You don’t have to go out on a boat to get up close to whales in Iceland. Head inside Whales of Iceland (whalesoficeland.is; adult/child 4300/2150kr) to see a collection of nearly two dozen life-sized replicas of the whales found off the coast. See a huge blue whale like those that surface near Húsavík. Check out a sperm whale and snuggle up to an adorable beluga whale. These models are soft, squishy and made to be touched.
The museum worked with marine biologists to create a collection of audio guides in more than a dozen languages. One of its missions is to promote marine preservation through education. There's a cafe and gift shop too.
Look out for online ticket discounts and family tickets.
