Reykjanes Museum of Heritage
Duusgata 2-8, 230 Reykjanesbær
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The Reykjanes Heritage Museum presents temporary exhibitions which address specific aspects in local history of the region and somewhat the whole country.
A new exhibition by the Reykjanes Heritage Museum, opened in the spring of 2012. It covers the winter fishing season, “Vetrarvertíðin”: For centuries Icelanders travelled on foot from their homes to the fishing ports in West and South-West of Iceland. They arrived late in January and stayed for 3 months untill early May when they walked back. This was the best season to catch the fish as it came nearer the coast to spawn. The fish was then hung up to dry. The seasonal fishing was very important as dried fish was part of the daily food and the most important export of Icelanders. The foundation of the seaside towns and villages in the area is the nearby rich fishing grounds as is depicted in the exhibition.
