Aðalstræti 58
IS-600 Akureyri
Tel: (+354) 462 4162
Email: minjasafnid@minjasafnid.is
Website: minjasafnid.is
The Museum offers two permanent exhibitions depicting the history of the area from settlement to modern times: “Eyjafjorður from Early Times” and “Akureyri – the Town on the Bay”. Many interesting and unique artefacts can be found in the exhibitions relating to the Viking period, the Middle Ages, religion and everyday life in Eyjafjörður and Akureyri in the past. All exhibition texts are in English but also available in German and Danish. The surrounding museum garden is an idyllic picnic spot and the 19th Century church is well worth a visit. The Museum hosts a number of events throughout the year.
Many articles and photographs portraying the life and work of past inhabitants of Eyjafjörður and Akureyri can be seen in the Akureyri Museum.
Nonni house, Museum Church & garden, Akureyri Toy Museum, Davíðshús (Davíð Stefánson's writers museum) and Laufás heritage site and museum are also govered by Akureyri Museum. It is possible to buy one ticket for all 5 Museums.
Opening hours:
Daily 11.00 - 17.00
Laufás Heritage Site
The old farmhouse in Laufás is open daily from 11.00 -17.00 from 1st. June - 11th. September and upon request for groups during wintertime.
Transport:
To get to Akureyri Museum, take bus number 5, 6 or 1, and go out at the stop by Akureyri Museum. By foot it´s about 20-30 min. walk from the town center. There are no buses going to Laufás. The best way to get there is by taxi or own car.