Culture

Húsavík Whale Museum

North Iceland · Whales and marine life

Explore exhibitions about whales and their place in Iceland's waters.

1 hr visit
In Húsavík

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Photo: Photo via Visit North Iceland / Icelandic Tourist Board

Did you know?

The Húsavík Whale Museum was founded in 1997 by Ásbjörn Björgvinsson under the name Hvalamiðstöðin (Whale Centre), starting out with a small exhibition.
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Further reading

Whales of Iceland | A Complete Guide to Species, Seasons, and SightingsIceland Review · Species guide naming Húsavík Iceland's whale-watching capital, with regular blue whale sightings.

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