Westfjords Heritage Museum, Maritime museum in Ísafjörður, Iceland.
The Westfjords Heritage Museum occupies Turnhúsið, a restored storage house from 1784, displaying artifacts related to fishing traditions and maritime activities.
Founded in 1941 following Bárður G. Tómasson's initiative, the museum relocated to its current location and officially opened in 1988 on Fisherman's Day.
The museum maintains a collection of 190 accordions, including instruments from notable Icelandic musicians, with pieces dating back to 1830.
The museum welcomes visitors from May through September, with extended hours during summer months and reduced hours in early fall.
The museum follows a specific policy of preserving boats in seaworthy condition, maintaining traditional repair methods and passing knowledge to future generations.
Location: Ísafjörður
GPS coordinates: 66.06890,-23.11830
Latest update: March 13, 2025 18:01
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