Museum
The Exploration Museum
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The Exploration Museum in Húsavík explores the history of human exploration, with a special focus on space travel and Iceland's role in it. Exhibits highlight how Apollo astronauts trained in Iceland's rugged landscapes, which resemble the lunar surface. Visitors can see artifacts from the Apollo missions, including a moon rock, and learn about the geology of Iceland that made it a training ground. The museum also covers polar exploration and deep-sea exploration, making it a unique tribute to human curiosity.
Don't miss
- See a real moon rock collected during the Apollo missions.
- Learn about the Apollo astronauts who trained in Iceland's volcanic terrain.
- Explore exhibits on polar explorers and deep-sea submersibles.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit The Exploration Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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