The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum and Coffee Shop

Tales of sea monsters have played a colorful role in Icelandic folk culture for centuries and thousands of written accounts can be found all around the country.

Today, these elusive creatures that still appear in Arnafjordur have been given a worthy home at the Icelandic Monster Museum, located in the village of Bíldu dalur on the shores of Arnarfjörður fjord, proclaimed to be one of the most prolific centers of monster activity in Iceland. Visitors to the Sea Monster Museum watch these remarkable creatures brought to life through a lively mix of words, images, and videos, an action-packed multimedia display that culminates in a spectacular interactive

Skrímslasetur, Strandgata 7, 465 Bíldudalur www.skrimsli.is skrimsli@skrimsli.is

+354 456 6666 plinth, the first of its kind in Iceland. There is also an excellent café at the museum, making it a great place to stop for a treat.

Opening hours: May 15 - Sep 15: Daily 10am-6pm. Yearround: By appointment, call +354 456 6666

Admission: ISK 1,450.

Children under 10: Free.

Samúel Jónsson’s Art Museum

The museum features the works and life story of local artist Samúel Jónsson.

The association for the renovation of Samúel Jónsson’s art museum in

Brautarholt in Selárdal, Arnarfjörður

+356 698 7533, olafur@sogumidlun.is https://samuelssafn.is/

Selárdalur has been working on the restoration of Samúel’s statues and buildings for some years. The house has now been restored and features a shop and guest accommodations.

Opening hours: Jun 1 - Sep 3: Daily 10am-7pm.

Admission:

ISK 500, free for children under 12.