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Skriðuklaustur, Centre of culture & history
East Iceland
Skriðuklaustur is the former home of the famous author Gunnar Gunnarsson (1889-1975). Since 2000 it has been open as a centre of culture & history with various activities and exhibitions. It houses a museum about the author with personal gu
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Cultural Center - Langabúð
East Iceland
Langabúð cafe is located in the oldest building in Djupivogur, dating back to 1790. The cafe offers a wide variety of homemade goods such as soups, bread with salmon and smoked lamb, cappuccino, espresso, latte, and delicious cakes. The men
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Cultural house Berg
North Iceland
Cultural house Berg is in the town centre of Dalvík. The Public Library is located there and a Coffie House. Art performances, concerts, conferences and cultural tourism also have their place in the house and a multi-purpose hall is availbl
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The Arctic Fox Center
The Westfjords
The Arctic Fox Centre is a non-profit research and exhibition center, focusing on the arctic fox ( Vulpes lagopus ) - the only native terrestrial mammal in Iceland. The Arctic Fox Centre was established on September 15th 2007 in Sudavik Wes
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Ísafjörður Culture House
The Westfjords
Ísafjörður Culture House is open as follows: - Weekdays 12:00 - 18:00 - Saturdays 13:00 - 16:00 The Culture House is the home to the local library, archives, arts collection and photo collection. For further information please contact: Ísaf
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KVIKAN - House of Culture and Natural Resources
Reykjanes
Kvikan is the cultural house of Grindavík. Diverse cultural activities take place in Kvikan e.g., events, performances, lectures, choir rehearsals and so much more. Kvikan announces its events on its Facebook page. On the second floor of th
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Eiríksstadir - Living Museum
West Iceland
Come and join us in the 10th century. Let's sit by the fire and meet storytellers, telling renowned tales of the 10th century Iceland. You can try real Viking tools and get to know the craftsmanship, architecture, and Viking clothing, all m
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The Bobby Fischer Center
South Iceland
This centre houses memorabilia of the 11th World Chess Champion BOBBY FISCHER and the Selfoss Chess Club. The American Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion when he defeated the Soviet grandmaster and reigning World Champion Boris S
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Vestmannaeyjar Museum
South Iceland
In the Vestmannaeyjar Culture House or Safnahús Vestmannaeyja, you can find a large and varied collection of museums and departments. The museum is located at Ráðhúströð and houses a library, regional archive, art museum, photography museum
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Folk Music Center
North Iceland
The Folk Music Centre brings Icelandic folk music to life. People from all over Iceland can be seen singing folk songs, playing traditional instruments and performing folk dances. The Folk Music Center is situated in the house of Rev. Bjar
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Katla Visitor Centre
South Iceland
In the old heart of Vík, you will find the historical Brydebúð building, housing the Katla Visitor Centre. Encounter the geology of the Katla UNESCO Global Geopark in the Katla exhibition. Feel the various textures of local minerals, inclu
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Sláturhúsið
East Iceland
The Center for Art and Culture in Fljotsdalsherad (MMF) is located in Slaturhusid, Egilsstadir. As a Center for Performing Arts we are inspired every day to create, share, teach, excite and perform for our community. Although performing art
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The Ghost Centre
South Iceland
The Ghost Centre is located in the same building as the Icelandic Wonders museum. It features all of Iceland’s most famous ghosts. Ghost appearances are frequently mentioned in the sagas, dating back to the beginning of Icelandic history. G
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Hælið - The Great White Plague center
North Iceland
HÆLIÐ the great White Plague center. A visual exhibition about loss, sorrow and despair but also about hope, serenity and lust for life. Opening hours: June-August: Daily 13:00-18:00 May and September: Saturdays and Sundays 14:00-17:00 Also
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Skalholt Cathedral
South Iceland
Skálholt is one of Iceland's most historical places and the capital of Iceland for over 700 years. It was the scene of the most dramatic events which shaped the political, spiritual, and cultural life in Iceland. Skálholt Cathedral was buil
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The Nordic house
Capital Area
The Nordic House is an icon of aesthetics, a cultural institution and an architectural gem situated in a bird sanctuary, only a 10-minute walk from the Reykjavík city centre. The Nordic House has exhibition areas showcasing Nordic art, a bo
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Flóra culture house
North Iceland
Flóra culture house is located in a green oasis in Akureyri city center in one of North Icelands oldest cultural gem Sigurhæðir. Shows - Shop - Studios Combining old and new in a curious way. Flóra is a cultural spot working with artists,
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Þórbergssetur
South Iceland
The Þórbergur Centre was established in memory of the famous Icelandic writer Þórbergur Þórðarsson (1888 – 1974), who was born in Hali in Suðursveit. The centre includes a heritage museum and unique exhibitions of the district Sudursveit an
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The Settlement Center in Borgarnes
West Iceland
In two of Borgarnes's oldest buildings The Settlement Center is devoted to recreating Iceland's earliest days and introduces visitors to one of the best known heroes of the Icelandic Sagas, Egill Skalla-Grímsson. It also houses a cozy licen
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Deiglan
North Iceland
Deiglan is a multi-purpose exhibition space, ideal for art and music run by The Gil Society. The facilities used to belong to the old dairy factories as well as most of the buildings in the Art Street. We also run an artist residency, a stu
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Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
Capital Area
Harpa - Reykjavík's latest landmark Harpa opened its doors in May 2011 and is home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Icelandic Opera. Harpa also hosts a wide range of concerts, spanning all musical genres, and numerous events, meeti
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Snjafjallasetur Heritage Centre
The Westfjords
The aim of the centre is to collect, categorize and preserve legends, rhymes, pictures and any remains connected to the settlement in the Snæfjallahreppur and Grunnavíkurhreppur parishes by making exhibitions, publishing, making a website a
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The Icelandic Emigration Center
North Iceland
The Icelandic Emigration Center was founded in 1996 and dedicated to commemorate Icelandic emigrants to North America and to promote connections between their descendants and the people of Iceland. The Center now offers four exhibits in thr
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Bakkastofa Culture Center
South Iceland
Icelandic Culture Center Bakkastofa welcomes guests with stories and music, where the history and culture of the nation is in focus. Short video introduction about us :)
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Hornafjörður Cultural Center
South Iceland
The cultural center has six museums as well as a research department that operates across the units. The museums are regional, maritime, natural history, art, book, district archives, natural history, and maritime museums. Exhibitions organ
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Saltport
West Iceland
Saltport is a Workshop / Residency offering artists facilities for creating and making art in an inspiring surroundings. Located in a renovated old fish factory in a small fishing village in Iceland. Great place for all kinds of sculptors,
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Tjarnarborg Cultural House
North Iceland
The Tjarnarborg Cultural Center hosts a variety of cultural activities all year round. The building can be rented for meetings, conferences, banquets and various social events.
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Hof Cultural and Conference Center
North Iceland
Hof Cultural Centre is located in downtown Akureyri and is one of the greatest landmarks of the town. With the circular building’s exterior being inspired by the Icelandic columnar igneous rocks, the building makes a clear and deserved mark
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Fjarðabyggð Cultural Center
East Iceland
Menningarstofa Fjarðabyggðar (Fjardabyggd Cultural Center) was established in 2017, and its role is to support and promote cultural activities in Fjarðabyggð . Menningarstofa workss with people in cultural life and helps them and encourages
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Kakalaskáli
North Iceland
Only 5 minutes drive from the ring road. History and Art Exhibition about the turmoils of 13th century Iceland: The exhibition gives insight into the tumultuous 13th century Iceland, focusing on the story of the Sturlungar clan chieftain Th
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Snorrastofa Reykholt
West Iceland
Reykholt is one of Iceland's most renowned historical sites where some of the finest works of Old Icelandic literature were written. Snorrastofa, a cultural - and medieval centre, founded in memory of Snorri Sturluson,and situated in his an
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Fræðasetur um forystufé
North Iceland
The Leader Sheep Centre in Þistilfjörður North-Iceland is unique. It is impossible to find a similar museum as Iceland is the only country in the world where Leader Sheep exists. You find collections of pictures, stories, and information ab
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Æðarsetur Íslands
West Iceland
The Icelandic Eider Center is a modern museum and knowledge center which invites visitors to learn about the eider duck and the fascinating methods of eiderdown farming in the past and present. Located in the town of Stykkishólmur on Breiða
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Viking World
Reykjanes
Vikingaheimar is the home of the Viking Ship Íslendingur (the Icelander). Built in 1996, Icelander is an exact replica of the famous Gokstad ship, a remarkable archaeological find of an almost completely intact Viking ship, excavated in Nor
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Skaftfell Center for Visual Art
East Iceland
Skaftfell Center for Visual Art was founded in the year 1998 by a group of art enthusiasts, the Skaftfell Group. The Skaftfell Group was formed by friends of the artist Dieter Roth (1930-1998) who had regularly spent time in Seyðisfjörður d
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Sviðið
South Iceland
Sviðið is a new event location, placed in the new downtown Selfoss. The place is especially designed for concerts but its also suitable for parties, meetings and conferences. we can greet 100 to 260 people, depending on purpose. In addition
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The Freezer Hostel & Culture Centre
West Iceland
The Freezer is an award winning social hostel, situated inside a renovated and recycled fish factory in the tiny fishing village of Rif on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. At our place, Icelandic arts, culture and local hospitality come together
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Aurora Reykjavík
Capital Area
Aurora Reykjavík is Iceland’s first and only museum dedicated to the Northern Lights. Located in the vibrant Grandi district, the museum offers a unique and interactive experience where visitors can learn about the science, history, and mag
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East Iceland Emigration Center
East Iceland
The East Iceland Emigration Center is located at Kaupvangur Cultural Center. The East Iceland Emigration Center is an organization of volunteers interested in re-establishing contact with the descendants of the people who left East and Nort
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Norwegian House - Regional Muesum
West Iceland
Norwegian house: The regional museum of Snæfellsnes The Norwegian house, built in 1832, was the first wood-frame residence with two full-sized storeys in Iceland. The wood was imported from Norway hence the name. It was the home of Árni Ó.
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Kómedíuleikhúsið / The Comedytheatre
The Westfjords
The Comedytheatre is the first and only professional theatre in the Westfjords, founded in 1997. The theatre has hosted 45 plays, which usually reflect the history of the Westfjords in one way or another. The Comedytheatre has focused on so
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The Icelandic Seal Center
North Iceland
The Icelandic Seal Center in Hvammstangi is a research and exhibition center investigating and detailing the lives of seals found in and around Iceland and also the Tourist Information Center for Húnaþing-vestra , Iceland's number one seal
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Cafe Dunhagi
The Westfjords
Cafe Dunhagi is a restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Fresh local fish, Icelandic lamb, vegetarian specials and homemade breads and desserts to die for. We use local herbs and spices from the fjord and serve a wonderful selection of wi
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Folk Museum in Garður
Reykjanes
The municipal museum in Garðskagi is located in a natural paradise, which blends the beauty of the landscape with its rich animal and birdlife. The museum was first opened in November 1995 in the old processing houses in Garður. The museum
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LÁ ART MUSEUM
South Iceland
LÁ Art Museum (Listasafn Árnesinga) welcomes you. It runs ambitious and various shows of contemporary as well as modern art in its four spacious exhibitions rooms. The exhibitions reflect our cultural heritage and our contemporary change. T
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Breiðdalssetur
East Iceland
The centre features an exhibition on the use of drill cores to reveal the hidden depths of Iceland's geology, including the volcanic island of Surtsey and the immense sequence of lavas that make up Eastern Iceland. It also includes rooms de
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Caves of Hella
South Iceland
Twelve man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella on the South Coast of Iceland. Four of them have been open to the public. The historical site is Iceland's oldest still standing archaeological remains. Some believ
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The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum
The Westfjords
Tales of sea monsters have played a colourful role in Icelandic folk culture for centuries, and several written accounts of them can be found all around the country. Today, these elusive creatures have been given a worthy home at the Icelan
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