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Museums
Iceland has all kinds of museums. Most of them are pretty standard but others are dedicated to more abstract things, such as ghosts and other curious phenomena.
Skogar Museum
This museum was founded in 1949. It is situated 150 km east from Reykjavík nearby ring road number 1. The museum was especially known for the curator Þórður Tómasson who has now retired.
It is di
LÁ ART MUSEUM
LA Art Museum (Listasafn Arnesinga) in Hveragerði hosts four to five abitious exhibitions every year. The museum is open all year round.
The Women's Book Lounge
The Women's Book Lounge, established in April of 2013, is an educational museum dedicated to Icelandic female writers. The lounge's objective is to preserve written works by Icelandic women; to introd
Þuríðarbúð Folk Museum
Þuríðarbúð was erected in 1949 in memory of Þuríður Einarsdóttir and old working procedures.
From 1. May til 30. Sept. open every day: 11.00 -18.00. At other times by arrangement.
Eldheimar
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 erup
The Quake 2008
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 qua
Þórbergssetur
The Þórbergur Centre was established in memory of the famous Icelandic writer Þórbergur Þórðarsson (1888 - 1974), who was born in Hali in Suðursveit.
Sagnagarður Visitor Centre
In Sagnagardur, information-and visitor center, the history of ecological degradation and soil erosion in Iceland is presented in text and pictures. The exhibition presents the battle against the harsh forces of nature and consequences of volcanic eruptions and gives an account of the pioneers in land reclamation.
The Cave People
Can you imagine how it is to live in a cave? Well less than 100 years ago a normal Icelandic family did!
The Caves have been renovated the way they looked when the last Cave People in Iceland lived th
Aquarium and Museum of Natural History - Sæheimar
In addition to live fish and other marine creatures at our Aquarium, the museum includes a large collection of stuffed Icelandic birds and fish, along with a collection of Icelandic minerals.
Geothermal Exhibition at Hellisheiði
The Geothermal Energy Exhibition at Hellisheiði Power Plant is an exploration into the utilization of geothermal energy in Iceland. The Hellisheiði Power Plant, owned by ON Power, is a great exampl
Sagnheimar Folk Museum
Sagnheimar, folk museum, opened a completely new exhibition in May 2011. The aim of the new exhibition is to let visitors of all ages experience the islands history in both traditional and more untraditional ways; with photo spots, multimedia and hands-on approach to make your visit as exciting as the islands history!
Árnessýsla Heritage Museum in Eyrarbakki
At the Folk Museum's varied exhibitions in The House, visitors can experience past times and learn about the remarkable history of the building, which is one of the oldest in Iceland. The Eyrarbakki M
The Bobby Fischer Center
This centre houses memorabilia of the 11th World Chess Champion BOBBY FISCHER and the Selfoss Chess Club. The American Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion when he defeated the Soviet grandm
Sesseljuhús Environmental Center
Sesseljuhús Enviromental Center provides an educational experience focusing on sustainable building and environmental exhibitions. There are education programs and workshops on environmental issues h
Others
Hveragerdi - Stone & Mineral Museum
- Breiðamörk 1b
- 810 Hveragerði
- 847-3460
Keldur - An Old Farmhouse
- Keldur, Rangárvellir
- 851 Hella
Emil Ásgeirsson - Memorial Museum
- Gröf
- 845 Flúðir
- 486-6634, 899-9334
The Wildlife Museum
- Eyrarbraut 49
- 825 Stokkseyri
- 483-1558, 896-6131
Icelandic Wonders
- Hafnargata 9
- 825 Stokkseyri
- 895-0020, 483-1202
Vestmannaeyjar Museum
- Ráðhúsatröð
- 900 Vestmannaeyjar
- 488-2040, 892-9286
Hornafjörður Cultural Center
- Litlabrú 2, Nýheimar
- 780 Höfn í Hornafirði
- 470-8050, 478-1500
Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum
- Túngata 59
- 820 Eyrarbakki
- 483-1504, 861-8678
Stranda Church
- Selvogur
- 815 Þorlákshöfn
- 893-3910
Keldur á Rangárvöllum
- Rangárvellir
- 860 Hvolsvöllur
- 530-2200
Stöng, Viking-era Long house
- Þjórsárdalur
- 801 Selfoss
- 488-7713, 488-7700
The Dairy Farm
- Baugsstaðir
- 825 Stokkseyri
- 483-1082
