Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Really nice museum. Very quiet and lots of interesting fishing and maritime facts. We really enjoyed it especially as there was very little open in town on new year's day. This helped us stay occupied for a few hours. The ladies at the reception / welcome desk were very helpful.

I arrived at less than prime time, which was awesome because I was able to take my time and read all the plaques, which is hard to do when museums are packed. I learned a great deal about Iceland’s maritime history and the impact of the fishing industry. Great exhibits that underscored this rich history.

The museum's location by the whale watching docks makes sense, especially if you consider the full-size boat outside the museum! The museum itself is small, but it has everything related to the sea! If you visit, don't forget to try on one of the raincoats and take a photo on a "real" ship. Overall, it was a nice place to visit. I would prefer if the cost of admission was lower, though, but with a city card, you can get more value for your money. Bonus is the free parking at the docks, although due to ongoing construction the spaces are limited.

Got into this museum for free with the Reykjavik City Card. Downstairs is a small temporary exhibition. Upstairs is a very cool exhibition with lots to see about maritime life and history of Iceland with lots of old equipment and artifacts. Definitely recommend a visit with the card

A small museum but very well made, explains how the fishermen where working, from the start until they sold the fish to the markets or even exported to the world. I highly recommend a visit to this little museum for a better understanding of the life in Iceland and for appreciating the fish we have on our plates.