The War & Peace Museum is unique museum located only 45 min from Reykjavik. Remarkable history of occupation from 1940 to 1945.
Tour Operator: Hernámssetrið ehf.
The War & Peace Museum traces a unique and remarkable history of occupation from 1940 to 1945, a story that transformed a more peaceful countryside into a setting for world events and was crucial to the Allies' victory during World War II. Here you can see an elaborate collection of monuments and memorabilia related to the history of the occupation of Hvalfjörður during these fateful times of turmoil. We also have cosy little coffee house with home made cakes and goodies.
The War & Peace Museum opened on 19 May 2012.
The main topics on display at the War & Peace Museum:
USA
Children and Toys
Britain
Nursing
Iceland
Convenience Store
The Icelandic Coast Guard (1926-45)
Security and Defense
Barber Shop
Russia
Nazi Germany
Selected days the owner and CEO will have a short guide about the museum and his history.
The War & Peace Museum traces a unique and remarkable history of occupation from 1940 to 1945, a story that transformed a more peaceful countryside into a setting for world events and was crucial to the Allies' victory during World War II. Here you can see an elaborate collection of monuments and memorabilia related to the history of the occupation of Hvalfjörður during these fateful times of turmoil. We also have cosy little coffee house with home made cakes and goodies.