Top Reykjavik Museums

Take the chance to see a live lava show while in Reykjavik during this experience. Get up close to real molten lava in a controlled environment for a safe but lively encounter. This attraction has garnered multiple awards and recognition for its innovation and educational value, and it isn't found anywhere else. Feel the heat and choose between the classic or premium experience (for adults only).

Dive into the fascinating history of the Icelandic nation at the National Museum of Iceland. The museum's permanent exhibition is a journey through time, featuring artifacts from the age of settlement to the present day. Ensure a hassle-free visit by booking advance museum tickets, which allow you to skip the ticket line and enter directly.

Secure your ticket in advance and explore the Whales of Iceland Exhibition at your own pace. Walk past 23 man-made, life-size models of the various whale species in Iceland, and use the interactive stations to watch videos and learn about the different species. This family-friendly experience is centrally located in Reykjavik.

Relax in the geothermal spa, the Sky Lagoon, when in Kopavogur, and take the hassle out of your visit by pre-booking your ticket. You won’t have to wait in line on arrival. Instead, you can use the changing facilities, provided towels, and make your way into the spa. Then, take your relaxation deeper with the 7-step ritual of Icelandic bathing.

This Reykjavik City Card eliminates the need to waste time in long ticket lines, and provides free entry to multiple Reykjavik attractions. Perfect for travelers with limited time—with this card, you’ll be able to plan a whistle-stop 24 hours of touring multiple top sights. Get free entry to Reykjavik Zoo and Family Park, Reykjavik thermal pools, the city’s best museums and galleries, and much more.

Sightseeing, especially in a pricey country such as Iceland, can get expensive. Entrance fees to attractions can quickly add up. Take the sting out of your visit to Reykjavík with the City Card: for 48 hours you'll enjoy free admission to top attractions, as well as other perks such as free transportation and discounts at restaurants.

Reykjavík is an expensive city to visit, but you can ease some of the pain on your wallet with the City Card. For 72 hours, you will enjoy free admission to top attractions, free entry to thermal baths, free public transport, and more.

The Saga Museum in Reykjavik is a place where key moments in Icelandic history are brought to life. On this independent visit, explore the exhibits with your audio-guide to hand, and delve into over a thousand years of Icelandic civilization. Perhaps dress like famous Viking Leif Eiriksson, hear of historic poets such as Snorri Sturlusson, and gain insight into what makes this small but mighty island nation so special.

Experience the northern lights before you see them in real life with this exhibition in Reykjavik. You'll get to learn all about the history and significance of the northern lights, including the mythology around the Arctic. You'll also get to see what the lights look like using interactive displays and virtual reality and even watch a film projection of some of the best displays of the lights Iceland has ever seen. 

The Icelandic Museum of Rock' n' Roll is a family-friendly and interactive exhibition where guests can walk through and learn all about the history of popular music in Iceland.The museum's format is built around a timeline of the history of Icelandic music, from the 19th-century classics right up to modern-day superstars like Björk, Of Monsters and Men, Sigur Rós, Kaleo, and many more. A brand-new addition to the museum now offers you an incredible interactive tour of the history of your favorite Icelandic artists. The "Interactive LP Player" allows you to pick up and play an album that tells the story of famous Icelandic artists, including Björk, Sigur Rós, and Of Monsters and Men and scroll your way through their history on an enormous display wall. As well as that, you can try your hand at singing and playing along with some classic Icelandic hits in the popular “Sound Lab” where electric guitars, an electronic drum kit, and a special karaoke singing booth are waiting for you.

Beat the rush with guaranteed admission to the Settlement Exhibition, and learn the little-known history of Iceland’s early past. Enjoy family-friendly multimedia exhibits, which bring to life the Saga of Egil Skallagrimsson, the island nation’s national epic, written by an acclaimed Viking poet. Self-guided audio tours are available in 15 languages.

Secure your ticket in advance and explore the Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll at your own pace. Receive an iPad upon entry and use the Rock ‘n’ Roll app to learn about Icelandic artists like Sugarcubes, Björk, Of Monsters and Men, and more. See the exhibits, test your musical abilities in the sound lab, and stop by the cinema running documentaries on Icelandic music.