARY ART - 20 min. from AKUREYRI, North Iceland 1500 m 2 exhibition space in an old historical HERRING FACTORY OPEN daily from 14:00 to 17:00 EXCEPT Mondays. Admission: FREE
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Kakalaskáli
North Iceland
Only 5 minutes drive from the ring road. History and Art Exhibition about the turmoils of 13th century Iceland: The exhibition gives insight into the tumultuous 13th century Iceland, focusing on the story of the Sturlungar clan chieftain Th
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1238: The Battle of Iceland
North Iceland
The exhibition, 1238 : The Battle of Iceland, revolves around the most famous part of the Icelandic Sagas - Sturlung Era (1220 - 1264); the bloodiest and most violent era in Icelandic history. Sturlunga is recreated with interactive technol
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Reykjanesviti visitor center
Reykjanes
Located on the southwestern tip of Reykjanes, next to Iceland’s oldest lighthouse, the visitor center at Reykjanesviti lighthouse showcases the region’s fascinating maritime and geological history. It features a coffee shop overlooking the
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Turf House Museum
South Iceland
The Icelandic Turf House: the Jewel of Arctic Architecture. The house that kept Icelanders alive and nurtured their culture through the centuries. How they were built, how they were lived in, their origin and cultural context, contemporary
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Skagafjörður Transportation Museum
North Iceland
The Vintage Auto Museum at Stóragerði in Skagafjörður formally opened in 2004. The museum has on exhibition around 100 vehicles; cars, buses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, agricultural machinery, and a lot of small knickknacks tied to the Icela
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The House of Shark-Jörundur
North Iceland
Jörundur Jónsson, called Shark-Jörundur, built the house in 1885-86, using timber from Norwegian ships which ran ashore at Hrísey in 1884. In 1917 the house was moved down the hill, to its current site, but a statue of Shark-Jörundur commem
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The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum
North Iceland
The museum collects and celebrates work by artists who have been seen as outside the cultural mainstream, often described as naïve artists who have a real and direct connection to an original creative spirit. The collection consists of artw
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Akureyri Museum
North Iceland
In the oldest part of Akureyri (known as the Inner town), stands the Akureyri Museum . Here we find many interesting and well set up exhibitions, which we have no hesitation in recommending for adults and children alike. Those with a thirst
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Tryggvi Ólafsson Art Museum
East Iceland
Tryggvi Ólafsson was born in 1940 in Norðfjörður. He studied at the Icelandic School of Fine Arts and Crafts 1960-61 and at the Royal Academy of Arts in Copenhagen 1961-66. Tryggvi Ólafsson is one of Iceland's best-known contemporary artist
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LAVA centre
South Iceland
LAVA "Iceland Volcano & Earthquake Center" reveals the epic forces of nature that shaped our planet and created Iceland only 20 million years ago. LAVA is dedicated to the unique volcanoes and geology of Iceland. The center features an inte
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The Icelandic Phallological Museum
Reykjavik
The Icelandic Phallological Museum, the worldʹs only penis museum, is located in the heart of Reykjavik, right by the old harbor. The family-friendly museum sports the largest penis collection on Earth, which even includes a cast of Jimi He
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Æðarsetur Íslands
West Iceland
The Icelandic Eider Center is a modern museum and knowledge center which invites visitors to learn about the eider duck and the fascinating methods of eiderdown farming in the past and present. Located in the town of Stykkishólmur on Breiða
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Sheep Farming Museum
The Westfjords
The Sheep Farming Museum is an interesting and entertaining exhibition about the Icelandic sheep and sheep farming. The exhibition focuses on providing diverse entertainment for all ages. The children can enjoy themselves in their own room,
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Husavik Museum - Safnahúsið
North Iceland
The Husavik Museum celebrates the vibrant and progressive history of the Þingeyjar Counties and is run by the District Cultural Center. The permanent exhibition “Daily Life and Nature” examines a century in the history of people whose relat
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Samúel Jónsson´s Art Museum
The Westfjords
Samúel Jónsson (1884-1969) has been called "the simple-hearted artist". When he received old-age pension, he built an art museum and a church, made models of distant landmark buildings, and painted works of art in Selárdalur, without having
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