Nature Museums

Iceland has a more diverse wildlife than people might think, not only small creatures such as foxes and fowl, but also whales, sharks and killer whales. To get a better understanding of the flora and fauna of Iceland, put time aside and get to know the history and science behind the Icelandic wildlife.

Borgarfjörður Museum
History MuseumsLibrariesNature MuseumsNiche MuseumsWest of Iceland

Borgarfjörður Museum

Children Throughout a Century – Oh to be a bird! Children Throughout a Century is a unique exhibition centred on the life and surroundings of Icelandic children in the 20th century. The ...
Natural History Museum in Bolungarvík
Nature MuseumsThe WestfjordsWest of Iceland

Natural History Museum in Bolungarvík

Do you want to see a polar bear, or jaw bones from the biggest animal on earth? Or pieces of huge trees from ancient Icelandic forests? Are you interested in birds, eggs, seals, foxes or ...
The Westfjords Botanical Gardens
Nature MuseumsThe WestfjordsWest of Iceland

The Westfjords Botanical Gardens

The garden depicts how Icelanders have used wild plants throughout history, as food, in medicine and in magic. The garden is situated in the centre of Bolungarvík (by the Community Centre). ...
Sigurgeir’s Bird Museum
Nature MuseumsNorth of Iceland

Sigurgeir’s Bird Museum

An adventure world

for bird enthusiasts Enjoy information and refreshments in the world’s foremost bird paradise in Mývatn. The museum houses about 180 species of birds, more ...
The Museum of Natural History in Neskaupstaður
East of IcelandNature Museums

The Museum of Natural History in Neskaupstaður

A new and interesting museum which displays the best of Icelandic nature. Featured are Icelandic mammals, shellfish, birds, insects, and a stone collection as well as specimens of East ...
The Icelandic Wilderness Center
East of IcelandNature Museums

The Icelandic Wilderness Center

The Wilderness Centre is a centre of recreation. Experience a visually stunning exhibition where you can walk into the adventures of the Icelandic wilderness and be touched by the dramatic ...
Sæluhús, refuge, by Jökulsá á Fjöllum
Nature MuseumsNorth of Iceland

Sæluhús, refuge, by Jökulsá á Fjöllum

The river Jökulsá á Fjöllum was a great hindrance in past centuries. It was not considered possible to cross on horseback, but there were ferries at the the most favourable crossing points. ...
Sudurnes Science and Learning Center
Art Museums/GalleriesNature MuseumsReykjanes

Sudurnes Science and Learning Center

If you are interested in Icelandic nature and wildlife, research related to the area, and art, the Suðurnes Science and Learning Centre is a place you must visit! The centre features three ...
The Icelandic Phallological Museum
Nature MuseumsNiche MuseumsReykjavik

The Icelandic Phallological Museum

The Icelandic Phallological Museum is one of the most informative, humorous, and unusual museums in the world. The world famous “Penis museum” in Reykjavik is the only museum in the world to ...
Reykjavik Botanic Garden
Nature MuseumsParks and places of interestReykjavik

Reykjavik Botanic Garden

The Botanic Garden is an outdoor collection of plants situated in Laugardalur valley in the heart of Reykjavík. The garden’s main role is to conserve plants for education, research, and ...