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An afternoon in Reykjavík's museums
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.
Reykjavík City Card
Enjoy free access to 17 museums, 8 geothermal pools, unlimited busses, Viðey ferry and more.
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.
Indoor Activities
There’s a wealth of indoor activities in Reykjavík to keep you entertained in the city.
Culture and Comfort in Reykjavík
How you can experience culture and comfort during your stay in Reykjavík.
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!
Shop freely in Reykjavík
Discover Reykjavik shopping malls and streets, from Smáralind to downtown boutiques. Find Icelandic fashion, design, skincare, and gifts worth taking home.
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