Iceland Travel Guide logo Iceland Travel GuideLOCAL TRAVEL AGENCY IN ICELAND My trip Talk to a local

Museums in Iceland

Iceland's museums cover everything from volcanic history to Viking-age settlement and modern art, mostly concentrated in Reykjavik with a few notable ones elsewhere. Booking tickets through a local agency is a simple way to skip queues on a busy day.

Booked with a local travel agency in Iceland · Ask a local
10 tours · prices per person
Phallological Museum in IcelandEntry ticketNorth IcelandPhallological Museum in Iceland45–90 minutesFrom, per person3,900 ISKSee datesFlyOver IcelandEntry ticketReykjavíkFlyOver IcelandAbout 35 minutesFrom, per person5,690 ISKSee datesLAVA CentreEntry ticketSouth CoastLAVA CentreAbout 1 hourFrom, per person5,200 ISKSee datesViking Museum ReykjavíkEntry ticketReykjavíkViking Museum ReykjavíkSaga Museum Entrance Tickets45 minutes–2 hoursFrom, per person4,000 ISKSee datesSettlement & Egils Saga ExhibitionDay tourSnæfellsnes & WestSettlement & Egils Saga ExhibitionJourney into Viking History in BorgarnesAbout 1 hourFrom, per person3,700 ISKSee datesPerlan – Wonders of IcelandEntry ticketReykjavíkPerlan – Wonders of IcelandAbout 3 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person6,890 ISKSee datesThe Icelandic Lava Show in VíkEntry ticketSouth CoastThe Icelandic Lava Show in VíkAbout 50 minutesMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person6,590 ISKSee datesLava Show in ReykjavikEntry ticketReykjavíkLava Show in ReykjavikLive Volcano Experience in IcelandAbout 55 minutesMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person6,590 ISKSee datesWhales of Iceland MuseumEntry ticketReykjavíkWhales of Iceland MuseumAbout 1.5 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person4,000 ISKSee datesAurora Museum ReykjavikEntry ticketReykjavíkAurora Museum ReykjavikAbout 1.5 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person3,900 ISKSee dates

Related tours

See also:Reykjavík toursVolcano tours in IcelandSouth Coast toursWhale watching in IcelandNorth Iceland toursWest Iceland toursAll categories →

Which museum to choose

Volcano and earthquake exhibitions are popular given Iceland's geology, and tend to be interactive rather than purely display cases.

History museums cover the Settlement era and Iceland's more recent history, useful context if you are also visiting historical sites like Þingvellir.

Most museums are indoors, making them a reliable option on a wet or windy day.

Check opening hours before visiting, some smaller museums have reduced hours outside the summer season.

Questions people ask

Are museums a good option for a rainy day?

Yes, they are entirely indoors, which makes them a reliable choice when the weather turns.

Are opening hours the same year-round?

No, some museums reduce their hours outside the summer season. Check before visiting.

Are museums suitable for children?

Many are, especially the more interactive volcano and nature exhibitions. Check individual museum details.

Can I book tickets in advance?

Yes, and it is worth doing in peak season to avoid queues, particularly for the more popular exhibitions.

Are most museums in Reykjavik?

The majority are, though a few notable ones exist elsewhere in the country.