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, Industrial Museum: Daily 11-17
Akureyri Toy Museum: Closed for winter
Laufás Heritage Site: Closed for winter - Special opening September 22. & 23 from 11-17
Davíð writers museum: Closed for winter - open for groups
Sundry Collection: Wednesday - Sunday 13:00-17:00 June 18 to August 17.
Open for prebooked groups all year: Booking at minjasafnid@minjasafnid.is