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The Exploration Museum

North Iceland, IcelandHistory museum
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The Exploration Museum

North Iceland, IcelandHistory museum

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The Húsavík Eurovision Song Contest Exhibition is a museum exhibition located on the ground floor of the Cape Hotel in the town of Húsavík, Iceland. The exhibition tells the story of the Eurovision Song Contest and of the 2020 Netflix film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, that was set and filmed in Húsavík.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near The Exploration Museum

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Æðarfossar
7.8 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Æðarfossar
#2.Skeifárfoss
9.7 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Landsendafoss
20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Ullarfoss
31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík
300 m

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Best with few people.

#2.Ostakarið
750 m

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Goldfish Pond
3.7 km·~4 min drive

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Ystihver
18 km·~22 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Húsavík
500 m

The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Húsavík
550 m

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Heiðarbær
18 km·~22 min drive

The camp site Heiðarbaer is well located 5 star camp site with space for folding campers…

#4.Mánárbakki
20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site at Mánárbakka, Tjörnes is in a great location when travelling in the north…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
500 m

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
1.1 km·~1 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Jónsabúð
39 km·~47 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Verslunin Skerjakolla
49 km·~59 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsavík
400 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugar
36 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Grenivík
39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásbyrgi
39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching
3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near North Iceland

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Where is The Exploration Museum?
The Exploration Museum is in North Iceland, Iceland. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your drive — check live road conditions first, especially outside summer.
Is there an entry fee at The Exploration Museum?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for The Exploration Museum. Many smaller Icelandic museums charge a modest fee and keep seasonal hours — check the museum's website before you go.
What are the opening hours of The Exploration Museum?
Listed opening hours for The Exploration Museum: Mo-Su 14:00-19:00. Hours are often seasonal and reduced in winter — confirm on the museum's own website before travelling.
Is The Exploration Museum wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for The Exploration Museum. Many historic and turf-built Icelandic museums have steps or uneven ground — contact them directly if you have specific access needs.

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