The Museums of Fjarðabyggð

The East Iceland Maritime Museum

The museum mostly exhibits objects and utensils relating to fishing and seafaring in general. It also displays various reminders of local trade, industry, and medicine from times past. The collection is situated in an old commercial building called Gamla búð (Old Store), built in 1816.

Strandgata 39b, Eskifjörður

+354 476 1605 / 470 9063 sofn@fjardabyggd.is

The Icelandic Wartime Museum

Travel back to the days of World War II and the military occupation of Reyðarfjörður in the Icelandic Wartime Museum. The museum gives vivid insight into life during the war and the effects of Allied troop presence in the area. The main focus is on the impact of the occupation on the Icelandic people.

Spítalakamp v/Hæðargerði, 730 Reyðarfjörður

+354 470 9000 / 470 9063

The French Museum

The French Museum traces the history of French sailors in Iceland in an interesting and exciting way. Fáskrúðsfjörður has a strong historical connection to France, hosting the weekend-long French Days festival each year. The museum is situated in the French Hospital in Fáskrúðsfjörður, where the Icelandic Antiquities Preservation Society has rebuilt several period French houses, and restored them to their original state.

Franski spítalinn, Hafnargötu 12, 750 Fáskrúðsfjörður

+354 475 1170 / 470 9063 sofn@fjardabyggd.is sofn@fjardabyggd.is

Opening hours: June-Aug: Daily 1pm-5pm or by appointment.

Opening hours: June-Aug: 1pm-5pm or by appointment.

Opening hours:

May 15-Sept 31: 10am-6pm or by appointment.