Museums in East Iceland
The East Iceland Heritage Museum (Minjasafn Austurlands) in Egilsstaðir, the Skriðuklaustur cultural centre in Fljótsdalur, Petra’s Stone Collection in Stöðvarfjörður and the Icelandic Wartime Museum in Reyðarfjörður.
East Iceland Museum Guide
Our guide lists 15 museums in East Iceland across 10 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Egilsstaðir (5), Djúpivogur (2), and Breiðdalsvík (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (40%), Natural History (27%), and History & Cultural History (13%) – 5 of our 12 categories are represented.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,330 at the median, and the middle half charge between ISK 1,800 and ISK 2,330.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 6 offer dedicated programs for families, and 7 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 museums in East Iceland
The best-known museums in East Iceland
Steinasafn PetruNature · Stöðvarfjörður- Tækniminjasafn AusturlandsTechnology · Seyðisfjörður
- BreiðdalsseturNature · Breiðdalsvík
- Frakkar á ÍslandsmiðumHistory · Fáskrúðsfjörður
- Íslenska stríðsárasafniðHistory · Reyðarfjörður
- LangabúðRegional · Djúpivogur
- Minjasafn AusturlandsRegional · Egilsstaðir
- Minjasafnið á BustarfelliRegional · Vopnafjörður
- Óbyggðasetur ÍslandsRegional · Egilsstaðir
- SænautaselRegional · Egilsstaðir
Museums in East Iceland with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in East Iceland
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in East Iceland?
Our directory currently lists 15 museums in East Iceland across 10 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in East Iceland?
Some of the best known are Steinasafn Petru, Tækniminjasafn Austurlands, Breiðdalssetur, Frakkar á Íslandsmiðum, and Íslenska stríðsárasafnið.
Which museums in East Iceland offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Breiðdalssetur and Snæfellsstofa.
Which museums in East Iceland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Snæfellsstofa.
Which museums in East Iceland are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Steinasafn Petru, Minjasafn Austurlands, and Skriðuklaustur. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in East Iceland?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,330 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 500 to ISK 2,800. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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