Reyk­javík Mari­time Mu­seum

Stor­ies of Sea and Land

Fish & folk – 150 years of fish­er­ies

Fish & folk – 150 years of fish­er­ies

Reykjavík Maritime Museum has a permanent exhibition entitled Fish & folk – 150 years of fisheries. Characterised by a vibrant atmosphere, this exhibition is designed to deepen the visitor experience through rich visuals and interactivity. The museum also has temporary exhibitions in the Engine Room (Vélasalur) and the Pier Room (Bryggjusalur), in addition to its floating exhibits: the Coast Guard vessel Óðinn and the tugboat Magni, which are tied up at the Museum Pier.

Facilities of the Reykjavík Maritime Museum in 1969, then housing the Reykjavík Fisheries (Búr). Women working in fish processing. Grandagarður 8. Photo: Ásgeir Árnason.

Facilities of the Reykjavík Maritime Museum in 1969, then housing the Reykjavík Fisheries (Búr). Women working in fish processing. Grandagarður 8. Photo: Ásgeir Árnason.

Ex­hib­i­tions

The Látrabjarg Rescue by Óskar Gíslason
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
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The Látrab­jarg Res­cue - Film Screen­ing

On Mu­seum Night, 7 Feb­ru­ary, the Reyk­javík Mari­time Mu­seum began screen­ings of the film "The Látrab­jarg Res­cue" by Ós­kar Gíslason, which was re­leased in 1949. The film will be on dis­play un­til 8 April 2025.

Fish & folk – 150 years of fisheries
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Fish & folk – 150 years of fish­er­ies

The ex­hib­i­tion Fish & folk – 150 years of fish­er­ies at the Reyk­javík Mari­time Mu­seum is about the his­tory of the Icelandic fish­er­ies, from the time when row­ing boats gave way to large fish­ing ves­sels in the late 19th cen­tury, through to the 21st cen­tury.

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Events

Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Family Game during Winter School Break

The Reykjavík Maritime Museum welcomes children and their families during the Winter School Break from 22 to 25 February.

Family Game during Winter School Break
The Settlement Exhibition

Guided tour in Icelandic Sign Language

On the occasion of the Harvest and Cultural Festival for People with Disabilities and Disability Studies, the Reykjavík City Museum will host a guided tour in Icelandic Sign Language.

Guided tour in Icelandic Sign Language
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Let's make a Bun Day Stick!

We’re hosting a workshop to enable children to make their own Bun Day Stick, just in time for the big day! All materials will be provided—sticks, scissors, crepe paper, and glue—so you only need a little imagination. Please note that there is only one Bun Day stick per child. Free for children and accompanying adults during the Reykjavík elementary school winter break.

Let's make a Bun Day Stick!
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Óðinn Coast Guard Ves­sel

Óðinn Coast Guard Vessel

Óðinn Coast Guard Vessel

We offer daily guided tours on board the Coast Guard vessel Óðinn from 1 March to 31 October with focus on the Cod Wars and the vessel's rescue history.

Tugboat Magni

Tugboat Magni

Tugboat Magni was the first steel ship to be built in Iceland and operated for Reykjavik Harbour with great pride until 1987.

Venue Hire

Venue Hire

Mu­seum Shop

Museum Shop