Húsavík Whale Museum — Attraction in undefined

I don’t really know where to start… this was an absolutely incredible and unexpected experience on my trip - I wasn’t planning to go to Husavik on this trip because it was out of season, however I love the sea so decided to take a drive up there and I’m so glad I did… all the whale watching trips weren’t running as it was out of season but I decided to visit the museum as I was here and have a genuine interest in educating myself about nature… I was greeted by two of the kindness and welcoming men I have met in Iceland- they asked if I had a trip booked for the whale watching, but I disappointedly said there doesn’t seem to be any running this time of year - immediately he jumped on the computer and found me a trip going the following day - 30 mins drive from where I was staying - so helpful and I was totally overjoyed as I didn’t think I would be able to see any whales in January in Iceland! After this huge excitement - we spoke for about an hour about the whales and whaling - after this I visited the museum - I was the only one in the museum so spent another hour going around the exhibition - it was honestly absolutely incredible - so much information and all the skeletons are from whales that have had natural deaths - never been hunted.

I struggled to look at the photos of the whaling history and couldn’t watch all of the video as I get too upset, but it’s definitely something that is needed to educate people in order to stop it… it’s just horrendous and needs to be stopped. I am an advocate for awareness and exposing the truth of what actually happens to animals and the suffering they endure at the price of human greed and ego.

The museum has been well put together, well maintained - the guys were working on some improvements whilst I was there… he was super knowledgable and took the time to answer any of the questions I had whilst I was walking around.

The souvenirs are lovely and I have a fabulous poster to frame back in the UK,

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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...

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.

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