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Akranes Folk Museum

Akranes Folk Museum
  • N64° 19' 10.538" W22° 2' 41.118"
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  • Opening period:
    15/05-15/09

At the Akranes Folk Museum, you can learn about the history of Akranes and its surroundings. The museum was founded and opened in the year 1959 and can be found at Garðaholt 3.

Opening hours:

Summer: May 15th - September 15th: every day from 10:00-17:00

Winter: September 16th - May 14th: Saturdays 13:00-17:00, upon request for groups


  • Public lavatory
  • Accessible for the physically impared
  • Audio tour
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