Museums in West Iceland
The Settlement Centre (Landnámssetur) in Borgarnes, Snorrastofa on Snorri Sturluson in Reykholt, the folk museum in Akranes, Norska húsið in Stykkishólmur and the reconstructed farmhouse of Eiríksstaðir in Haukadalur.
West Iceland Museum Guide
Our guide lists 16 museums in West Iceland across 7 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Stykkishólmur (4), Borgarnes (3), and Hellissandur (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (31%), Natural History (19%), and City & Regional Museums (19%) – 8 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 2,200 at the median, and the middle half charge between ISK 1,900 and ISK 2,900.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 3 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 West Iceland
The best-known museums in West Iceland
EiríksstaðirOpen-air · Búðardalur
Byggðasafnið í GörðumHistory · Akranes- Æðarsetur ÍslandsNature · Stykkishólmur
- Gestastofa Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarðs á MalarrifiNature · Hellissandur
- Hernámssetrið í HvalfirðiHistory · Akranes
- Landbúnaðarsafn ÍslandsTechnology · Borgarnes
- Landnámssetur ÍslandsHistory · Borgarnes
- Norska húsið – Byggðasafn Snæfellinga og HnappdælaRegional · Stykkishólmur
- PakkhúsRegional · Ólafsvík
- Safnahús BorgarfjarðarRegional · Borgarnes
Museums in West Iceland with programs for families
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in West Iceland?
Our directory currently lists 16 museums in West Iceland across 7 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in West Iceland?
Some of the best known are Eiríksstaðir, Byggðasafnið í Görðum, Æðarsetur Íslands, Gestastofa Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarðs á Malarrifi, and Hernámssetrið í Hvalfirði.
Which museums in West Iceland offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Safnahús Borgarfjarðar and Þjóðgarðsmiðstöð Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarðs á Hellissandi.
Which museums in West Iceland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 7 are open, such as Gestastofa Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarðs á Malarrifi, Landnámssetur Íslands, and Pakkhús.
Which museums in West Iceland are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Æðarsetur Íslands and Þjóðgarðsmiðstöð Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarðs á Hellissandi. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in West Iceland?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,200 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 1,700 to ISK 3,900. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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