Museum dedicated to the 1973 volcanic eruption on Heimaey, Iceland. It chronicles life before, during, and after the geological event, and also explores the formation of Surtsey island.
🌋 Learn about the 1973 volcanic eruption and its impact
🏡 See an excavated home buried by ash
🎧 Audio guides available in multiple languages
☕ Enjoy a coffee with island views on the second floor
🔬 Explore Surtsey island's formation and ecology
🚶 Approximately a 1-mile walk from the ferry
💡 Visit at the beginning of your Westman Islands trip
☔ Recommended on windy or rainy days
💰 Adults 3,550 kr, family 7,200 kr, seniors 2,900 kr, ages 10-18 1,900 kr, under 10 free.
🕒 Daily, hours vary by season (e.g., 13:00-16:30 in spring/fall, 11:00-17:00 in summer). Groups can arrange visits outside regular hours.
📍 Gerðisbraut 10, Vestmannaeyjar, Heimaey, 900 Iceland
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