The first Christmas card is thought to be English sent í 1843, three years after the stamp was invented.
Unfortunately it is not on display at Akureyri Museum but one part of our Christmas exhibition is about christmas cards and greetings.
Akureyri Museum's Christmas Exhibition is open daily from 13-16.
Akureyri Museum, Nonni's house and Laufás Heritage site: Daily 11:00-17:00
Industrial Museum Thursday - Sunday 13:00-17:00.
Akureyri Toy Museum, Davíð writers museum, Museum of Things! and Laufás Heritage site open again June 2027
Open for prebooked groups all year: Booking at minjasafnid@minjasafnid.is
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Witsunday