Húsavík Whale Museum
Hafnarstétt 1, 640North Iceland
The Húsavík Whale Museum was founded in 1997. It's foremost aim is to provide detailed and interesting information about whales and their habitat. In the 1.600m2 house you can find on display whale skeletons of several species and fascinating facts about the whales and life in the ocean. Opening hours: Open daily 9am - 6pm in June, July and August.
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