Snartarstaðir

Just outside the town of Kópasker lies Snartarstaðir, which houses the captivating folk museum of the North-Þingeyjar county. In the museum, you will see a wide variety of cultural and historical objects, with the main emphasis being on handicrafts and the beauty in everyday things. The museum is a good representation of the lives of the people in the area during the latter half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th.

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

There are many interesting items on display alongside the handicrafts and the books. There are traditional cultural artefacts like guns, objects made from iron and wood and various household items. There is also a homemade fire pump, toys and fun knick knacks that one can get lost in perusing. The museum is a good representation of the lives of the people in the area during the latter half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th.

The museum is run by the District Cultural Center and is open to guests during the summer 15 June - 15 August.

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Snartarstaðir

OPENING HOURS

Summer: 15 June - 15 August

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.

*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

+354 465-2171 (summer)

+354 464-1860 (winter)

E-MAIL

safnahus[hjá]husmus.is