Reykjavik Maritime Museum, Capital Region, Iceland
4.0 (738 reviews) Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #23 in Reykjavik Speciality Museums
Did not expect much, but was one of my best positive experience
Reykjavík Maritime Museum - How the ocean formed a nation A harbour museum exploring Iceland's dramatic relationship with the sea. The survival of a nation depended on generations of brave fishermen heading into the unknown. Over the centuries, methods of catching and working with fish transformed into a science that helped create a modern nation. Exhibitions and artefacts bring our ocean history to life, from battling the waves to the 'Cod Wars' and beyond. Plus the chance to climb aboard the Óðinn, a 900-ton coastguard ship, with its own stories to tell. Guided tours of the Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn:1 PM, 2 PM & 3 PM. Reykjavík Maritime Museum is part of Reykjavík City Museum: One museum in five unique places. Welcome!
Address
Grandagardur 8, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Mobile
Website
http://reykjavikcitymuseum.is/reykjavik-maritime-museum
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 2:14
User Ratings
4.0 based on (738 reviews)
Reviews
-
5P H 5:00 PM Dec 28, 2022
Impressive!
This hadn't been on our itinerary, but when storms closed down the rest of the country, we took a look at Reykjavik museums to pass the day. This turned out to be a great find. There is a LOT of ground to cover, well-appointed exhibits, interesting movies and even a tasteful gift shop. Really gives a feel for how so many of the people here make a living - and the huge role this plays in Icelandic culture.
-
3Worlds_of_Wonder 5:00 PM Sep 16, 2021
I would only do this on a rainy day.
This was an interesting museum, but not a very interesting museum. One of the highlights of the museum is an old coast guard vessel that played an important role in the Cod Wars, but it was closed because of Covid. Museum can be gone through very quickly (45 minutes or less) and hence the ticket price seems a bit high. Recommend saving this for a rainy day or when you are in the area rather than making a special trip.
