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Borgarnes Museum, Borgarnes

4.8
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Specialty Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
Borgarnes Museum helps you understand Iceland through great exhibits. One is dedicated to Iceland's history in the 20th century. Photos narrate the story in a visual way that's easy to relate to and doesn't require the knowledge of the local language. Another exhibit displays the birds of Iceland in a setting created by artist Snorri Freyr. It's a sight to see, and could be especially interesting for kids. See the website for further details. Plan to visit Borgarnes Museum and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Borgarnes attractions using our Borgarnes trip itinerary planning tool.
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  • By Margo7850p
    A very nice museum about the life of Icelanders and their history. Excellent photo and object exhibit covering Iceland's last 100 years. The explanations are in English and Icelandic. There is also....  more »
  • By dudi n
    The owners are serving lovely, Katrin, Svava her Mother and Unnsteinn they believe in Álfur that live in their garden  more »
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