Aviation Museum of Iceland, Aviation museum in Akureyri, Iceland
The Aviation Museum of Iceland is housed in a hangar at Akureyri Airport and displays historical aircraft, photographs, videos, and scale models. The collection spans the development of aviation in Iceland from its earliest days to modern times.
The museum was founded in 1999 as the Aviation Museum at Akureyri and received its current name in 2005 to reflect its national importance. This renaming marked the growing role the institution played in Iceland's cultural landscape.
The museum displays aircraft that still fly and participate in summer air shows, bringing the story of Icelandic aviation to life beyond static displays. Visitors can witness how these machines remain active rather than serving only as stationary exhibits.
The museum is located right at Akureyri Airport and is easy to reach by car with ample parking nearby. Visitors should note that opening hours vary considerably by season and it is wise to check ahead.
The museum displays the Gullfaxi Boeing 727, Iceland's first jet aircraft, which was recovered from the Mojave Desert and carefully restored. This plane tells a remarkable story about Iceland's early jet era and the nation's aviation achievements.
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