Icelandic Phallological Museum
The Icelandic Phallological Museum is a museum in Reykjavík that opened in 1997. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Iceland. The museum houses a collection of biological specimens.
Planning a visit
Reykjavík has cold weather during the winter months, with temperatures often near freezing from November through March. Summer, particularly June and July, is milder with daily highs between 12 °C and 14 °C. Rain occurs frequently throughout the year, with about 15 to 21 rainy days each month, so visitors should prepare for wet conditions regardless of the time of year.
The museum is located at Reykjastræti 4 in central Reykjavík. Travelers arriving by air can use Reykjavík Domestic Airport, located 2 kilometers away, or Keflavik International Airport, which is 37 kilometers away. The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, and admission is 3000 kr per adult. Please note that the facility does not have wheelchair access. Nearby points of interest include Harpa, located 0.3 kilometers away, and Hallgrímskirkja, which is 0.8 kilometers away. For those interested in traveling outside the city, the site of Þingvellir is 41.1 kilometers away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 14 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | -4 | -1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | -2 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 128 | 130 | 123 | 92 | 76 | 62 | 73 | 101 | 116 | 115 | 124 | 145 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
