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Natural History Museum in Ólafsfjörður

Pálshús, one of the oldest houses in Ólafsfjörður, is today a museum and a cultural centre, located at Strandgata 4 in Ólafsfjörður. The oldest part of the house was built in 1892. The house is named after Páli Bergssyni, one of the main instigators of the fishing enterprises in Ólafsfjörður and who, together with his wife Svanhildi Jörundsdóttur, finished building the house in the form we know today.

Pálshús hosts the Natural Museum of Ólafsfjörður and a wonderful exhibition called "The Desire to Fly". This exhibition covers Icelandic bird flora and examines the human desire to fly. A great exhibition for children as it has a high educational value while being entertaining and fun.

In addition, Pálshús hosts private collections and diverse music and/or art exhibitions.

Summer opening

1st of June - 15th of September
Open every day from kl: 11:00 - 17:00.
Contact us to book a visit for groups.

Admission price

Adults 1.300 ISK.
Children 12 - 18 years ISK 800.-
Seniors 67 years and older ISK 800.-
Disabled ISK 800.-
Free for children under 12

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Natural History Museum in Ólafsfjörður Get directions
Natural History Museum in Ólafsfjörður

Pálshús

GPS Points N66° 4' 23.199" W18° 38' 47.637"
Telephone

+354 466-2255

+354 8484071

Website https://www.palshusmuseum.is/en
Opening period 01/06 - 31/08
Categories Museums , Exhibitions

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