The Northernmost Putting Course in the World

In cooperation with the Húsavík Golf Club the Whale Museum operates an 18 hole putting course during off season.

The putting course is open from October to April every year. All equipment for putting is available at the museum. The putting course is open to the public and admission fee is reasonable. This is an excellent opportunity for groups of all sizes to practise sport in a unique setting.

Those interested in using the course during normal office hours contact Erla in IDD 354 414 2808 or by e-mail erla@whalemuseum.is. Groups and others interested in using the course at night or during weekends please contact IDD 354 845 0706 or by e-mail eingest@hotmail.com. Further information on the Húsavík Golf Club can be found at www.golf.is/gh

The putting course is frequented by local senior citizens who practice putting and socialize in the museum for a couple of hours seven days a week.

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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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