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Icelandic Phallological Museum

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

Reykjavik, Iceland

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Housing the worldʹs largest collection of penises, more than 320 penises from 115 species of mammal, the Icelandic Phallological Museum offers visitors a unique experience. It´s a family-friendly museum that has grown steadily and as of 2020 the presentation has been improved immensely. And now with a phallic themed bistro, they offer exclusive craft beers and dishes.

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The museum is now located at Hafnartorg, but the entrance is on the corner of Geirsgata and Reykjastraeti.

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February 9, 2010

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Icelandic Phallological Museum
Hafnartorg, 101
Reykjavik, 101
Iceland
64.148115, -21.935113
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