The Aviation Museum, Northeast Region, Iceland
4.5 (77 reviews) Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #5 in Akureyri Speciality Museums
A very worthy stop in Akureyri
Explore the fascinating journey of Iceland’s 100 years of aviation history. The Icelandic Aviation Museum was formed in 1999 and opened its doors on the 24th of June in 2000. Its goal is to preserve the history of flying in Iceland, to record the stories of those who have taken part in this and to promote the importance of aviation in our country. In addition to an interesting variety of aircraft and artefacts, there are photographic displays that depict various facets of aviation history. Also on display are ultra-lights, aircraft engines, model aircraft, airport equipment, a flight simulation trainer and much more. Together the exhibits illustrate the story of Icelandic aviation in a lively way. Of interest to many, are artefacts recovered from the wreck of a British R.A.F Fairey Battle which crashed in the mountains to the wast of Akureyri in 1941? The Icelandic Aviation Museum is a living entity in constant renewal, with many of the aircraft still actively in use and flying.
Address
Akureyrarflugvollur, Akureyri 601 Iceland
Mobile
Website
http://www.flugsafn.is/
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 15:21
User Ratings
4.5 based on (77 reviews)
Reviews
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5ToodleooCaribou 5:00 PM Sep 12, 2017
Remarkably good.
We visited the Museum as part of our trip around the Ring of Iceland. It is impressively full of relevant aircraft and really does tell the story of aviation in Iceland very well. Something for everyone. The story of the bush pilot who flew in Winter to Greenland and landed on a glacier to rescue 3 people is just incredible. If you're in the area, don't miss it.
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5123540 5:00 PM Oct 4, 2018
Aviation Fans will really like this Museum
The curator of the museum was welcoming, charming and friendly. The aircraft collection and displays well worth seeing. Hanger well lit and warm. Commercial aviation fans will enjoy the F27, DC3, B727 flight deck and RB211 engine, plus air crew uniforms and memorabilia displays. Great model aircraft display too.
