Plan
DownloadWhales of Iceland Museum Admission
By Whales of Iceland
Experience life-size models of 23 different species of whales at Whales of Iceland, the largest whale museum in Europe!
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Season
- All year
- Getting there
- Other / Non-Travel
- Book by
- 30 minutes before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before
from
4.000 ISK
per adults
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Wed 30 Sept
- Thu 1 Oct
- Fri 2 Oct
- Sat 3 Oct
Runs: All year
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
Why it's on Icebreaker
Whales of Iceland
Twenty-three whales, life size, in a hangar on Grandi, and none of them can leave. Grapevine calls it the largest whale museum in Europe: a blue whale you walk under, a 25-metre sperm whale, plaques and screens for the facts, and a climbing frame shaped like a whale for children who have stopped listening. Grapevine's panel sent families here in the winter of 2020 and named it a Best Tech Exhibition runner-up in 2020 and 2022, with the apology “it's a whale of a time (sorry about that)”. Open every day 10:00 to 17:00, guided tours at 11:00 and 15:00. Nobody gets seasick.
From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
Prices
| Adults16+ years | 4.000 ISK |
|---|---|
| Children (0-6)0 - 6 years | 0 ISK |
| Children7 - 15 years | 2.000 ISK |
| Family (2 adults & 2 children) | 8.000 ISK |
Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.
About this tour
Experience life-size models of 23 different species of whales at Whales of Iceland, the largest whale museum in Europe! This educational and interactive museum is full of underwater sounds, interactive exhibits, and educational information for all ages - a must-do for any nature lover while in Reykjavík!
This unique museum contains more than 25 life-sized whale models, representing every species of whale found in Icelandic waters throughout recorded history. This includes the amazing blue whale, the spectacular sperm whale, and the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, just to name a few. See them all in their full size!
The whale models were built and painted by hand with strict attention to detail, so that each model is based on a real individual swimming in the ocean, unique marks and all! They are soft and fun to touch and explore. With an immersive ambient atmosphere, multiple interactive exhibits, informational displays for every species, spectacular footage of whales played on a huge cinema screen, and a strong focus on conservation, Whales of Iceland is truly a BIG experience!
Award-winning documentaries are shown daily in our Fin Whale Theatre, included in the cost of admission. The films variously discuss whale conservation, research, and other fascinating subjects. Visit our website or call us to check the film schedule for the date of your visit. Located inside the theatre is a conservation exhibit designed in cooperation with the International Fund for Animal Welfare and local whale scientists, which highlights five major threats that whales face and what we can do to help.
The latest addition to the museum is a whale research exhibit, where visitors can learn about the different types of whale research being conducted in Iceland, and become a citizen whale scientist by taking part in actual research projects, thanks to a partnership with Zooniverse!
After your visit, sit back and enjoy coffee and a pastry in our Big Little Whale Café, and be sure to check out the souvenir shop, which features a carefully curated variety of gifts and other items, including many by local designers.
Live guided tours are available for free for ticket holders at 11:00 and 15:00 daily.
What's included
Free parking & Wi-Fi
Live guided tour of Whales of Iceland daily at 11:00 & 15:00 for all ticket holders.
Audio guide (available in 16+ languages) - we recommend bringing headphones compatible with your smartphone
What to bring
Headphones
An appetite for knowledge
Where it starts
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Questions
- How long is Whales of Iceland Museum Admission?
- About 1 hour 30 minutes.
- How much does Whales of Iceland Museum Admission cost?
- From 4.000 ISK. Adults (16+ years): 4.000 ISK. Children (0-6) (0 - 6 years): 0 ISK. Children (7 - 15 years): 2.000 ISK. Family (2 adults & 2 children): 8.000 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
- Where does it start?
- There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Whales of Iceland, Fiskislóð 23, Reykjavík. Most people drive there themselves.
- When does it run?
- All year round. Departures are listed for the next twelve months.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
- How hard is it?
- The operator rates it very easy.
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