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Folk Music Center

Norðurgata 1, 580North 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. Bjarni Thorsteins­ son, who’s famous collection of Icelandic folk songs, from the end of the 19th century, was published in 1906.

Aðgangseyrir/Entrance fee:Adults: 1400 ISK Seniors & students: 900 ISK Children up to 16: ókeypis/free Combined ticket with the Herring Era Museum ISK 2400/1300 Groups (8+ guests): Museum entry: 1200 ISK á mann/per person Museum visit with guided tour: 1200 ISK per person + 8000 ISK guided tour Opnunartímar/Opening Hours: Summer: June 1 – August 31, 11 am – 5 pm Winter: September – May: by arrangement

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