The Húsavík Whale Museum opened today, after being closed since March 22nd because of a Covid related ban on gatherings. Opening hours in May are from 12-16. The museum is closed on Sundays. There is plenty of hand sanitizer by the counter. The 2 meter distance rule will be obeyed and please note that the maximum capacity of guests is restricted to 50 people at the same time.
According to the museum's project manager Heiðar Hrafn Halldórsson, the employees are relieved to be able to open the museum again, although they realize the visitor numbers will be low the first weeks. There were a few guests in the museum today which was an inspiring feeling compared to the lockdown weeks. The Húsavík Whale Museum should be a must-stop-place for this summer's tourists, being built up by high quality exhibitions. The leading role so to speak is without a doubt the blue whale skeleton. The giant skeleton is one of only two on display in Europe.
