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25. June 2008

Blue - Fin Whale Hybrid?

Tourists, guides and captains have been in doubt about a particular individual, which seems to have features of a blue whale such as the colouration pattern of the body, but also of a fin whale like the dorsal fin shape...

Whale Art

From the 21^st of June, the Whale Museum hosts an exhibition with artwork that was inspired by whales and dolphins. The exhibition is in the Museum's lecture hall and will continue for the next few weeks.

Entangled Humpback Whale

During the trip on the 14^th of June, our team encountered two humpback whale individuals, one of which was entangled in fishing gear...

Guardians of Nature

On Saturday, the French camera team of "Guardians of Nature" visited Húsavík, creating a documentary that presents the most beautiful landscapes of 6 countries around the globe, while tracing scientist and researchers...

Another Visitation Record in May

Our visitation counts revealed: People still have a big interest in learning about whales and, consequently, are visiting the Whale Museum for that purpose.

26. February 2011

Entrance Fees for 2011

Entrance Fees 2011:

Adults: 1.250 ISK

Children (6-14 years): 500 ISK

Senior Citizens (from 65 years): 900 ISK

Groups (+10): Adults: 900 ISK, children: 400 ISK

22. December 2010

2010 - A Year of Renovation at the Whale Museum

In the spring the entrance was moved to a restored area in the eastern part of the museum which now hosts the tourist information centre for Húsavík, together with the museum´s store.

Humpback whale from Skjálfandi Bay photographed off Africa

It is still quite early in the season but the museum’s researchers have already been out on the whale watching boats several times to collect data and take pictures of whales that have been sighted during the trips.

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