Iceland review - 2016, Page 129

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SPECIAL PROMOTION MUSEUMS
THE BOBBY FISCHER
CENTER
Location: Austurvegur 21, (north side entrance),
800 Selfoss
Tel: +354 894-1275
Website: fischersetur.is
Opening hours: May 15-Sep 15: 13:00-16:00
and by appointment.
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At the Bobby Fischer Center, located by Ring Road One, you’ll
find items on display related to the great chess genius Bobby
Fischer. Bobby became world champion in Reykjavík in 1972 when
he beat the Soviet champion Boris Spassky in ‘The Game of the
Century.’ In his later years he settled in Iceland and a few hundred
meters away from the center you can visit his grave, located at the
Laugardælir cemetery. The center is also a community center for
local chess clubs.
VESTMANNAEYJAR MUSEUMS
ELDHEIMAR, SÆHEIMAR, SAGNHEIMAR
For information regarding location,
phone numbers and opening hours,
please see the websites below:
sagnheimar.is/en
eldheimar.is/en/
saeheimar.is/en
Three Vestmannaeyjar Museums await you on Heimaey island:
The Volcano Museum of Remembrance, Eldheimar, includes an
interactive exhibition of the volcanic eruption of 1973, when the
whole island had to be evacuated.
The Aquarium, Sæheimar, includes aquariums, a bird exhibit and a
mineral collection. Observe ocean life up close, as well as mounted
birds and amazing minerals.
The Vestmannaeyjar Folk Museum, Sagnheimar, gives you a glimpse
of the islanders’ colorful history, with an emphasis on fish, festivals,
and explosive parts of our past—including a pirate raid and the
volcanic eruption.
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DUUS MUSEUM
– CULTURE HOUSE
Location: Duusgata 2-8, 230 Reykjanesbær
Tel: +354 420-3245
Website: duusmuseum.is
Opening hours: Every day: 12:00-17:00
Housing the Reykjanes Art Museum, Maritime Center, Heritage
Museum, Movie Hall and the Harbor House, Duushús is a museum
experience catering to the whole family. Harbor House holds an
exhibit of the peninsula’s geological history, together with a tourist
information center. For the younger generation we recommend
a visit to our friendly neighbor Giganta in the Cave, a figure from
Icelandic children’s books by author Herdís Egilsdóttir. The small
boat harbor, the boat on land, a cup of coffee, geology, art or
history—it’s all here.
Location: : Hjallavegur 2, 260 Reykjanesbær
Tel: +354 420-1030
Website: rokksafn.is/en
Opening hours: 11:00-18:00 daily

Conveniently located, only a five-minute drive from Keflavík Airport,
the Icelandic Museum of Rock ’n’ Roll offers you a presentation of
the history of Icelandic pop and rock, featuring bands and artists
such as the Sugarcubes, Björk, Sigur Rós and Of Monsters and
Men. The Rock ’n’ Roll App allows you to dig deeper into the histo-
ry of every artist and listen to their music on the iPads we provide.
Get an outlet for your rocking energy at the sound lab, visit the
Rock ’n’ Roll Shop and relax at the café.
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THE ICELANDIC MUSEUM
OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL