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

Drawing by Auguste Mayer
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

A View of the North

How could the mys­ter­i­ous dis­ap­pear­ance of a French naval ves­sel cause a turn­ing-­point in the his­tory of the Icelandic na­tion?

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

Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board

Welcome aboard the historic Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn for a guided tour. The tours happen daily at 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00 from 1 March to 31 October, focusing on the Cod Wars and the vessel's rescue history.

Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Fishermen's Day at the Maritime Museum

Celebrate Fishermen’s Day at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum on Sunday, 7 June from 10:00–17:00! Everyone is welcome - Free entry!

Fishermen's Day at the Maritime Museum
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Find the Sea Creatures - QR-Code Game on Fishermen's Day

Can you find the sea creatures? Welcome to a QR-code game at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum on Fishermen's Day, 7 June at 10:00-17:00. Free admission!

Find the Sea Creatures - QR-Code Game on Fishermen's Day
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - All Aboard on Fishermen's Day!

On the occasion of Fishermen's Day, visitors will have the opportunity to step on board of the Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn on 7 June at 13:00-16:00. Members of the ship’s supporters' association will be on duty to welcome guests. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - All Aboard on Fishermen's Day!
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Coffee Sale and Accordion Music on Fishermen's Day

The Reykjavík division of ICE-SAR (Landsbjörg) will be selling delicious refreshments in the museum’s Bryggjusalur to support their important work at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum on Fishermen’s Day, 7 June, from 11:00 to 17:00. Lively accordion music will also be performed from 13:00 to 15:00. Free admission – everyone is welcome!

Coffee Sale and Accordion Music on Fishermen's Day
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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