Volcano House, Geological museum in Reykjavík, Iceland
The Volcano House museum displays a collection of rocks, minerals, and photographs illustrating the volcanic activities that occur throughout Iceland's territory.
Established in 2011, this museum documents major volcanic events in Iceland's history through extensive multimedia presentations and educational exhibits.
The facility screens documentary films in multiple languages, presenting the relationship between Icelandic communities and the volcanic landscape they inhabit.
Located at Tryggvagata 11, the museum operates daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, offering hourly screenings of two films about Vestmannaeyjar and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes.
Visitors can examine an array of geological specimens collected from various volcanic sites across Iceland while learning about tectonic plate movements.
Location: Reykjavík
Inception: 2011
Website: http://volcanohouse.is/
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-22:00
Website: http://volcanohouse.is
GPS coordinates: 64.14995,-21.94262
Latest update: April 8, 2025 21:02
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