Museums in Northeast Iceland
The Herring Era Museum (Síldarminjasafnið) in Siglufjörður, the Akureyri Art Museum and the Akureyri Museum, the Húsavík Whale Museum and the Laufás turf farm on Eyjafjörður.
Northeast Iceland Museum Guide
Our guide lists 28 museums in Northeast Iceland across 15 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Akureyri (7), Húsavík (5), and Siglufjörður (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (29%), Natural History (18%), and Science & Technology (18%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,300 at the median, and the middle half charge between ISK 1,900 and ISK 2,500.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 4 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 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 Northeast Iceland
The best-known museums in Northeast Iceland
- Listasafnið á AkureyriArt · Akureyri
Hvalasafnið á HúsavíkNature · Húsavík
KönnunarsögusafniðHistory · Húsavík- The Húsavík Eurovision ExhibitionSpecial · Húsavík
- Minjasafnið á AkureyriRegional · Akureyri
SafnasafniðArt · Svalbarðseyri
Samgönguminjasafnið YstafelliTechnology · Húsavík- Síldarminjasafn ÍslandsTechnology · Siglufjörður
- DavíðshúsPeople · Akureyri
- Flugsafn ÍslandsTechnology · Akureyri
Museums in Northeast Iceland with programs for families
By category
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Northeast Iceland?
Our directory currently lists 28 museums in Northeast Iceland across 15 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Northeast Iceland?
Some of the best known are Listasafnið á Akureyri, Hvalasafnið á Húsavík, Könnunarsögusafnið, The Húsavík Eurovision Exhibition, and Minjasafnið á Akureyri.
Which museums in Northeast Iceland offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Útgerðaminjasafnið á Grenivík.
Which museums in Northeast Iceland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 7 are open, such as Listasafnið á Akureyri, Hvalasafnið á Húsavík, and Minjasafnið á Akureyri.
Which museums in Northeast Iceland are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Safnasafnið and Pálshús. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Northeast Iceland?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,300 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 1,400 to ISK 2,800. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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