Húsavík Whale Museum, Marine life museum in Húsavík, Iceland.
The Húsavík Whale Museum exhibits 13 complete whale skeletons and features detailed displays about cetacean biology, behavior, and marine ecosystems in the North Atlantic.
Founded in 1997 as a small hotel exhibition, the museum relocated to a renovated 1931 slaughterhouse in 2002, expanding its collection and research programs.
The museum strengthens connections between local communities and marine life through educational programs, contributing to Húsavík's status as Iceland's whale watching center.
Admission costs 2,500 ISK for adults while children under 17 enter free, with seasonal hours from 8:30-18:30 in summer and 9:00-14:00 in winter.
The museum maintains an international volunteer program where biology students assist with research projects and collect data about cetacean behaviors in Skjálfandi Bay.
Inception: 1997
Opening Hours: May-August 08:30-18:30; September 09:00-18:00; October-April 09:00-14:00
Phone: +3544142800
Website: http://whalemuseum.is
GPS coordinates: 66.04679,-17.34471
Latest update: March 22, 2025 17:06
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