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Reykjavík Art Museum - Ásmundarsafn
Reykjavik
Reykjavík Art Museum ( Harbour House , Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir and Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum ) is located in three unique buildings across the city and holds some of the most distinguished works in Iceland´s artistic landscape.
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Saga Museum
Reykjavik
From the time of the earliest settlers, history is brought to life in a unique and exciting way. The Saga Museum intimately recreates key moments in Icelandic history, moments that have determined the fate of our people and which gives a co
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Ósvör Maritime Museum
The Westfjords
Ósvör maritime Museum is a replica of an old Icelandic fishing station from the19th century that stands on the east side of Bolungarvík down by the sea. On display are the rowing boat Ölver, a crew hut with tools and equipment, a salt house
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Steinasafn Petru
East Iceland
Ljósbjörg Petra María Sveinsdóttir was interested in stones all her life and started to collect them in earnest in 1946. Most of her stones were found in Stöðvarfjörður and other places in East Iceland because Petra didn´t go much looking f
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The Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft Museum
The Westfjords
The Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft was opened in the summer of 2000 and attracts around 11 thousand guests every year. The exhibition tells the story of the witchcraze in Iceland in the 17th century and how witchcraft is presented in our
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The Giganta in the cave
Reykjanes
The Giganta in the mountain moved to the Town of Reykjanes during the family and cultural festival Night of Lights in 2008 and is now located in Black Cave at the marina in Gróf. There the Giganta has been settling in her nice cave with its
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The Icelandic Seal Center
North Iceland
The Icelandic Seal Center in Hvammstangi is a research and exhibition center investigating and detailing the lives of seals found in and around Iceland and also the Tourist Information Center for Húnaþing-vestra , Iceland's number one seal
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Local Museum Hvoll
North Iceland
Due to construction, the museum will not be open to the public in the summer of 2023. You can contact Björk Hólm Þorsteinsdóttir, the director of the museum, via the email address: bjork@dalvikurbyggd.is. The museum’s collection comprises t
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Snartarstaðir - District Folk Museum
North Iceland
Located at Snartarstaðir farm, two kilometers from the village of Kópasker, this museum presents a unique collection of local objects showing dayli life in the 19th and 20th centuries. There is a wide array of embroidery, woven goods, knitt
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Maritime Museum
East Iceland
The museum mostly exhibits objects and utensils relating to fishing and seafaring in general. It also displays various reminders of local trade, industry, and medicine from times past. The collection is in a commercial building, “Gamla búð”
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The Ghost Centre
South Iceland
The Ghost Centre is located in the same building as the Icelandic Wonders museum. It features all of Iceland’s most famous ghosts. Ghost appearances are frequently mentioned in the sagas, dating back to the beginning of Icelandic history. G
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The Settlement Exhibition
Reykjavik
In 2001 archaeological remains were excavated in Aðalstræti, which turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in Reykjavík. A wall fragment was found dating before 871 AD. During the excavation a hall or a longhouse was found as
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Eldheimar
South Iceland
The exhibition focuses on the 1973 volcanic eruption in Vestmannaeyjar, without a doubt one of Iceland´s biggest natural disaster. Visitors get a glimpse into peoples lives on Heimaey before the eruption that would change their lives foreve
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Westfjords Heritage Museum
The Westfjords
In most travel books referred to as the Maritime Museum. Fisheries have always been the most important economic activity in the Westfjords, and the museum gives a unique insight into the rich maritime history and culture of the area. Open:
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Hælið - The Great White Plague center
North Iceland
HÆLIÐ the great White Plague center. A visual exhibition about loss, sorrow and despair but also about hope, serenity and lust for life. Opening hours: June-August: Daily 13:00-18:00 May and September: Saturdays and Sundays 14:00-17:00 Also
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Library of Water
West Iceland
Vatnasafn / Library of water is a long-term project conceived by Roni Horn for a former library in the coastal town of Stykkishólmur in Iceland. The building stands on a promontory overlooking the ocean and the town, and houses an exhibitio
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Deiglan
North Iceland
Deiglan is a multi-purpose exhibition space, ideal for art and music run by The Gil Society. The facilities used to belong to the old dairy factories as well as most of the buildings in the Art Street. We also run an artist residency, a stu
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The Icelandic Horse History Centre
North Iceland
The Icelandic Horse History Centre was founded it 2001 at Hólar in Hjaltadalur is located in the old stable at Hólar, built in 1931. The old stable was remodeled in 2010 and The Exhibition of the Icelandic Horse opened. Exhibitions The perm
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LÁ ART MUSEUM
South Iceland
LÁ Art Museum (Listasafn Árnesinga) welcomes you. It runs ambitious and various shows of contemporary as well as modern art in its four spacious exhibitions rooms. The exhibitions reflect our cultural heritage and our contemporary change. T
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Reykjavík Art Museum - Kjarvalsstaðir
Reykjavik
Reykjavík Art Museum ( Harbour House , Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir and Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum ) is located in three unique buildings across the city and holds some of the most distinguished works in Iceland´s artistic landscape.
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Natural History Museum of Kópavogur
Reykjavik
The Natural History Museum of Kopavogur hosts one of the largest exhibitions of preserved animals in Iceland, alongside a diverse rock collection. The exhibition “Home” provides an immersive insight into Iceland's wildlife within its natura
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Svavarssafn - Svavar Guðnason Art Museum
South Iceland
Svavarssafn (The museum of Svavar Guðnason) is a vibrant, contemporary artmuseum at Höfn in Hornafjordur. The museum hosts various Icelandic exhibitions over the year, emphasizing artists with a connection to the area. Hornafjordur is a lar
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Skyrland
South Iceland
Skyrland immerses your senses in the world of skyr, Iceland’s unique superfood. A journey of sights, scents and tastes, you’ll discover a 1000-year story of how a Viking dairy product became a global health food. Skyr, the creamy Icelandic
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Hafnarborg – the Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art
Reykjavik
In the heart of Hafnarfjörður, there stands Hafnarborg – The Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art, which houses a variety of cultural events, art exhibitions, concerts, workshops and lectures. The museum has two exhibition galleries
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Womens Collage Exhibition
North Iceland
The woman’s college heritage centre was founded by the friends of the woman’s college with support from the local culture fund. The aim of the heritage center is to preserve the history and artifacts from the college that was run for almost
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Skriðuklaustur, Centre of culture & history
East Iceland
Skriðuklaustur is the former home of the famous author Gunnar Gunnarsson (1889-1975). Since 2000 it has been open as a centre of culture & history with various activities and exhibitions. It houses a museum about the author with personal gu
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Skaftárstofa Visitor Centre, Kirkjubæjarklaustur
South Iceland
Skaftárstofa is the Vatnajökull National Park visitors center, located near Kirkjubæjarklaustur at Sönghóll by road number 1. It also serves as an information center for the municipality of Skaftárhreppur, and visitors have the option to se
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SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary
South Iceland
Visit the world’s first beluga whale sanctuary and learn more about its first residents; Little White and Little Grey. Explore the Visitor Centre, home to Iceland’s only puffin rescue centre and local species aquarium. In summer months, boo
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Skalholt Cathedral
South Iceland
Skálholt is one of Iceland's most historical places and the capital of Iceland for over 700 years. It was the scene of the most dramatic events which shaped the political, spiritual, and cultural life in Iceland. Skálholt Cathedral was buil
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Lava Show
South Iceland
Lava Show is the first and only live lava show in the world. The show is located at Víkurbraut 5 in the beautiful village of Vík on the South Coast, in the heart of Katla UNESCO Global Geopark, surrounded by volcanoes, glaciers, beautiful n
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Cultural Center - Langabúð
East Iceland
Langabúð cafe is located in the oldest building in Djupivogur, dating back to 1790. The cafe offers a wide variety of homemade goods such as soups, bread with salmon and smoked lamb, cappuccino, espresso, latte, and delicious cakes. The men
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Snjafjallasetur Heritage Centre
The Westfjords
The aim of the centre is to collect, categorize and preserve legends, rhymes, pictures and any remains connected to the settlement in the Snæfjallahreppur and Grunnavíkurhreppur parishes by making exhibitions, publishing, making a website a
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Akranes Folk Museum
West Iceland
At the Akranes Folk Museum, you can learn about the history of Akranes and its surroundings. The museum was founded and opened in the year 1959 and can be found at Garðaholt 3. Opening hours: Summer: May 15th - September 14th: every day fro
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Eyvindarstofa Blönduós
North Iceland
The king of mountaineering in Iceland is without a doubt the outlaw Fjalla-Eyvindur, who survived 40 years on the run in the Icelandic highlands with his wife Halla. Fjalla-Eyvindur’s navigational skills, resourcefulness and survival skills
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The Old Blacksmith Shop Bíldudalur
The Westfjords
The old blacksmith shop in Bíldudalur dates back to 1895 to when Pétur Thorsteinsson, one of the most sucessfull entrepreneur for business in Iceland, built his empire here in Bíldudalur. The shop was used for over a 100 years and today gue
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Dokk
South Iceland
Are you or your group looking for a unique experience that combines creativity, education, fun, shopping and/or making your own unique Icelandic souvenirs? Dokk: open workshops, events, courses and shop with handmade local products. Icela
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Safnahúsið - Museum
North Iceland
In the Heritage House in Sauðárkrókur are the District Library of Skagafjörður, the District Archives of Skagafjörður, and the Art Museum of Skagafjörður. Various types of exhibitions are held there.
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Eiríksstadir - Living Museum
West Iceland
Come and join us in the 10th century. Let's sit by the fire and meet storytellers, telling renowned tales of the 10th century Iceland. You can try real Viking tools and get to know the craftsmanship, architecture, and Viking clothing, all m
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Bustarfell Museum
East Iceland
In Hofsárdalur in Vopnafjörður you will find the old family farm Bustarfell, a quaint, centuries old Icelandic turf house with red gables and a grass-grown roof which is now a museum. Bustarfell is one of the oldest and best preserved turf
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Michelle Bird Artist - Courage Creativity
West Iceland
Art gallery and creative team building workshops for companies, clubs & families. Engage in a powerful artistic journey conductive to profound self expression that promotes and hones collaborative and team building skills. Our emphasis is o
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Laufás heritage site and museum
North Iceland
Laufás is a renowned church site and chieftain‘s residence from the settlement (874-930). Laufás church was built in 1865, among its special items is a pulpit from 1698. The current farmhouse is a good example of a wealthy vicarage from 185
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Jón Sigurðsson Memorial Museum
The Westfjords
Hrafnseyri in Arnarfjord in the Westfjords of Iceland, is a distinguished place in the history of Iceland. It is the birthplace of Jón Sigurðsson (1811-1879), the principal champion of Iceland’s struggle for independence from Danish rule in
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The Herring Era Museum
North Iceland
The Herring Era Museum is Iceland’s largest maritime and industrial museum, where visitors have the opportunity to get to know the herring fishery and processing industry that underpinned Iceland’s economy for much of the twentieth century.
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Hespa
South Iceland
Hespuhúsið is an open plant dyeing studio where guests are welcome to visit the studio, look into the dye-pots and get information about the old coloring tradition. In the seating area, there is a mini-museum with old things related to hand
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Vestmannaeyjar Museum
South Iceland
In the Vestmannaeyjar Culture House or Safnahús Vestmannaeyja, you can find a large and varied collection of museums and departments. The museum is located at Ráðhúströð and houses a library, regional archive, art museum, photography museum
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Geothermal Park
South Iceland
Hveragerði is undoubtedly one of the few populated sites in the world located on active geothermal area. At the Geothermal Park, visitors are invited to take a guided walk around the hot springs and learn about the geological history surrou
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Norwegian House - Regional Muesum
West Iceland
Norwegian house: The regional museum of Snæfellsnes The Norwegian house, built in 1832, was the first wood-frame residence with two full-sized storeys in Iceland. The wood was imported from Norway hence the name. It was the home of Árni Ó.
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Icelandic Horse Farm Lýtingsstaðir
North Iceland
Horseback riding Our peaceful farm Lýtingsstaðir is situated in the North of Iceland in Skagafjörður, only 20 km away from road#1. We offer horseback riding tours (beginner and experienced level) on beautiful trails, in small groups, and aw
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