Norwegian House - Regional Muesum
Hafnargata 5, 340 StykkishólmurWest Iceland
Norwegian house: The regional museum of Snæfellsnes The Norwegian house, built in 1832, was the first wood-frame residence with two full-sized storeys in Iceland. The wood was imported from Norway hence the name. It was the home of Árni Ó. Thorlacius (1802–1891) and Anna M. Steenback (1807–1894) and has been renovated partially back to its original style.
The Norwegian house serves as the regional museum for the Snæfellsnes area with an open storage on the top floor and rotating exhibitions on the lower level as well as a museum shop with handicraft, sweets and products from the area.
Opening hours: June 1st - August 31st: Every day from 11-17. May: Every day from 13-16.
Stykkishólmur Museum Pass - Norwegian House and Water Library:Adults ISK 2.080,- Tickets for the Library of Water are sold at the Norwegian House.
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