Andstæðan

Andstæðan, also known as the Icelandic Phallological Museum, is a museum located in Reykjavík, Iceland. It is dedicated to the study and exhibition of phallology, the scientific study of the penis. The museum was founded in 1997 by Sigurður Hjartarson, a teacher and amateur phallologist, who began collecting specimens in the 1970s. The museum's collection includes specimens from all types of mammals found in Iceland, as well as some from abroad, totaling over 280 samples. The specimens are preserved in formaldehyde and displayed in glass jars. The museum also houses a library with books and articles on phallology and related topics. Andstæðan aims to educate visitors about the diversity of penises among different species and to promote the scientific study of this often-taboo subject. The museum has become a popular tourist attraction and a unique cultural landmark in Iceland. It is open to the public year-round and offers guided tours in several languages. The museum's name, Andstæðan, translates to "The Opponent" or "The Counterpart," reflecting its focus on the male reproductive organ as the counterpart to the female.