MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
The pick of the collection, reviewed.
A hand-picked shortlist of the 9 reykjavik museums travellers rate highest, with the prices, the run times and who you actually book each one through.
Perlan Museum in Reykjavik pairs an indoor ice cave, volcano show, and 8K aurora planetarium with a 360° deck view for one ticket.
Most Popular“Beautiful experience. Well done displays. Lots of easily absolved information. Stunning visual presentation Aurora. Must do in Reykjavík.”
Perlan Wonders of Iceland in Reykjavík includes an ice cave, volcano simulator, Áróra Northern Lights planetarium, and a 360° deck.
“A brilliant afternoon. Lots going on, all very informative. It’s not just for kids. DO NOT MISS the lava show and ice tunnel, it’s spectacular! I’m not saying any more on that because I wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise.”
Hop-on hop-off bus from Harpa plus Perlan admission with 360 views, volcano and ice-cave exhibits. 24 hours to explore Reykjavík.
Get up close with 23 life-size whale species at Whales of Iceland in Reykjavík, with included documentaries, audio guide, and interactive exhibits.
Skip the line at Reykjavík’s National Museum of Iceland and explore Viking finds, Thor around 1000, and Iceland’s story from settlement to today.
Learn Iceland’s Northern Lights myths and science at Aurora Reykjavík, with a 7-meter show, 4K film, 360° VR, and aurora photo tips.
“My solo traveling experience at Reykjavik’s Northern Lights Museum was fantastic. Self tour guide was great. Very informative information provided about northern lights from its history to discovery and how they are formed etc. Virtual reality experience was okay could have been bigger in room space instead of sitting down better to stand up to…”
Visit Reykjavik’s Phallological Museum for 300+ phallus specimens from 120 species, then grab themed drinks at the Phallus Café.
Reykjavik’s Saga Museum packs Viking sagas, life-sized scenes, and an audio guide into an easy 1–2 hour visit for $32.
“Very well done. The history comes alive with the well made figures and the scenes they are set in. We really enjoyed it. The staff was very kind and helpful.”
Skip-the-line mobile ticket to the National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavik, with English access, free Culture House entry, and practical extras.
“A beautiful museum spanning from the beginnings of Iceland to present day. I learned a lot about Iceland’s history.”
