VIKINGWORLD (VÍKINGAHERMAR)
Museum dedicated to the Vikings, celebrating the Viking millennium through ...Read more
MUSEUM OF WIZARDS AND SORCERY
A small museum on two floors, which shows important events of witchcraft ...Read more
HOUSE OF CULTURE (ÞJOÐMENNINGJARHUSIÐ)
Imposing, bright building housing a vast collection of important objects ...Read more
ICELANDIC EMIGRATION CENTRE
The museum is housed in three buildings on the harbor, and is the former ...Read more
NORÐFJÖRDUR MUSEUM HOUSE (SAFNAHÚSIÐ)
Site housing a natural history museum, a gallery dedicated to the works of ...Read more
FRANSMENN A ÍSLANDI (FRENCH FROM ICELAND)
Documentaries, photos and various objects retracing the history of the ...Read more
ICELANDIC SEAL CENTRE
An Icelandic seal center, which also serves as a tourist information point ...Read more
AKRANES FOLK MUSEUM
A set of museums presenting a collection of Icelandic minerals and ...Read more
BORGARFJÖRÐUR MUSEUM
Two permanent exhibitions dedicated to Icelandic birds and children of the ...Read more
AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM
A museum that presents a collection of contemporary art, offering temporary ...Read more
REGIONAL MUSEUM (SAFNAHÚSIÐ)
Several museums in one where you can find different documents about the ...Read more
EAST ICELANDIC MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY
Technology museum with exhibits on Seyðisfjörður's historic houses and ...Read more
MUSEUM OF EASTERN ICELAND
Exhibits on reindeer and rural life in East Iceland through the centuries ...Read more
MARITIME MUSEUM
Educational and authentic visit in a very typical museum, an address to ...Read more
MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY (IÐNAÐARSAFNIÐ)
A museum that traces the industrial history of Iceland, presenting many ...Read more
AVIATION MUSEUM (FLUGSAFN ÍSLANDS)
Museum located in a large hangar at the airport, whose mission is to ...Read more
NORWEGIAN HOUSE
Charming Norwegian wooden house with interesting historical and artistic ...Read more
WESTERN FJORDS MUSEUM (BYGGÐASAFN VESTFJARÐA)
One of the richest and most picturesque museums in Iceland, located in ...Read more
TEXTILE MUSEUM (HEIMILISIÐNAÐARSAFNIÐ)
Large modern building with textile collections, to learn how clothes are ...Read more
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
A small museum located in the oldest houses of the city for an interesting ...Read more
OPEN-AIR MUSEUM HVOLL
Museum presenting several objects having belonged to Johann Kristinn ...Read more
STATUE OF THE FIRST VIKING SETTLERS OF AKUREYRI
The statue of the first Viking settlers of AkureyriRead more
LANGABÚÐ MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTRE
Museum with a room dedicated to the works of the sculptor Rikarður ...Read more
SIGURJÓN ÓLAFSSON MUSEUM
Small museum a little far from everything, but close to the sea, exhibiting ...Read more
JÓHANNES S. KJARVAL MUSEUM (KJARVALSSTAÐIR)
Museum dedicated to the works of Johannes S Kjarval, the most popular ...Read more
EINAR JÓNSSON MUSEUM (LISTASAFN EINAR JÓNSSONAR)
Museum in a large garden residence with a large amount of paintings and ...Read more
REYKJAVÍK MARITIME MUSEUM (VÍKIN)
Museum that traces the maritime history of the country with models of ...Read more
FOLKLORE MUSEUM (BYGGÐASAFN)
Folklore museum with exhibitions on different aspects of the island, to ...Read more
MUSEUM OF DESIGN AND APPLIED ARTS
Off-center museum to appreciate Nordic creativity, understand the evolution ...Read more
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Museum with two beautiful collections, one zoological with beautiful shells ...Read more
KOPAVOGUR ART MUSEUM (GERÐARSAFN)
Art museum dedicated to contemporary art, considered by many as one of the ...Read more
LAXNESS MUSEUM (GLJÚFRASTEINN)
House that houses an exhibition that will delight readers of the great ...Read more
MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY (LJÓSMYNDASAFN)
A room where interesting temporary exhibitions of works by local and ...Read more
REYKIR MUSEUM
Museum to see fish skin shoes, a beautiful collection of canes and ...Read more
BIRD MUSEUM (FUGLASAFN SIGURGEIRS)
A museum with the largest private collection of stuffed birds in Iceland ...Read more
JÖRUNDUR SHARK HOUSE
The oldest house on the island, built by Jörundur Jonsson, who used wood ...Read more
FOLK MUSEUM
Museum that exhibits a wide variety of pieces, including many engines, some ...Read more
AURORA REYKJAVÍK - THE NORTHERN LIGHTS CENTER
Small, simple and efficient museum to understand everything about the hunt ...Read more
ARS LONGA
Read moreThis brand-new contemporary art museum in Djúpivogur features a collection of works by Icelandic artist Sigurður Guðmundsson, the artist behind the dozen eggs you can admire along the bay, just a few minutes away by car (or a twenty-minute walk). You can also find other works by international artists. An original and atypical visit to make if you're in the area. Don't hesitate to follow their news on their Facebook page.
SAENAUTASEL
Read moreOnly accessible by 4×4, as you have to take the F907, which is quite a distance from the main road, this wild and authentic place is well worth a visit! This traditional peat-roofed farmhouse dates back to 1843. Abandoned since 1945, the farmhouse was rebuilt in 1992, allowing visitors to appreciate the houses as they were in the mid-19th century. Inspiring and authentic, it was the inspiration for Nobel Prize-winning writer Halldór Laxness. Here, you can also camp out, enjoy a good meal or a hot drink in addition to your visit.
THE ICELANDIC EIDER CENTER
Atypical museum to discover the eider and its famous feathers, located near ...Read more
EGILL ÓLAFSSON MUSEUM
Museum to enjoy a collection of objects collected by the owner, fishing ...Read more
MUSEUM ÞÓRBERGUR ÞÓRÐARSON
Museum to learn more about the life, history and works of the writer ...Read more
THE HOUSE OF COLLECTIONS - SAFNAHÚSIÐ
Read moreThis big, beautiful white house often stands out in the Icelandic capital's landscape, but did you know that it houses a museum dedicated to Icelandic culture? In this human-sized museum, you'll find ancient and modern exhibits on Icelandic culture, including a number of interactive exhibits that are sure to please. The staff are friendly, and the on-site café is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle.
SLÖKKVILIÐSMINJASAFN ÍSLANDS
Read moreIn this Icelandic firefighters' museum, you'll find a fine collection of trucks, equipment and objects related to firefighting in Iceland. There's also an exhibition on the biggest fire in Iceland's capital, which took place in 1915. Available by appointment, the owner is a professional in his field, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
MARITIME MUSEUM
Small museum of sailors easily recognizable, tracing the life of fishermen ...Read more
PAKKHÚS MUSEUM
A picturesque Danish-style black house, converted into a folklore museum ...Read more
JÓN SIGURÐSON MUSEUM
The birthplace of the leader of the independence movement, Jon SigurosonRead more
THE GHOST CENTER AND A MUSEUM OF ICELANDIC WONDERS
Museum presenting a land of legends and stories to tell around the fire, ...Read more
ÁSMUNDUR SVEINSSON SCULPTURE MUSEUM
Curious building built by the artist Asmundur Sveinsson, housing his ...Read more