On June 17, 1998, the museum moved to a 200 m2 space on the upper floor of the "Verbúðanna" by the harbor under the name "Hvalamiðstótin á Húsavík". The number of visitors grew steadily, and at the same time, the need for a larger building that was more suitable for the museum's activities.
Norwegian Minister of Fisheries, Marianne Sivertsen Næss The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries has announced that the minke whale fishing quota for 2026 will be increased by 235 animals from the previous year.
The Whale Museum in Húsavík has hired Arngrímur Arnarson to serve as museum director. Arngrímur, known to most as Agga, was born and raised in
SEA LIFE Trust has announced a new welfare-focused project on the organization's Facebook page, which is intended to prepare the baby seals Little Grey and Little White for