Discover the Top Museums in Reykjavík
Explore the best museums in Reykjavík. Uncover Iceland’s rich history, art, and culture through top-rated museums perfect for travellers and culture enthusiasts.
Museums & Exhibitions
Despite Reykjavík's relatively small size, the capital area is renowned for its strong focus on arts and culture. Visitors to Reykjavík thus have a wide array of options for art museums, natural museums and history museums.
The City Card
The Reykjavík City Card is the easiest and most inexpensive way to experience our favourite city!
Indoor Activities
There’s a wealth of indoor activities in Reykjavík to keep you entertained in the city.
Nature Museums
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!
Ten things to do on a rainy day in Reykjavík
When you have the Gulf Stream as your next-door neighbour you can only expect the weather to become a little (or even a lot) wet, so even though it’s summertime in the land of the midnight sun, there’s always the chance of a rainy day and you should definitely prepare by packing your waterproofs, or alternatively, you could get some while you’re in town.
Popular Sights in Reykjavík
There is so much to see here in Reykjavík. There are monuments and historical buildings in the city centre and all kinds of interesting museums and galleries spread around the capital
Reykjavík City Centre
Downtown Reykjavík is the beating heart of Iceland’s capital – a compact hub where culture, history, creativity and nightlife meet against a backdrop of colourful neighbourhoods and scenic views.
Some of the Best Activities that Reykjavík has to offer
Discover the best activities in Reykjavík. From outdoor adventures to cultural experiences, explore top things to do for an unforgettable Icelandic getaway.
Reykjavík in 48 hours
We’ve put together an itinerary to help you make the most of your time in Reykjavík, Iceland — even if you only have 2 days - 48 hours - to spend in the city.