The museum was opened in May 2002. It is divided into two categories, geological and zoological. The geological part focuses on the formation of Iceland, the major rock types and minerals. The zoological part focuses (with few exceptions) on Icelandic mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates.
From August 1st 2010, the museum is open for visitors every day
except Sundays and entrance is free of charge. Guidance for groups should preferably be
reserved in advance. This can be done by sending us an e-mail on
natkop@natkop.is or call 570-0430. See opening hours below:
Mon-Thu: 10:00-19:00Fridays: 11:00-17:00Saturdays: 13:00-17:00Sundays: Closed
Where are we and how do you get there?
The museum is only few steps away from the
Hamraborg bus station (marked with a big
S in the route maps). To find the easiest route from your location, choose
"To Hamraborg".
