April - October
9am - 6pm
November - March
10am - 4pm
The museum has 8 exhibitions rooms and is one of few museums in the world solely dedicated to whales. Guests will find 11 whale skeletons on display, including one of a 25 m. long blue whale.
A charming gift shop is located in the entrance hall. Various whale-related items can be found as well as books, t-shirts, posters and hand made souvenirs.
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The Diamond Circle can be described as a magnificent circuit of 250km in the Northeast of Iceland, which includes some of the most stunning sights and spots for unearthly landscapes.
The beautiful town of Húsavík is globally renowned as one of the best locations in the world to watch whales in their natural habitat. The most common whales in Skjálfandi Bay are humpback, minke, white-beaked dolphin, harbour porpoise and blue whale.
Are you looking for information about accommodation, restaurants, points of interest or hiking trails? You´ll find everything you need to know on Visit Húsavík.