Whales of Iceland

Whales of Iceland is Europe's largest whale museum, located in Reykjavík’s charming harbour district. The museum features life-sized models of all 23 whale species ever spotted around Iceland, as well as interactive exhibits, audio guides, daily guided tours, and documentary screenings in our wonderful theatre. These provide a unique and immersive experience for any nature lover, from individual travelers to groups of any size.

Our purpose is to educate the public about the fragile and fascinating world of whales and dolphins. The museum is a space where amateurs and connoisseurs alike can experience marine life at its greatest and explore more intimately the wild and extraordinary creatures we meet while whale watching. Our team is guided by a deep sense of respect and dedication to our marine environment and this reflects in our policy of environmental friendliness and sustainability.

Education is at the core of everything we do. We believe that one of the best ways to protect our oceans is to instill strong interest in whales and the ocean in every guest that passes through our halls. We always welcome preschool groups to our museum free of charge, and offer heavy discounts and guided tours to other student groups visiting us. In order to maximize the number of people who can learn about our wonderful whales, we have translated our audio guide into 16 languages and counting.

Opening Hours: Every day from 10am – 5pm

Closed on December 25th

Free parking onsite!

Audio Guide available in: English, Icelandic, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, Finnish, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese!