Eldheimar Volcano Museum has now begun its summer opening schedule and will be open daily from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. At Eldheimar, visitors can explore the unique story of the 1973 volcanic eruption in Vestmannaeyjar through engaging exhibitions, historical artifacts, and interactive displays. The museum offers a fascinating insight into one of Iceland’s most significant natural disasters and the remarkable recovery and rebuilding efforts that followed. We look forward to welc

Eldheimar will be open throughout the Easter weekend from 13:00 to 16:30. Visitors are warmly welcome to explore the museum and experience the unique story of the Heimaey volcanic eruption through an engaging and educational exhibition suitable for all ages.

Eldheimar – Holiday Opening Hours The museum is open 27–30 December from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Closed 21–26 December and 30 December to 3 January For visits outside regular opening hours, please call +354 846 6497

Opening hours in Eldheimar for spring and summer 2025 will be as follows: April 1st - May 10th: Open daily from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM ​​ May...

The museum will be closed from December 23rd to 26th , as well as on December 31st and January 1st, 2025. Open from 13:30 to 16:30 on...

There’s something truly special about seeing these remarkable lights glowing at Eldheimar. For years, they illuminated Bárugata, the...

Closed from 22. To 26. December and 30. December to 2. January Other days open 1:00 to 4:30 PM For visit outside the opening hours please...

The Environment Agency (Umhverfisstofnun) and Vestmannaeyjabær commemorate Surtseyjar's 60th anniversary with an event on Tuesday,...

Eldheimar Museum is open every day of the year. From 15th October 2023 to 15th April 2024 the museum will be open from 1PM to 4:30 PM.

Due to special reasons opening hours for Monday June 26th have been changed as follows: The museum will be open from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Eldheimar has now started summer opening hours. Open daily from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We look forward to welcoming you!

Today, January 23rd we commemorate that 50 years have passed since the beginning of the volcanic eruption in Vestmannaeyjar. Eldheimar...

Open 27th of December to 30th December from 13:30 to 16:30 Closed 22nd of December to 26th December and 31st of December to 3rd of...

The family of the late photographer Kristinn H. Benediktsson has given Eldheimar all the photos he shot during the eruption in Heimaey...

This is a short video of the new volcano in La Palma. This eruption reminded many of the eruption in Heimaey 1973.

Eldheimar wishes a merry Christmas and a happy new year! The museum will be closed December 22nd through December 26th and also December...

We would like to draw your attention to changed opening hours from September: Everyday between 13:30 - 16:30. Open for groups outside...

The museum is now open all days of the week Open every day between 10-18 We look forward to welcoming you!

Today are 48 years since the volcanic eruption on Heimaey began. Eldheimar Museum is open according to the winter schedule Wednesdays...

Eldheimar are open as stated below until further notice: Wednesdays through Sundays 13:30 - 16:30 Closed Mondays and Tuesdays ​ The...