Experts' Choice Award Reykjavik Maritime Museum
What the experts agree on
Housed in a converted fish factory by the harbor, this museum expertly chronicles Iceland's 20th-century maritime heritage through ship models and fishing history, anchored by an actual Coastal Guard vessel you can explore.
Lonely Planet "Based appropriately in a former fish-freezing plant, this museum celebrates the country’s seafaring heritage, focusing on the trawlers that transformed Iceland’s economy." Full review
Fodor's "Housed in an old fish factory with great views of the harbor, the maritime museum features an exhibition on Icelandic fisheries, trading vessels, and displays a whole Coastal Guard vessel which can be explored." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The museum, installed in a former fish canning factory very close to the quayside, recounts the maritime history of Iceland." Full review
Frommer's "This museum is helping to revive the once-fading western harbor area. The permanent exhibit delves into the country’s 20th-century seafaring heritage via well-crafted ship models " Full review
Frommer's "Opened in 2005 in a converted fish-freezing plant, takes an in-depth look at the country's 20th-century seafaring heritage. " Full review
Rough Guide "In Grandi, the Reykjavik Maritime Museum is a must-visit for a glimpse into Iceland's seafaring history"
Lonely Planet "The Reykjavík Maritime Museum in the hip Grandi district, traces the capital's 150-year history of fisheries and provides an insight into the nation's often dramatic relationship with the..."
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June 1, 2022
