Museums & Exhibitions

Reykjavík is a vibrant cultural hub, offering a wide range of art, natural history, and history museums for visitors to explore. These museums provide insight into Iceland's unique way of life, its rich artistic heritage, and its stunning natural landscapes. Art lovers can enjoy numerous galleries, while history enthusiasts can delve into the city’s past through specialized museums. Additionally, natural history museums offer a deep dive into Iceland's remarkable nature and its inhabitants.

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All museums and exhibitions in Reykjavík

Árbær Open Air Museum

Reykjavik’s open air museum, where you can stroll through the past and experience the way we live

Höfuðstöðin - The Home of Chromo Sapiens

Höfuðstöðin is an art and culture destination in Iceland that permanently houses the installation Ch

Perlan Museum

Perlan – the Pearl – is an immersive museum that showcases Iceland’s extraordinary landscapes and

The Icelandic Phallological Museum

Housing the worldʹs largest collection of penises, the Icelandic Phallological Museum offers visitor

Gljúfrasteinn

Gljúfrasteinn is a writer's home museum, which was the former home of Halldór Kiljan Laxness

Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús

The old harbour warehouse, Hafnarhús, offers a progressive exhibition program with local and inte

Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Center

Discover the magic of the Northern Lights at Aurora Reykjavík, Iceland's original and only museum

Reykjavík Maritime Museum - Stories of Sea and Land

A harbour museum exploring Iceland's dramatic relationship with the sea.

Gerðarsafn Art Museum

Gerðarsafn is a progressive museum with an emphasis on modern and contemporary art, located in the h

Museum of Design and Applied Art

The Museum of Design and Applied Art collects, preserves, researches and exhibits Icelandic desig

The National Museum of Iceland

The National Museum displays objects that provide insight into Icelandic cultural history - displ

Natural History Museum of Kópavogur

The Natural History Museum of Kópavogur is a part of the Kópavogur Cultural Houses.

World in Words

At World in Words, visitors can view the Icelandic manuscripts, the nation’s most precious cultur

Nesstofa Medical History Museum

The Medical History Museum Nesstofa is a specialized museum under the administration of the Natio

Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Reflecting the contemporary, while archiving the past – this is Reykjavík’s home of photography.&

Aðalstræti - The Settlement Exhibition

At Aðalstræti 10 and 16 in Reykjavík’s city centre, you can explore how the city developed from I

Saga Museum

From the time of the earliest settlers, history is brought to life in a unique and exciting way.&

Geothermal Exhibition

Experience firsthand how green, sustainable energy is produced at Iceland's largest geothermal po

Icelandic Saga & Heritage Association

ISHA – Icelandic Saga & Heritage Association was founded by 18 members in 2006.

Hafnarfjörður Museum

Hafnarfjörður Museum is a museum of cultural artefacts and photographs of Hafnarfjörður town.

Viðey Island

Unspoiled nature reigns on the island of Viðey, which has a unique place in Icelandic history.

Ásmundarsafn

The sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982) designed, worked and lived in this beautiful building

The Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum

The Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum opened on 24 June 1923, making it Iceland’s first public art m

Hafnarborg - the Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art

Hafnarborg – the Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art was founded in 1983, becoming the home

Mosfellsbær Art Hall

Mosfellsbær Art Hall, situated in the heart of Mosfellsbær City Area, resides within the Mosfells

Reykjavík Art Museum - Kjarvalsstaðir

Kjarvalsstaðir houses the works of one of Iceland’s most influential and recognised artists, Jóha

The House of Collections

The exhibition Treasures of a Nation in the House of Collections throws light on the invaluable coll

Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum

The Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum is dedicated to exhibiting works by the Icelandic sculptor, Sigurjón

Reykjavik Family Park and Zoo

Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo offers fun for all ages throughout the year.

Water in Icelandic Nature | Icelandic Museum of Natural History

Water – all originated from outer space – is the foundation of life on Earth.

Elliðaárstöð

Destination of Energy and Nature in Reykjavík!

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