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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.
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 birdlife.
The museum was first opened in November 1995 in the old
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
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
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
Röstin Restaurant
Röstin restaurant is located on the upper floor of the Heritage Museum in Garðskagi. We offer great food at reasonable prices all year round. The view is spectacular from the balcony where you can w
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 Museum - Cultural Center
Duus Museum is the Art and Cultural Center of Reykjanesbær where you can experience diverse exhibitions and cultural activities all year round.
The museum houses exhibition halls for the Art Museum o
Gardskagi - campsite
The campsite at Garðskagi is perfect for visitors seeking freedom and open views of the ocean. It is located at Garðskagi Point and is open all year long.
Garðskagi Point, the northernmost part of
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
Reykjanes Maritime Center
The Reykjanes Maritime Center was opened on May 11, 2002 and is home to a collection of over 100 model boats built by retired local skipper Grímur Karlsson.
Hand-crafted to a high degree of perfectio
The Icelandic Museum of Rock ´n´ Roll
The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll (Rokksafn Íslands) is a new museum about the history of popular music in Iceland. The museum was opened in 2014 and is located in Keflavik in Reykjanesbær, only
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
Reykjanes Art Museum
Reykjanes Art Museum presents several new art exhibitions every year. The museum is located in Duus Museum, the Art and Cultural Center of Reykjanesbær along with Reykjanes Maritime Center and Reykja
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