Akranes Folk Museum

Akranes Folk Museum opened the doors to a new and renovated exhibition in the spring of 2021 and was the exhibition nominated for the Icelandic Museum Awards 2022.

The exhibition discovers everyday life in Akranes and Hvalfjarðarsveit and the development from a farmers and fishing village in the 17th century to a modern day

Garðaholt 3, 300 Akranes

+354 433 1150 museum@museum.is www.museum.is

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Instagram: @akranesmuseum society in the 21st century. The exhibition has four themes that explore life at sea, life on land, life at work and life at play. Guests are introduced to people that put their mark on the society and hear stories from their adventures. The permanent exhibition consists of a historical narrative with artifacts, photographs and an audio guide that leads the guests through the space in Icelandic and English.

Opening hours: May 15 - Sep 14: 11am-5pm Sep 15 - May 14: Saturdays 1pm-5pm and by appointment.

Admission: ISK 1,000. Free for children. ISK 700 for seniors, disabled, and groups (10+).

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