The 10 Best Museums in North Iceland, North Iceland

July 7, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in North Iceland, Iceland including The Transportation Museum at Ystafell, Samgonguminjasafn Skagafjaroar Storageroi, Folk Music Center, Puffin and Friends, Brunir Horse, Palshus, The Husavik Whale Museum, Glaumbaer Museum, Safnasafnid The Folk and Outsider Art Museum, Sverrir Hermannsson's Sundry Collection.
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1. The Transportation Museum at Ystafell

Ystafell 3, Husavik 641 Iceland +354 464 3133 [email protected] http://www.ystafell.is
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

The Transportation Museum at Ystafell

The Transportation Museum at Ystafell is the oldest car museum in Iceland and has one of the largest collections of cars in the country. It also features many other types of vehicles and plenty of antique treasures to discover.

Reviewed By elvarveigur11

Amazing place for people who love history and love cars, personally i think this is one of the most uniqe museum in iceland, i am going to visit this place everytime i drive by because the experience you get is so unreal. Love this place and love the people that own it.

2. Samgonguminjasafn Skagafjaroar Storageroi

Storagerdi, Hofsos 566 Iceland +354 845 7400 [email protected] http://www.storagerdi.is
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Samgonguminjasafn Skagafjaroar Storageroi

3. Folk Music Center

Nordurgata 1, Siglufjordur 580 Iceland +354 467 2300 [email protected] http://www.folkmusik.is/en
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Folk Music Center

The Folk Music Centre in Siglufjordur is located in Madame House where the Rev. Bjarni Þorsteinsson lived from 1888 to 1898. The centre brings to life the world of Icelandic folk music.

4. Puffin and Friends

Adalgata 26, Saudarkrokur 550 Iceland +354 892 7707 http://www.puffinandfriends.com
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5.0 based on 33 reviews

Puffin and Friends

5. Brunir Horse

Eyjafjardarbraut Eystri, Akureyri 601 Iceland +354 845 8933 [email protected] http://brunirhorse.is
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Brunir Horse

Brunir Horse is a family business run by the horse farmers Einar and Hugrun. Brunir Horse organises shows where the Icelandic horse is introduced in its natural environment and its history and unique qualities are brought to life with the emphasis on the horse’s multiple skills and diversity. The guests can enjoy local cuisine at the cafe and art at the farmers studio and art gallery

6. Palshus

Strandgata 4, Olafsfjordur 625 Iceland +354 466 2255 [email protected] http://palshusmuseum.is
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Palshus

In Pálshús, the new location of the Nature Museum in Ólafsfjördur, a new permanent exhibition called "The Desire to Fly" has been set up. This exhibition covers Icelandic bird flora and examines the human desire to take flight. Pálshús is one of the oldes houses in Ólasfjördur. Exhibition of Magnús Gamalíelsson marine indudstry has also been set up, as he played a large role in the community.

7. The Husavik Whale Museum

Hafnarstett 1, Husavik 640 Iceland +354 414 2800 [email protected] http://www.whalemuseum.is/
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4.5 based on 699 reviews

The Husavik Whale Museum

The Húsavík Whale Museum is a non-profit organization established in 1997. The Húsavík Whale Museum is situated in Húsavík, a small town in north east Iceland, on the shores of Skjálfandi Bay, just below the Arctic Circle at 66° N. The museum’s purpose is to educate the public about whales, with emphasis on the species occurring in the North Atlantic. The exhibition provides informative and attractive displays that have the capacity to raise awareness about cetaceans and their environment. The scientific component includes an introduction to the museum’s research, which has been expanding since 2001 and now includes international collaborations and publications. The museum was acknowledged as an educational facility by the Icelandic Ministry of Education in 2007.

Reviewed By AnupSushmank - Dallas, United States

If you do whale watching tour, which I highly recommend, then you will get 10-20% discount for this museum and some restaurants. This is worth it. They have free filter coffee inside.

8. Glaumbaer Museum

Glaumbaer, Varmahlid 560 Iceland (0354) 453 6173 http://www.glaumbaer.is
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4.5 based on 287 reviews

Glaumbaer Museum

Reviewed By tpalermini - Glendale, United States

The museum was closed when we stopped, but fortunately we could still walk around the grounds and see the building from the outside. It's right off the highway, so it is definitely worth a stop to see.

9. Safnasafnid The Folk and Outsider Art Museum

Svalbarosstrond Svalbarosstrond, Akureyri 601 Iceland +354(0)461 4066 [email protected] http://www.safnasafnid.is/
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Safnasafnid The Folk and Outsider Art Museum

10. Sverrir Hermannsson's Sundry Collection

Solgardur, Akureyri 601 Iceland +354 463 1261
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Sverrir Hermannsson's Sundry Collection

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