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Museums
Museums
Iceland has all kinds of interesting museums.
Most of them are pretty standard but others are dedicated to more abstract things, such as ghosts and other curious phenomena.
The Icelandic Museum of Rock ´n´ Roll
The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll is a brand new museum about the rock and pop history in Iceland. The museum was opened in April 2014 in Keflavik.
The story of rock and pop music in Iceland is co
Southwest Iceland Nature Research Centre
Southwest Iceland Nature Research Centre is a regional institute of natural research and is based in Sandgerði. It was established in the year 2000 and is one of eight regional Nature Centres in Icel
Reykjanes Museum of Heritage - Stekkjarkot
Stekkjarkot is a classic example of the roughly built turf, stone and timber cottage-type houses once common on the Reykjanes peninsula and other coastal areas of Iceland, Stekkjarkot was opened to th
Viking World
Vikingaheimar is the home of the Viking Ship Íslendingur (the Icelander). Built in 1996, Icelander is an exact replica of the famous Gokstad
ship, a remarkable archaeological find of an almost comple
Sudurnes Science and Learning Center
If you are interested in the Icelandic nature and wildlife, sea creatures, research related to the area and art, the Sudurnes Science and Learning Center is a place you must visit!
The center offers
Folk Museum in Garður & Lighthouses
The municipal museum in Garðskagi is located in a natural paradise, which blends the beauty of the landscape with its rich animal and bird life. The museum was first opened in November 1995 in the ol
KVIKAN - House of Culture and Natural Resources
In order to enjoy a couple of visits to the Blue Lagoon it makes a lot of sense to stay overnight in the nearby fishing community of Grindavík, on
the south side of the Reykjanes peninsula, Grindavi
Duus safnahús - Cultural Center
Duushús is a cluster of old buildings by the marina in Keflavik and are among Iceland's most remarkable and historic man-made structures. Busy centers of commerce throughout their existence, their la
Reykjanes Art Museum
The Reykjanes Art Museum offers a superb view of Keflavík's picturesque marina and was opened in the year 2003 after extensive renovations. New art exhibitions open there every six weeks.
In
Reykjanes Museum of Heritage
The Reykjanes Heritage Museum presents temporary exhibitions which address specific aspects in local history of the region and somewhat the whole country. A new exhibition by
Grímur Karlsson Boat Museum
The Reykjanes Maritime Center was opened on May 11, 2002 and is home to a collection of 105 model boats built by retired local skipper Grímur Karlsson. Hand-crafted to a high degree of perf
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