Natural History Museums in Iceland
Natural history and marine museums with collections on animals, plants, minerals and the history of the Earth.
South Iceland (7)
Northeast Iceland (6)
East Iceland (5)
Greater Reykjavík (4)
West Iceland (4)
Westfjords (2)
Northwest Iceland (1)
Suðurnes (1)
Natural History Museums in Iceland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 30 natural history museums in Iceland, spread across 8 regions and 26 towns and cities. Most of them are in South Iceland (7), Northeast Iceland (6), and East Iceland (5).
At the city level, Reykjavík (3), Hellissandur (2), and Húsavík (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.
5 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,400 at the median, and the middle half charge between ISK 1,950 and ISK 3,900.
11 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 14 offer dedicated programs for families, and 10 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 natural history museums in Iceland
The best-known natural history museums in Iceland
Hvalasafnið á HúsavíkNature · Húsavík
Steinasafn PetruNature · Stöðvarfjörður- Whales of IcelandNature · Reykjavík
- Æðarsetur ÍslandsNature · Stykkishólmur
- Aurora ReykjavíkNature · Reykjavík
- Báta- og hlunnindasýninginRegional · Reykhólar
- BreiðdalsseturNature · Breiðdalsvík
- EldheimarHistory · Vestmannaeyjar
- Fræðasetur um forystuféNature · Svalbarð
- Fuglasafn SigurgeirsNature · Mývatn
Natural history museums in Iceland with free admission
Natural history museums in Iceland with programs for families
- Hvalasafnið á HúsavíkNature · Húsavík
- Steinasafn PetruNature · Stöðvarfjörður
- Whales of IcelandNature · Reykjavík
- Aurora ReykjavíkNature · Reykjavík
- Fuglasafn SigurgeirsNature · Mývatn
- Gestastofa Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarðs á MalarrifiNature · Hellissandur
- Jarðhitasýningin á HellisheiðiTechnology · Ölfus
- LAVA CentreNature · Hvolsvöllur
- Náttúrusafn KópavogsNature · Kópavogur
- PálshúsNature · Ólafsfjörður
Wheelchair-accessible natural history museums in Iceland
- Steinasafn PetruNature · Stöðvarfjörður
- Whales of IcelandNature · Reykjavík
- Æðarsetur ÍslandsNature · Stykkishólmur
- Aurora ReykjavíkNature · Reykjavík
- Jarðhitasýningin á HellisheiðiTechnology · Ölfus
- LAVA CentreNature · Hvolsvöllur
- Náttúrusafn KópavogsNature · Kópavogur
- PálshúsNature · Ólafsfjörður
- PerlanNature · Reykjavík
- SnæfellsstofaNature · Egilsstaðir
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many natural history museums are there in Iceland?
Our directory currently lists 30 natural history museums in Iceland across 26 towns and cities.
What are the best-known natural history museums in Iceland?
Some of the best known are Hvalasafnið á Húsavík, Steinasafn Petru, Whales of Iceland, Æðarsetur Íslands, and Aurora Reykjavík.
Which natural history museums in Iceland offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Breiðdalssetur, Náttúrusafn Kópavogs, Safnahús Borgarfjarðar, and Snæfellsstofa.
Which natural history museums in Iceland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 18 are open, such as Hvalasafnið á Húsavík, Whales of Iceland, and Aurora Reykjavík.
Which natural history museums in Iceland are wheelchair accessible?
11 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Steinasafn Petru, Whales of Iceland, and Æðarsetur Íslands. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Iceland?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,400 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 600 to ISK 7,090. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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