NONNI’S HOUSE

A SMALL HOUSE, HOME TO A BIG STORY

Nonni’s House is one of Akureyri’s oldest buildings, built in the 1840s. The exhibition paints a picture of the childhood of children’s writer Jón Sveinsson. Better known as Nonni, he left the shores of Akureyri at the age of 12 in 1869 to become a Jesuit priest. Years later, he wrote enormously popular children’s books based on his childhood in Akureyri and his adventures with his younger brother. They were published in over forty countries – perhaps even in your language.

Yule lads

Annual Christmas exhibition celebrating the 13 mischievous Christmas trolls that bring presents to well-behaved children in December.

The Little Cornershop

Kids and adults alike delight in visiting the immersive mid-century corner shop display.

Adults (18+) : 2,300 ISK

Groups (10+) : 2,000 ISK

Children 0-17: free admission

A ticket to the museum provides admission to the Akureyri Museum, Nonni’s House, The Akureyri Toy Museum, Davíð’s House, and Laufás heritage site.

Aðalstræti 54, Akureyri Old Town

+354 462 4162 www.minjasafnid.is | www.nonni.is

Open: Jun-Sep | Daily 11am-5pm Oct-May | Daily 1pm-4pm

Free bus: no. 5 & 6. On foot: 20 minutes from town centre; 10 minutes from the Botanical Garden.

Adults (18+) : 2,300 ISK

Groups (10+) : 2,000 ISK

Children 0-17: free admission

A ticket to the museum provides admission to the Akureyri Museum, Nonni’s House, The Akureyri Toy Museum, Davíð’s House, and Laufás heritage site.