Maritime Museum

Museum Fjarðabyggð, Austurland, Iceland

What to expect

The Maritime Museum is a great place to learn about the history of fishing and seafaring in East Iceland. The museum exhibits objects and utensils relating to fishing and seafaring, as well as reminders of local trade, industry, and medicine from times past. The collection is situated in an old commercial building called 'Gamla búð' (Old Store), built in 1816. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits and learn about the region's rich maritime history

Plan your family visit to the Maritime Museum with these blog insights 👇

Catch of the day: Fishing in Eskifjordur Iceland

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum to learn about the sea and the history of fishing in Eskifjördur

Highlights: Matthew enjoyed examining the shell plough used to fish up shells from the sea floor to use for bait ✨