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, Akureyri Toy Museum, Nonni's house, Industrial Museum and Laufás Heritage site: Daily 11:00-17:00
Davíð writers museum: Tuesday - Saturday 13:00-17:00
Museum of Things ! : Wednesday - Sunday 13:00-17:00 from June 18 to August 16
Open for prebooked groups all year: Booking at minjasafnid@minjasafnid.is
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Witsunday