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Glaumbær

Tickets for the museum can be bought in the ticket office by the entrance of the museum area. Please book group visits to the museum at least one day in advance via email at byggdasafn@skagafjordur.is or by phone at +354 453 6173. It is possible to book group visits (6+) outside regular opening hours, but these must be booked at least two days in advance. Please note that a special opening fee (15.000 ISK) applies for visits outside of opening hours.

During the off-season (21. October - 31. March), visitors can ring a bell at the ticket office on weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to check if the museum can be opened. However, it is recommended to book visits in advance to ensure that staff will be available. Group visits (6+) outside of office hours can be arranged but must be booked at least two days in advance. Please note that a special opening fee (15.000 ISK) applies for visits outside of regular hours.

Click here more information about the museum and the museum's site and buildings.

Opening hours

20. May - 20. September
10:00 - 18:00 Daily 

21. September - 20. October
10:00 - 16:00 Weekdays  

21. October - 31. March
By request

1. April - 19. May
10:00 - 16:00  Weekdays 

Admission 2024

2000 ISK     Adults (18+) 
Free             Children (0-17) 
1700 ISK     Groups (6+) 
1700 ISK     Students 
1700 ISK     Seniors (67+) 
1700 ISK     People with disabilities 
2000 ISK     General guided tour around the museum grounds for larger groups.
15.000 ISK  Private guided tour (plus admission - max 12) 
Free admission for  ICOM and  ICOMOS members.

Admission 2025

2200 ISK     Adults (18+)
Free             Children (0-17)
1900 ISK     Groups (6+)
1900 ISK     Students
1900 ISK     Seniors (67+)
1900 ISK     People with disabilities
2200 ISK     General guided tour around the museum grounds for larger groups.
15.000 ISK  Private guided tour (plus admission - max 12)
Free admission for ICOM and ICOMOS members.

Víðimýri Turf Church

Opening hours

1. June - 31. August
12:00 - 18:00 Daily except Mondays,
closed on Mondays.Víðimýri Church.

1. September - 31. May
Closed. 

Admission 2024 and 2025

1000 ISK    Adults (18+)
Free            Children (0-17)
700 ISK      Groups (6+)
700 ISK      Students
700 ISK      Seniors (67+)
700 ISK      People with disabilities
Free admission for  ICOM and  ICOMOS members.

Admission for both Glaumbær and Víðimýri Turf Church*

Admission 2024

2300 ISK     Adults (18+)
Free             Children (0-17)
2000 ISK     Groups (6+)
2000 ISK     Students
2000 ISK     Seniors (67+)
2000 ISK     People with disabilities
2000 ISK     General guided tour around at Glaumbær for larger groups.
15.000 ISK  Private guided tour in Glaumbær (plus admission - max 12) 
Free admission for  ICOM and  ICOMOS members.

Admission 2025

2500 ISK    Adults (18+)
Free Children (0-17)
2200 ISK    Groups (6+)
2200 ISK    Students
2200 ISK    Seniors (67+)
2200 ISK    People with disabilities
2200 ISK    General guided tour around at Glaumbær for larger groups.
15.000 ISK Private guided tour in Glaumbær (plus admission - max 12)
Free admission for ICOM and ICOMOS members.

*For a same day visit.

A special opening of the museum outside of the general opening hours: 15.000 ISK + admission.

Áshús Café

Opening hours

20. May - 31. August
10:00 - 17:00 Daily

1. September - 20. September
10:00 - 16:00 Daily

21. September - 4. October
10:00 - 16:00 Weekdays

4. October - 19. May
By request

Please make reservations for groups a few days in advance.

Click here more information about the museum's Café.

 

Visitor guidelines
  • Backpacks are not allowed in the museum. 
  • It is allowed to take photographs - without flash.
  • Permission is needed for drones.
  • Please note that unfortunately there is no wheelchair access inside the turf farm, but you can request to drive up to the turf house to view it from the outside. The café however is accessible for wheelchairs through the back door, please contact the staff so that they can open the door and install a temporary wheelchair ramp.
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Skagafjörður Heritage Museum
Glaumbær
Iceland
561 Varmahlíð
Tel. (+354) 453 6173
E-mail: byggdasafn@skagafjordur.is