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, Akureyri Toy Museum: Daily 11-17
Laufás Heritage Site: Daily 11-17 /Winter closed
Davíð writers museum: Summer: Thuesday to Saturday 13-17
Sundry Collection: Wednesday - Sunday 13:00-17:00 June 18 to August 17.
Open for prebooked groups all year: Booking at minjasafnid@minjasafnid.is