Reykjavík Maritime Museum
Grandagarður 8, 101Capital Area
In an authentic atmosphere, the Museum opens the exiting world of Icelandic fisheries and costal culture Iceland´s past, present and future are intimately tied to seafaring. This activity defines the nation’s character, making it difficult indeed to know Iceland and Icelanders without knowing its maritime history. The Maritime Museum´s exhibitions are insights into Iceland’s relationship with the sea through the centuries. The main exhibitions illustrate the development from rowboats to modern trawlers and cargo vessels, as well as the construction of Reykjavík Harbor.
Temporary exhibitions are changed regularly. Docked to a specially built pier alongside the museum is the Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn. Óðinn participated in all three Cod Wars against Britain in the latter part of the 20th century. Moreover, it was a highly effective patrol and rescue vessel accredited with saving the crews of grounded or sinking ships, and towed nearly 200 vessels to safety.
Guided tours daily, welcome aboard!
Opening hours:Week days: Saturdays: Sundays: June 1st - September 15th: 10:00-17:00 10:00-17:00 10:00-17:00 September 16th - May 31st: 11:00-17:00 11:00-17:00 11:00-17:00 During winter the museum is closed Mondays.
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