Reykjavik Maritime Museum of Vikin, Reykjavik

The Reykjavik Maritime Museum, originally known as Víkin Maritime Museum, is situated near the old harbor in Reykjavík and is managed by the Reykjavik City authorities. The museum is part of the Reykjavik City Museum network, which comprises five distinct locations. It showcases exhibits that trace Iceland's maritime history from the early days of settlement up to the late 20th century. A highlight of the museum is the inclusion of the Coast Guard and rescue ship Othinn. The museum primarily concentrates on Iceland's fishing history and occasionally hosts temporary exhibitions that are sea-related.

The museum's building was constructed in 1947 on a reclaimed area known as Grandi and initially served as a fish freezing facility. In 1959, the Reykjavik Municipal Fishing Company purchased the facility, turning it into a major redfish fillet processing center. By 1985, the freezing operations were relocated, leaving the building vacant for about two decades. After extensive renovations, in 2002, the Reykjavík City Council designated it as a maritime museum.

The museum opened its doors in 2005, initially utilizing only the second floor. In 2009, it underwent expansion, adding new exhibition space in a former storage area and introducing a café. Currently, the museum comprises seven exhibition halls, featuring everything from photographic collections to full displays of century-old boats. This includes the former Coast Guard vessel Othinn, which the museum acquired in February 2008. Docked adjacent to the museum, the ship is now a part of the exhibit and can be explored by visitors through guided tours.