The Duus Museum Hub consists of a series of buildings that reflect the rich history and culture of the area. The oldest building, Bryggjuhúsið (The Pier House), was constructed by Duus Trading Company in 1877, while the newest building dates back to 1954. These former trading and fish processing houses have been renovated and now host exhibition spaces for the Reykjanes Heritage Museum, the Reykjanes Art Museum, and the Reykjanes Geopark UNESCO Visitor Center. 

The complex serves as a vibrant cultural hub, offering a variety of cultural events and exhibitions. It is a place where visitors can experience a unique blend of history, visual arts, and nature all in one location.

Breathe in the fresh sea air outside the museum, listen to the waves lapping the shore, and imagine the fishermen of the past rowing out to sea. Be sure to visit the Giantess in the Cave beneath the museum and near the small boat harbour. From there, scenic walking paths follows the coastline.

A museum shop is located in the reception.

Ten ideas for recreation on Reykjanes peninsula:

1. You’ve heard of the Golden Circle, but what about the Blue Diamond? Tailor the tour of Reykjanes peninsula’s highlights to your own needs, from an hour’s drive to multi-day tour, right on the doorstep of Keflavík Airport.
2. Viking World is located in a beautiful see-through building. Its centerpiece is the Viking ship Íslendingur (Icelander), which sailed from Iceland to New York in the year 2000. It´s a replica of the Gokstad ship discovered in Norway in 1880.
3. Walk across the Bridge Between Continents; it has never been easier to travel between Europe and North America!
4. Discover geological wonders in Reykjanes Geopark, the only place in the world where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is visible above sea level. Walk up to Fagridalur lave filed, the newest lava in Iceland (from 2021), explore beautiful lava caves etc.
5. Marvel at the colorful Seltún Geothermal Area, see the hot springs and clay pools bubble, watch the steam rise from the hot ground and smell the sulphur in the air.
6. At the Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll, only 6 km from Keflavik Airport, you can walk through the history of Icelandic pop and rock music throughout the years.
7. Visit Reykjanesviti lighthouse and the geothermal area nearby. Down by the sea, a statue of the Great Auk faces Eldey island, where the last bird was killed in 1844.
8. Fortunately, there are also thriving bird colonies on Reykjanes. Krýsuvíkurbjarg is the peninsula’s largest bird cliff with approximately 60,000 nesting birds in the summer.
9. If you’re visiting during the darker seasons, pay close attention to the Northern Lights forecast. When the sky is clear, the view from the lighthouse in Garður is breath-taking.
10. Take a dip in one of the region’s swimming pools and bathing hotspots. Vatnaveröld in Keflavík is perfect for families and don’t forget the world-famous Blue Lagoon.

Find more information and tips here: www.reykjanes.is