Glaumbær Museum is a historic turf farm located in Skagafjörður, North Iceland, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into traditional Icelandic life from the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum is housed in a well-preserved cluster of turf buildings, which were once a typical form of rural Icelandic architecture, designed to withstand the harsh climate. The turf houses, with their thick grass-covered walls and wooden interiors, provide insight into how Icelanders lived and worked in the past, using the natural materials available to them.
The main building, Glaumbær, has been a farmstead since the Viking Age, with the current structures dating back to the mid-18th century. Visitors can explore the various rooms of the farm, including the living quarters, kitchen, and storage areas, all furnished with period artifacts that illustrate the daily life of Icelandic farmers. The museum also features exhibitions on local history, culture, and the development of Icelandic agriculture.