Nonnahús - Jón Sveinsson memorial museum
Aðalstræti 54, 600 AkureyriNorth Iceland
Nonni´s house was the childhood home of the writer and Jesuit priest Jón Sveinsson, "Nonni", who wrote books for children. Nonni´s house is among Akureyri´s oldest houses, built in 1850. Today it is a memorial museum were many items connected with Nonni and the Nonni books, in such diverse languages as Japanese and Esperenato are kept.
Books by Jón Sveinsson in several languages are sold in the museum. Open: June 1 - September 30: Daily 10-17 October 1 - May 31: Daily 13-16 Price: Adults (18 and older): ISK 2300 Children and youth: Free Senior citizens ISK 1300 Handicapped: Free The ticket includes Akureyri Museum, Nonni's house, Akureyri Toy Museum, Davids house and Laufás Heritage Site and Museum. The ticket is valid throughout the year.
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