Húsavík Whale Museum

I am not the museum kind but this museum was worth a visit. It can be categorized into three broad sections- 1. On whales, their anatomy, types and social behavior; 2. Climate change and as it relates to Arctic area and whales; 3. Whale’s role in human life as food and other uses of whale’s body after it dies. Overall very balanced information and incredibly useful. I found several facts that kept me engaged despite the number of exhibits that can feel a bit dry. Children enter free and if you do whale watching with north sailing, we got some additional discounts. I strongly recommend a visit here.

Cool to see skeletons of a handful of whales but not very contemporary and overall kind of boring. 30 minute stop. No elevator and not handicap accessible to get to the second floor as a result. Better things to do or see the one in Reykjavik.

Fantastic museum, a lot of content presented very well. The assembled skeletons of multiple species of whales - including the blue whale in beached position - were so special.

This Husavik Whale Museum is a true gem in this charming Icelandic town! Although the museum isn’t large, it’s incredibly well-organized and thoroughly covers the fascinating topic of whales and their lives. The exhibition is beautifully prepared and presents the lives of these majestic animals in an extremely engaging way. The museum excellently showcases both the beauty of whales and the serious threats they face. Particularly moving are the sections about whaling and its impact on these magnificent marine mammals. While it’s sad to note that despite receiving licenses, the Icelandic company was the only one to withdraw from this practice mid-year, while Norwegian and Japanese whaling continues. The museum staff deserves special praise - they are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, and what’s more, you can communicate in Polish! This is a huge convenience for Polish tourists. My only small suggestion would be adding whale sounds in the background, which would further enrich the experience, but the atmosphere was very pleasant nonetheless. The wonderful souvenir shop offers beautiful and unique whale-related products. It’s the perfect place to buy special gifts or mementos from your visit. Husavik is known as Iceland’s “whale capital,” and the waters around the town are among the best places in the world to observe these animals. The museum perfectly prepares visitors for whale watching cruises by providing knowledge about local species. The entrance ticket costs around 200 ISK for adults (about 66 PLN), which is very reasonable for such a rich educational experience. Thank you so much for the opportunity to visit this wonderful town and museum! Husavik Whale Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in marine life. I highly recommend it!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The Húsavík Whale Museum is perfectly located by the harbour, just a short walk from the church, with convenient parking available at the rear. This museum is a fantastic place to visit, with incredibly knowledgeable and passionate staff. We were lucky enough to have a guided tour with Garðar Thröstur Einarsson, the museum educator, who shared fascinating insights about whales and dolphins. He kept the kids fully engaged, answered all their questions, and made learning fun—huge thanks to him! We discovered so many interesting facts about these incredible marine animals and gained a deeper understanding of Icelandic culture and the history of whaling in Iceland. The museum also has a charming gift shop with a great selection of t-shirts, jigsaw puzzles, books, bookmarks, and more—there’s something for everyone! If you’re planning to go whale watching in North Iceland, I highly recommend visiting this museum first. It will enhance your experience by helping you identify different whale species and appreciate them even more. For more photos, travel tips, and things to do in Iceland, check out my Instagram highlights @mrsivyhyde. Happy travels!

This was definitely an interesting museum. It had all kinds of whale skeletons and their backstories to read. Including a narwhal. I went into this knowing nothing about whales and left with a lot of information.

Brilliant to visit after going whale watching. Lots of really interesting information and the whale skeletons are amazing, not too expensive to go inside either

Really nice and informative museum. Is small, with 60-90mim you have enough time to see it all. we really liked it.