Akureyri Museum
Akureyri Museum
Akureyri Museum is an interesting museum for the entire family. Akureyri the Town by the Bay portrays the way of life in a 19th-century town with interesting objects and photographs.
Is your ready Madam President? sheds a light for the first time on an important factor in the tenure of the first woman president in the world, Vigdis Finnbogadottir. Land Ahoy! – Historical Maps of Iceland 1547-1808 – Schulte Collection.
Exquisite maps made by renowned mapmakers revealing how the image of the island evolved. Beware strange sea creatures are about.
The Christmas exhibition is a combination of nostalgia and playfulness explaining traditional customs connected to the 82 yule lads. Different themes each year. Other short time exhibitions and events are advertised online.
Opening Hours: J
June 1st – September 15th Daily: 10 am until 5 pm September 16th - May 31st Daily: 1 pm until 4 pm
Amenities: Museum shop
Entrance Fee: Adult ISK 1200 Free for children under 18 Day pass ISK 2000 Annual Pass ISK 3000