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23. September 2008

„Vísindakaffi – Science Cafe“ in the Whale Museum September 23rd, 2008

In context of the International Academic and Research Week September 22^nd - 26^th, special events are taking place in many European countries, addressing scientific research to the public.

Entangled Bottlenose Whale in Eyjafjörður

Yet another Bottlenose whale has died this summer, this time in Eyjafjörður. On Tuesday the 16th in the evening, a group of students noticed that one of the four whales in the harbor had been entangled in ropes supporting a buoy and was having difficulty moving.

Studying Marine Mammals in the Wild: Field Course

Biology students from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and from the University of Iceland are participating in a field course about Marine Mammals here in Húsavík. The course is organised by...

New Whale Museum Manager

On the 1st of September, Erla Sigurðardóttir started her position as the new Manager of the Whale Museum. Erla has a BSc in Hotel and Restaurant Management...

Finally in Writing

For years, the Whale Museum has been doing research in cooperation with the Whale Watching Company North Sailing. The agreement to cooperate exists since 1998...

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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