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Dive into the world of whales
Húsavík Whale Museum
Opening hours
The museum will be closed from November 8th until April 1st. 2023
Exhibitions
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.
Museum shop
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.
Pricing & Location
Admission
ISK
2200
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Adult ticket
Children
Free
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Children (up to 17 years)
must be accompanied by an adult.
Guided tour
ISK
10.000
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Must be booked 5 days in advance.
Available in English and Icelandic.
Maximum 15 people.
Museum staff
Eva Björk Káradóttir
Museum Director
Heiðar Hrafn Halldórsson
Project Manager
Garðar Þröstur Einarsson
Museum Education
“Is there anything more free, independent and unattached than whales going their way across the ocean plain.”
Jóhannes kjarval, 1948
About North-Iceland
Diamond Circle
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.
Whale watching
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.
Everything about Húsavík
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.
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