Marine life exhibition

Visiting Whales of Iceland with Kids

Practical guidance for an immersive marine-life experience in Reykjavík.

Whales of Iceland offers an educational environment where families can walk among 23 life-size whale models. The combination of ambient sounds and films creates an engaging atmosphere for visitors of all ages to learn about Icelandic marine species. We recommend checking the official website for any age-specific guidance or updated family program details before your visit.

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Family visits to Whales of Iceland

Families can explore life-size whale models and enjoy educational audio tours at this accessible exhibition.

Whales of Iceland offers an immersive marine-life exhibition where families can encounter life-size models of various species found in local waters. The space is designed to be accessible, allowing visitors to walk through the display at their own pace. Educational audio tours are available via smartphone to help enhance the learning experience for children and adults alike throughout the exhibition.

Family highlights

Life-size models of Icelandic whale species
Smartphone-based educational audio tour
Accessible exhibition space
Family ticket options for groups of four

Family visit essentials

Useful expectations and practical guidance in one place

What children can see and do

Visitors walk through an exhibition featuring life-size whale models. Families can use a smartphone-based audio guide to enhance the educational experience.

Practical information

Children ages 0–6 receive free entry, while a paid child ticket covers ages 7–15. A family ticket option is available for two adults and two children. Visitors planning to use the audio guide should bring their own compatible headphones.

Family visitor resources at Whales of Iceland

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Whales of Iceland provides a variety of engaging resources designed to enhance the experience for younger visitors and their families. These include interactive live guided tours and a dedicated smartphone audio guide that explores the whale species found in Icelandic waters. These materials offer flexible ways to interact with the life-size models during your visit.

Kids audio guide

Educational Audio Guide

30–30 minFree

An educational audio guide accessible via personal smartphone, covering whale species found around Iceland. Compatible headphones are required.

Practical information: Families should bring their own compatible headphones to use the guide during their visit.

Family tour

Daily Live Guided Tours

Paid

Daily live guided tours are available, providing an interactive way for families to explore the life-size whale models.

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