The Herring Era Museum is in Siglufjordur and covers the herring fishery and processing industry that underpinned Iceland's economy. Its buildings connect this history with the town where the fishery operated.
What the museum holds
The Herring Era Museum is Iceland's largest maritime and industrial museum. Its subject is the herring fishery and processing industry that supported Iceland's economy.
Roaldsbrakki, Grana and the Boathouse
Roaldsbrakki was a Norwegian herring station where herring workers lived seasonally. Grana is a herring factory showing the reduction industry. The Boathouse recreates a herring port.
Together, these three buildings present different parts of the herring industry, from seasonal work and factory processing to port activity.
Where it is
The museum stands at Snorragata in Siglufjordur. Siglufjordur is Iceland's northernmost town.
When it is open
Opening arrangements follow the seasons.
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