Reyk­javík Mari­time Mu­seum

Stor­ies of Sea and Land

From the exhibition "Fish & folk – 150 years of fish­er­ies". Photo: Vigfús Birgisson, 2026.

From the exhibition "Fish & folk – 150 years of fish­er­ies". Photo: Vigfús Birgisson, 2026.

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. Photo: Vigfús Birgisson, 2026
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

Colouring Workshop on Culture Night - RRS Sir David Attenborough

On the occasion of RRS Sir David Attenborough's visit on Culture Night, the Maritime Museum is hosting a colouring workshop on 22 August at 10:00-20:00. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Colouring Workshop on Culture Night - RRS Sir David Attenborough
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

RRS Sir David Attenborough on Culture Night

On the occasion of Culture Night, 22 August at 10:00-20:00, the Reykjavik Maritime Museum is teaming up with the British Antarctic Survey and the British Embassy to welcome the UK’s Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough to Iceland. The ship is calling in at Reykjavik on its way home from studying Greenland's melting glaciers. Join us at the museum for a pop-up exhibition where you can learn about the ship, meet the crew and scientists, and hear about why research in Greenland matters to us all. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

RRS Sir David Attenborough on Culture Night
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Free Entry to the Reykjavík Maritime Museum on Culture Night

On the occasion of Culture Night, admission to the Reykjavík Maritime Museum will be free from 10:00 to 20:00 on 22 August.

Free Entry to the Reykjavík Maritime Museum on Culture Night
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Science Talk on Culture Night - “Send in the Robots! Inside the mission to understand Greenland’s icy fjords”

On the occasion of RRS Sir David Attenborough's visit on Culture Night, Glaciologist Dr. Oliver Marsh will be giving a talk about understanding the Greenland ice sheet, entitled: “Send in the Robots! Inside the mission to understand Greenland’s icy fjords". The talk will be conducted in English on 22 August at 14:00-14:30. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Science Talk on Culture Night - “Send in the Robots! Inside the mission to understand Greenland’s icy fjords”
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Óðinn Coast Guard Ves­sel

Óðinn Coast Guard Vessel. Photo: Vigfús Birgisson, 2026

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