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Reykjavik Maritime MuseumvsWhales of Iceland
Both are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Reykjavik Maritime Museum is preferred by most professionals compared to Whales of Iceland. Reykjavik Maritime Museum has a TripExpert Score of 84 with praise from 4 publications like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide Frommer's Frommer's
Grandagarour 8, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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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
Frommer's "The permanent exhibit shares many features with local maritime museums across the country, such as well-crafted ship models and dummies in very uncomfortable-looking raincoats. " 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
Whales of Iceland Lonely Planet Fodor's
Atlas Obscura Frommer's
Fiskislod 23, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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Lonely Planet "Ever stroll beneath a blue whale? This museum houses full-sized models of the 23 whales found off Iceland's coast." Full review
Fodor's "Blue whales, fin whales, humpbacks, and belugas are just some of the 23 different species featured in this great pod of life-size models at the Whales of Iceland exhibition." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants. " Full review
Frommer's "A warehouse filled with 23 life-size models made of foam and steel and hung from the walls and ceiling. The models include a variety of species such as the beluga whale and the orca" Full review
