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Exhibitions
Iceland is well known for its vast and beautiful nature. If you want to get to know some facts about our nature and its residents, you can check out some of these museums!
Reykjavík City Museum: Explore All Five Museums
Discover the wonders of Reykjavík City Museum, featuring five unique museums that showcase Iceland’s rich history, art, and culture. Perfect for visitors of all ages!
A day in Reykjavik with a 24-hour City Card
A 24-hour Reykjavík City Card gives you a gentle way to explore the city with museum stops, sightseeing and geothermal relaxation.
Discover Reykjavík Through Time Out’s Eyes
Reykjavík may look quiet at first, but a closer look reveals a city full of small wonders. In Time Out’s latest guide, writer James Taylor gathers thirteen places where the capital shows its heart — from bright glass landmarks to hidden geothermal corners. This is Reykjavík seen through curious eyes, steady footsteps, and moments worth slowing down for.
Indoor Activities
There’s a wealth of indoor activities in Reykjavík to keep you entertained in the city.
Reykjavík museums and culture guide: Explore at your own pace
To understand the resilient spirit of the Icelandic people, look at their past. These Reykjavík museums focus on the unique culture and history of an island nation that survived in the North Atlantic. Here are some top history museums in Reykjavík you can explore at your own pace.
Aðalstræti - The Settlement Exhibition
At Aðalstræti 10 and 16 in Reykjavík’s city centre, you can explore how the city developed from Iceland’s settlement period to the present day. Stretching underground from Aðalstræti 16 – which houses the archaeological remains of a 10th-century Viking longhouse – to the central Kvosin area’s oldest remaining building at Aðalstræti 10, this historical exhibition traces Reykjavík’s development…
History of Reykjavík
Though Reykjavík holds the title of Iceland's first settlement since 870, it wasn't until the 18th century that a proper town began to take shape around Ingólfur Arnarson's original homestead.
Reykjavík Culture City
Despite the capital area’s relatively petite size, Reykjavík is a city which is recognized for its devotion to the arts and culture. Visitors will find themselves with a plethora of choices, including more than 60 museums, exhibition spaces and galleries on almost every corner.
History Museums
If you want to learn a little about the history of Iceland and Reykjavík, you should check out one of these museums and places