Icelandic museums and galleries (mostly located around the city of Reykjavik) are providing a journey through time and space, as back as the roots go, and as far as the land reaches. They usually do that poetic thing in an up-to-date, high-tech manner, fitting for the wealth and technological advancement of the nation.
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Árbær Open Air Museum
Árbær Open Air Museum is a genuine exhibition that represents over two dozen buildings, forming a town square, a farm, and a village. They are portraying the authentic regional history in terms of architecture and lifestyle by a permanent exposition, guided tours in English, and various events throughout the year. Entrance to the Árbær Open Air Museum is free for Reykjavik touristic City Card owners, as well as children under 18 years of age and disabled people.
Perlan - Wonders of Iceland
Tales from Iceland
Tales from Iceland is a video museum that visualises numerous aspects of the Icelandic culture, nature, and history by projecting short films on various screens around the facility. The format is funny, interactive, and kid-friendly - it includes virtual reality experiences, a green screen photo session, a karaoke cave, and free snacks for everybody.
Whales of Iceland
"Big is beautiful" is the motto of the place, and you can't help but agree once you enter the surreal atmosphere that's established inside. These are the whales of Iceland - 23 man-made, hand-painted, and life-size models of the animals that we share a planet with, but usually, only imagine. A blue whale, a sperm whale, and many other species are not only exhibited but also available for touching and taking a picture with.
Saga Museum
Saga Museum is a kid and family-friendly history museum that recreates crucial figures and events from the Icelandic history by using numerous life-like and quite realistic wax figurines. A visit can get children to know about the early settlers, the Vikings, the major battles and past events of Iceland in a fun and captivating manner, without ever making them lose interest.
The National Museum of Iceland is the first real home for numerous Icelandic artifacts that had been previously kept in different Danish museums. There are both permanent and temporary exhibitions displaying the history and culture of the land. Visitors can enjoy a free audio guide through the visit, available in different languages. Children under 18 and disabled people, while others can use their pass also for entering the Culture House of Reykjavik.
Aurora Reykjavik
In case you're visiting Iceland in the summer, and you don't have the opportunity to observe the genuine Northern Lights, Aurora Reykjavik will definitely soothe your tortured soul.
This is an interactive multimedia attraction that is solely dedicated to the Northern Lights natural phenomenon. You can watch an HD projection of the lights, discover the science behind them, learn about the old legends related to them, see actual Northern Lights forecasts, and shop souvenirs related to them.
