Árbær Museum is an open air museum with more than 20 buildings that form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavík. Árbær Museum was an established farm well into the 20th century and the…

The Reykjavík Maritime Museum is housed in a newly renovated former fish factory. Located by Reykjavík‘s old harbour, a pleasant stroll from the city centre. The museum’s varied exhibitions show the development of the Icelandic fish…

The Saga Museum recreates key moments in Icelandic history, moments that have determined the fate of our people. It gives a compelling insight into the Icelandic way of life for more than a millennium. In this vibrant, multi-dimensional museum both…

Whether your visit to Iceland is for business or pleasure, making time for a trip to the National Museum will leave you fully enlightened about the making of the Icelandic nation and its history. The museum offers a variety of fascinating…

Visit exciting photographic exhibitions that focus on contemporary and historical photography in artistic- and cultural context. The museum collection contains around 6 million photographs taken by amateurs and professionals between 1860 – 2002.…

In 2001 archaeological remains were excavated in Aðalstræti, which turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in Reykjavík, with some of the fragments found dating to before 871 AD. During the excavation, a longhouse from the tenth…

Whales of Iceland, Marine Research Institute of Iceland and Elding, a family-run whale watching company, have worked together on one of the most powerful whale research and education programs in Iceland. The research work is carried out with…