The Icelandic Phallological Museum
About This Museum
The Icelandic Phallological Museum is, without a doubt, one of the world's most niche and curiously compelling institutions. It transforms a subject often relegated to crude humor into a serious, almost reverent study of biological form and function. You'll find yourself marveling at the sheer diversity on display, from the modest to the monumental. It’s a place that manages to be both bizarre and deeply educational, challenging your preconceptions with quiet Icelandic pragmatism.
Collection Highlights
The collection is staggering in its scope, featuring everything from a tiny mouse baculum to the colossal, 6-foot-long member of a sperm whale, which sits imposingly in its own display case. Particularly memorable is the delicate arrangement of over fifty different species' penile bones, displayed like minimalist sculptures. A section dedicated to folklore even includes alleged specimens from mythical creatures like trolls and elves.
Visitor Information
Don't expect hushed, hallowed halls; the atmosphere is more one of amused curiosity and quiet disbelief. It's surprisingly family-friendly in its straightforward approach, though you'll definitely want to gauge your companions' sense of humor first. Located right in downtown Reykjavík, it's a perfect quirky detour between coffee shop visits.
Architecture & Building
Housed in an unassuming building on a main city street, its exterior gives little hint of the singular curiosities within.
Contact & Location
Address: Reykjastræti, Miðbær, Miðborg, Reykjavíkurborg, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, 101, Ísland
Phone: +354 561 6663
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