The Herring Era Museum

The Herring Era Museum spans five exhibition buildings across 2,500 square meters, displaying equipment, photographs, and artifacts from Iceland's fishing industry.

The museum opened in 1994 in Róaldsbrakki, an abandoned salting station from 1969 when the herring stocks collapsed after supporting 44% of Iceland's exports.

The preserved living quarters of herring workers on Róaldsbrakki's upper floor showcase the daily life conditions during the peak fishing seasons.

The museum operates daily from 10 AM to 5 PM during summer months, while winter visits require advance appointments through telephone or email.

Grána building contains original machinery from old factories, demonstrating the complete herring reduction process through industrial equipment from the 1950s.

Location: Siglufjörður

Inception: 1994

Fee: Yes

Website: http://sild.is

GPS coordinates: 66.14850,-18.91300

Latest update: November 10, 2025 02:11