The Settlement exhibition displays a Viking-Age longhouse dated to around 930 AD.
It was found in archaeological excavations in the centre of Reykjavík in 2001. The ruins of the longhouse and a part of a man made structure – a turf wall, have been preserved and are now on display “on site”. These are the oldest archaeological findings in Reykjavik. The Settlement Exhibition is focused on the interpretation of the ruins, and by multimedia technique, guests can find out about life of the people who lived there and see a model of the long house.
The exhibition is open daily 10-17.
Admission: 600 ISK per person, 300 ISK for children (children 12 and under, accompanied by and adult free) and 450 ISK per person in groups (10+).
Museum shop on-site.