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

Events

Reykjavík Maritime Museum

The Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - guided tour on board

We offer daily guided tours at 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00 on board the Coast Guard vessel Óðinn from 1 March to 31 October, focusing on the Cod Wars and the vessel's rescue history. Welcome aboard!

The Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - guided tour on board
Reykjavík City Museum

Autumn Break at the Reykjavík City Museum

Welcome to the Reykjavík City Museum during Autumn Break. Admission is free to all museum locations for adults accompanied by children 24-28 October. We look forward to seeing you! Program: ÁRBÆR OPEN AIR MUSEUM 24-28 October 13:00-17:00 // Ghost Scavenger Hunt 27 October 13:00-14:00 and 14:00-15:00 // Turnip Cutting Workshop - Registration THE SETTLEMENT EXHIBITION AÐALSTRÆTI 24-28 October 10:00-17:00 // 12 Little Mice – Scavenger Hunt 24-28 October 10:00-17:00 // Cutting and Colouring Workshop 24 October 12:00-13:30 // Badge Making Workshop – The Women‘s Day Off REYKJAVÍK MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY 25-28 October during opening hours // Photo Challenge REYKJAVÍK MARITIME MUSEUM 25-28 October 10:00-17:00 // Family Activity – Fish & Folk 28 October 10:00-12:00 // Morse Code Workshop Further information can be found in the events on Facebook, the Reykjavík City Museum's website and Reykjavík City's events calendar.

Autumn Break at the Reykjavík City Museum
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Family Activity during Autumn Break

Welcome to the Reykjavík Maritime Museum during autumn break for a family activity around the exhibition Fish & folk on 25-28 October at 10:00-17:00. Free admission and everyone is welcome! The family activity is a great way for the whole family to explore the museum through fun challenges that guide you through the exhibition. There are three different difficulty levels to choose from. There will also be board games available in the Pier Hall for anyone who wants to relax after the family activity. This event is part of the Reykjavík City Museum’s Autumn break program. Admission is free to all museum locations for adults accompanied by children 24-28 October.

Family Activity during Autumn Break
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Morse Code Workshop during Autumn Break

Welcome to a Morse code workshop at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum during the autumn break, 28 October at 10:00-12:00. Free admission and everyone is welcome! Would you like to learn how to write your name in Morse code? Or even send a secret message? During the autumn break, we invite families to a Morse code workshop where you can explore this fascinating communication method and create necklaces or bracelets using beads that represent Morse signals. The workshop will take place in the Pier Hall on the 1st floor. Instructions and all materials will be provided. Morse code is a communication system where sound, light, or signals of varying lengths are used instead of letters and numbers. It was once widely used on ships to send urgent messages - especially when other forms of communication were unavailable. By flashing lights or sending sound signals, ships could transmit distress calls, locations, or other important information across long distances. You can read a fun story (in Icelandic) about women at sea who used Morse code to send a message during the first Women’s Day Off protest in 1975 at this link to the Women’s History Archive's website: https://kvennasogusafn.is/index.php?page=sagan-hennar-mommu This event is part of the Reykjavík City Museum’s Autumn break program. Admission is free to all museum locations for adults accompanied by children 24-28 October.

Morse Code Workshop during Autumn Break

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