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Visitor Amenities at Whales of Iceland

Essential guest services and facilities to prepare for your experience in Reykjavík.

Understanding the facilities on-site helps ensure a smooth and comfortable visit to the Whales of Iceland exhibition. Please check the venue's official website for the latest updates regarding services, as availability can sometimes change.

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Visitor Amenities and Accessibility

Practical services grouped for easier visit planning in Reykjavík

Whales of Iceland provides a range of facilities designed to ensure a comfortable and inclusive visitor experience. The exhibition space is fully step-free and wheelchair accessible, with additional support provided through audio guides, subtitles, and printed transcripts for diverse needs. Practical amenities, including accessible parking and restrooms, are available on-site to assist guests throughout their visit.

Accessibility

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Accessible parking spaces

Available

Specially-marked extra wide parking spaces right outside the door.

Accessible restroom

Available

A specially-marked restroom accessible for wheelchair users.

Step-free exhibition

Available

The entire exhibition is located on one floor with no stairs or thresholds anywhere.

Subtitles and printed transcripts

Available

All videos and documentaries are shown with subtitles, and printed copies of the audio guide are available.

Printed copies of the audio guide can be requested at the front desk for hard-of-hearing visitors.

Wheelchair accessible

Available

The museum is fully wheelchair accessible and offers wheelchairs to borrow.

A wheelchair is available to borrow for those who need it.

Tours and guides

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Free audio guide

Available

A highly descriptive audio guide designed to benefit the visually impaired.

Available in 16 languages and counting.

Multi-language audio guide

Available

Audio guide is available in 16 languages and counting, with printed copies available in all languages.

Amenities FAQ

Common questions about facilities and visitor services

Read practical answers about amenities at this museum, then open the complete FAQ for broader visit-planning information.

Is Whales of Iceland wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Whales of Iceland is fully wheelchair accessible. The entire exhibition is located on one floor with no stairs or thresholds, and wheelchairs are available to borrow if needed.

Does Whales of Iceland offer audio guides?

Yes, a highly descriptive audio guide is available for free in 16 languages. Printed copies of the guide are also available, and the audio guide is designed to benefit visually impaired visitors.

What facilities are available at Whales of Iceland for hard-of-hearing visitors?

All videos and documentaries are shown with subtitles. Visitors can also request printed copies of the audio guide transcripts at the front desk.

Is there accessible parking at Whales of Iceland?

Yes, there are accessible parking spaces available. Specially-marked, extra-wide parking spaces are located right outside the entrance door.

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