Sauðaneshús

The oldest stone house in Þingeyjar Counties, Sauðaneshús, is located 7 km´s north of the town of Þórshöfn. Today, it serves as the home of the region's folk museum, which tells the story of life in Langanes Peninsula and how its residents have used their prosperous surroundings to endure through the ages in this unforgiving yet spectacular environment. A new exhibition opened in 2022, curated by two Icelandic artists who are the caretakers at Sauðaneshús during the summer as well.

Sauðaneshús is open to visitors from 15 June - 15 August. Closed in winter.

Langanes in northern Þingeyjar County is rich in natural resources such as driftwood and a diverse birdlife. The exhibition shows how people utilized the resources from their nearby surroundings in order to survive. Nature is an intrinsic part of life in Langanes and it is therefore kept in the forefront of the exhibition, with an emphasis on the birdlife in the area.

Sauðaneshús belongs to the National Museum’s Historic Building Collection, but is run by the District Cultural Center and is open for visitors during the summer.

Photos: Sauðaneshús

Sauðaneshús

OPENING HOURS

Summer: 15 June - 15 August

Open Tuesday - Sunday 13 - 17

Winter: Closed

Group visits outside opening hours are possible by appointment.

ENTRANCE FEE

Admission: 1.500 ISK.

Senior Citizens / Students*: 1.100 ISK.

Disabled* / Children under 16: Free

Members of Físos* and ICOM*: Free

Groups (10+): 1.300 ISK. per.pax

*ID required

It is also possible to buy an entry ticket that gives you access to all four MMÞ museums once during the calendar year 2024 = 2.200 ISK

**Elderly / Students*: 1.700 ISK.**

Disabled / Children under 16: Free

PHONE

+354 863 0018 (summer)

+354 464-1860 (winter)

E-MAIL

safnahus[hjá]husmus.is

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