Siggubær offers a unique glimpse into the domestic life of a 1902 corrugated-timber home, showcasing how a local seafaring family lived and worked throughout the early twentieth century. This page outlines the types of displays you can expect to encounter during your visit. Please check local resources for information on any specific temporary exhibits currently on view.
Domestic life of an early 1900s sailor family.
Experience the authentic interior of a preserved 1902 worker's home in Hafnarfjörður. Discover original architecture and personal stories from early 20th-century maritime history.
Siggubær Exhibition
A permanent outdoor folklore installation in Hellisgerði garden.
Learn about the mysterious stories of elves and hidden people through informative signs. Use mapped routes to explore legendary sites around Hellisgerði garden.
Folklore Exhibition
Step inside the historic home of British maritime entrepreneurs.
Tour the restored house and office of the Bookless brothers in Hafnarfjörður. Discover their contributions to local fishing, processing, and maritime logistics. View original artifacts from early industrial operations.
Bookless Bungalow Exhibition
Discover early power generation and historic local craftsmanship.
Experience the history of the town's first public electricity grid through an interactive local exhibition. Spin the water wheel to light up historic buildings and walk through a recreated workshop filled with period tools.
Cold Lights Exhibition
Discover 19th-century Icelandic life and maritime heritage.
Tour the oldest building in Hafnarfjörður, restored to its original early 1800s state. See how an affluent merchant family lived and learn about the town's historical trade development.
Sívertsen House Museum
Three diverse exhibitions charting local Icelandic culture and history.
Explore a comprehensive display of local history from the settlement era to the present day. View vintage toys in the interactive attic space and enjoy changing thematic cultural exhibits in Hafnarfjörður.
Pakkhúsið Exhibitions
Waterfront gallery highlighting local maritime history and community life
Stroll along the harbor to experience rotating historical photographs of the area. This accessible outdoor public gallery showcases decades of local development, labor, and community evolution.
Strandstígur Exhibition
A historical sports exhibition showcasing Icelandic athletic heritage.
Trace the development of Icelandic handball from its early beginnings in 1925 to modern achievements. See historic photographs, local club artifacts, and engaging media displays highlighting Haukar and FH.
Handball Town ExhibitionDomestic life of an early 1900s sailor family.
Experience the authentic interior of a preserved 1902 worker's home in Hafnarfjörður. Discover original architecture and personal stories from early 20th-century maritime history.
Siggubær ExhibitionA permanent outdoor folklore installation in Hellisgerði garden.
Learn about the mysterious stories of elves and hidden people through informative signs. Use mapped routes to explore legendary sites around Hellisgerði garden.
Folklore ExhibitionStep inside the historic home of British maritime entrepreneurs.
Tour the restored house and office of the Bookless brothers in Hafnarfjörður. Discover their contributions to local fishing, processing, and maritime logistics. View original artifacts from early industrial operations.
Bookless Bungalow ExhibitionDiscover early power generation and historic local craftsmanship.
Experience the history of the town's first public electricity grid through an interactive local exhibition. Spin the water wheel to light up historic buildings and walk through a recreated workshop filled with period tools.
Cold Lights ExhibitionDiscover 19th-century Icelandic life and maritime heritage.
Tour the oldest building in Hafnarfjörður, restored to its original early 1800s state. See how an affluent merchant family lived and learn about the town's historical trade development.
Sívertsen House MuseumThree diverse exhibitions charting local Icelandic culture and history.
Explore a comprehensive display of local history from the settlement era to the present day. View vintage toys in the interactive attic space and enjoy changing thematic cultural exhibits in Hafnarfjörður.
Pakkhúsið ExhibitionsWaterfront gallery highlighting local maritime history and community life
Stroll along the harbor to experience rotating historical photographs of the area. This accessible outdoor public gallery showcases decades of local development, labor, and community evolution.
Strandstígur ExhibitionA historical sports exhibition showcasing Icelandic athletic heritage.
Trace the development of Icelandic handball from its early beginnings in 1925 to modern achievements. See historic photographs, local club artifacts, and engaging media displays highlighting Haukar and FH.
Handball Town ExhibitionDiscover Icelandic heritage and contemporary visual arts in the capital.
Delve into the artistic spirit of Iceland by exploring various museum exhibitions. From historical retrospectives to modern installations, find engaging cultural showcases throughout the city to enrich your visit.
