Jarðhitasýningin á Hellisheiði

About the museum

The Geothermal Exhibition (Jarðhitasýningin) is in the Hellisheiði Power Station at Hengill, one of the largest geothermal power stations in the world, about 25 km east of Reykjavík. The power station is owned and operated by Orka náttúrunnar and produces electricity for the national grid and hot water for the capital area.

At the exhibition visitors can learn how geothermal energy is used for power generation and distribution. The exhibition is interactive and based on multimedia. It deals, among other things, with the geology of Iceland, the history of geothermal energy, and innovation projects near the power station, such as Carbfix, where carbon dioxide is turned into stone. Visitors can look into the turbine halls of the power station and examine heat exchangers and turbines in 3D models, but it is not possible to enter the power station itself for safety reasons.

Next to the exhibition is the café Kaffi Orka and a souvenir shop with products from the local area. Groups can get guided tours, and education is offered for school groups.

Highlights

• A view into the turbine halls of an operating geothermal power station
• Carbfix: carbon dioxide turned into stone
• Audio guide for individual visitors
• Ideas corner for younger visitors
• Kaffi Orka and a souvenir shop

Permanent exhibition

• Jarðhitasýningin – Interactive permanent exhibition on the use of geothermal energy, power generation at the Hellisheiði Power Station and carbon storage with Carbfix.

Operated by

Orka náttúrunnar (ON)

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

All parts of the exhibition are accessible for wheelchairs except the balconies on the third floor. There are two lifts and a toilet for people with disabilities. The exhibition guide is available both as text and as an audio guide.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations

The exhibition has an ideas corner where visitors of all ages can explore the geothermal process in an enjoyable way.

Getting there & parking

The exhibition is in the Hellisheiði Power Station, just off the Ring Road, about 25 km east of Reykjavík and 30 km west of Selfoss.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Kaffi Orka sells coffee, tea, cocoa, soft drinks, beer brewed with geothermal heat, pastries and sweets. The souvenir shop sells products from the local area and Icelandic design.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Meetings, receptions and events can be held in the exhibition space; enquiries to syning@on.is.

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