Pálshús - Natural History Museum in Ólafsfjörður
Pálshús, Strandgötu 4, 625 ÓlafsfjörðurNorth Iceland
Pálshús, one of the oldest houses in Ólafsfjörður, is today a museum and a cultural centre, located at Strandgata 4 in Ólafsfjörður. The oldest part of the house was built in 1892. The house is named after Páli Bergssyni, one of the main instigators of the fishing enterprises in Ólafsfjörður and who, together with his wife Svanhildi Jörundsdóttur, finished building the house in the form we know today.
Pálshús hosts the Natural Museum of Ólafsfjörður and a wonderful exhibition called "The Desire to Fly". This exhibition covers Icelandic bird flora and examines the human desire to fly. A great exhibition for children as it has a high educational value while being entertaining and fun.
In addition, Pálshús hosts private collections and diverse music and/or art exhibitions. Opening hours: May 15 - September 15: daily 1 3.00-17.00
Open for groups outside business hours. Admission 2022: Adults: ISK 1.500 Children 12 - 18 years: ISK 1000 Senior citizens: ISK 1000 Disabled: ISK 1000 Free for children under 12 years.
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