Museums in
Iceland
From Viking-age longhouses to Northern Lights science centres — Iceland has world-class museums for every curiosity.
187+
Museums
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2,500–6,000
ISK admission
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Reykjavík Museum Walk
The best of Reykjavík's museums in one day — from Viking history to contemporary art.
定居地展览——雷克雅未克871±2
冰岛国家博物馆
Reykjavik Art Museum
雷克雅未克海事博物馆
Viking History Trail
Follow Iceland's Viking heritage across Reykjavík's best historical museums.
冰岛国家博物馆
定居地展览——雷克雅未克871±2
佐贺博物馆
阿尔拜尔露天博物馆
Grandi Harbour Cluster
Four museums within walking distance of each other at the hip Grandi harbour.
雷克雅未克海事博物馆
佐贺博物馆
冰岛鲸鱼博物馆——欧洲最大鲸鱼展览
奥罗拉雷克雅未克——北极光中心
Nature & Science Trail
Iceland's remarkable natural history — glaciers, volcanoes, whales and the Northern Lights.
珀兰——冰岛奇观博物馆
冰岛鲸鱼博物馆——欧洲最大鲸鱼展览
奥罗拉雷克雅未克——北极光中心
North Iceland Culture
Akureyri and beyond — museums in Iceland's second city and surrounding region.
Nonnahús
劳法斯——北部历史草皮农场
胡萨维克鲸鱼博物馆
Herring Era Museum
Family Museum Day
Interactive and engaging museums that children will love.
珀兰——冰岛奇观博物馆
冰岛鲸鱼博物馆——欧洲最大鲸鱼展览
佐贺博物馆
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Museums by Region
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Capital Region
74 museums
— 埃纳尔·永松雕塑花园
— 萨夫纳胡西德——雷克雅未克收藏之家
— 冰岛文化宫（Þjóðmenningarhúsið）
+71 more
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North Iceland
39 museums
— 劳法斯——北部历史草皮农场
— 奥拉夫斯峡湾自然历史博物馆
— 冰岛诗歌中心
+36 more
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South Iceland
22 museums
— Torfahlaup
— 埃亚尔巴基海事博物馆
— 斯科特拉塞图尔 - 卡特拉游客中心
+19 more
🦅
Westfjords
18 museums
— 伊萨菲厄泽海员纪念碑
— 塞缪尔·约纳松博物馆——冰岛的高迪
— 弗拉泰里老书店
+15 more
🗻
West Iceland
15 museums
— 斯奈山半岛和赫纳普达拉地区博物馆
— 博加内斯——维京定居中心
— Eiríksstaðir
+12 more
🌊
East Iceland
10 museums
— 佩特拉的石头收藏馆
— 冰岛东部自然历史博物馆
— Sjóminja- og smiðjumunasafn Jósafats Hinrikssonar
+7 more
📍
reykjanes
5 museums
— 杜乌斯博物馆——凯夫拉维克艺术中心
— Reykjanes awakens
— 克维坎博物馆
+2 more
📍
reykjavik
2 museums
— 黑锥纪念碑
— Árbæjarkirkja á Árbæjarsafni
📍
southeast-iceland
1 museum
— 冰岛的法国人博物馆
📍
snaefellsnes
1 museum
— Eider Center - Æðarsetur Íslands
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⭐ Iceland's Main Museum冰岛国家博物馆
From Settlement to Modern Day
📍 Reykjavík
在冰岛国家博物馆，您将步入冰岛历史的中心，这里是致力于保护和研究其丰富文化遗产的核心机构。探索冰岛从维京人定居到现代的1200年历史。这是一段穿越冰岛迷人故事的必不可少的旅程。
⭐ Life-Size Viking Exhibits佐贺博物馆
Iceland's History Brought to Life
📍 Reykjavík (Grandi Harbor Area)
在雷克雅未克充满活力的旧港区，萨迦博物馆带您穿越冰岛的戏剧性历史。这里有栩栩如生的人物和沉浸式的故事讲述，将维京和中世纪的历史生动呈现，从第一批定居者到萨迦时代。
Perlan — Wonders of Iceland
Interactive Natural History Museum
📍 Reykjavík (Öskjuhlíð Hill)
Perlan museum features interactive exhibitions about Iceland's natural wonders including glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes, and the Northern Lights. The highlight is the first-ever indoor ice cave and tunnel made from over 350 tons of snow, kept at -10°C year-round — giving visitors a glacial experience without leaving Reykjavík. Other exhibits include a virtual reality Northern Lights show, interactive displays on geothermal energy, and a planetarium. The observation deck on the roof offers 360° views over Reykjavík and surrounding mountains.
⭐ Historic Coast Guard Vessel雷克雅未克海事博物馆
Iceland's Seafaring Heritage
📍 Reykjavík (Grandi Harbor)
reykjavik-maritime-museum是capital-region的文化景点，为游客提供深入了解冰岛丰富历史和遗产的机会。探索迷人的展览，了解该国独特的文化、传统和生活方式。
⭐ Three Museum LocationsReykjavik Art Museum
Iceland's Largest Art Museum
📍 Reykjavík (3 Locations)
reykjavik-art-museum是capital-region的文化景点，为游客提供深入了解冰岛丰富历史和遗产的机会。探索迷人的展览，了解该国独特的文化、传统和生活方式。
⭐ Viking-Age Longhouse Excavation定居地展览——雷克雅未克871±2
Reykjavík 871±2
📍 Reykjavík Downtown
定居地展览是一个迷人的地下博物馆，围绕2001年施工挖掘中发现的9世纪维京长屋遗址而建。展览运用先进的多媒体技术呈现雷克雅未克最早定居点的历史背景并重现维京生活。
⭐ 23 Life-Size Whale Models冰岛鲸鱼博物馆——欧洲最大鲸鱼展览
Life-Size Whale Exhibition
📍 Reykjavík (Grandi Harbor)
雷克雅未克旧港的冰岛鲸鱼博物馆是欧洲最大的鲸鱼展览，23头真实比例的鲸鱼模型悬挂于天花板，展示壮观。游客可以在座头鲸、抹香鲸、蓝鲸和虎鲸下方行走，第一次真实感受这些巨兽的尺度。展览探索鲸鱼生物学、行为以及冰岛与鲸鱼的关系。
⭐ Photography & Science Exhibition奥罗拉雷克雅未克——北极光中心
Learn About the Northern Lights
📍 Reykjavík (Grandi)
旧港的奥罗拉雷克雅未克是专注极光的主要展览，阐释北极光的科学、神话和艺术。亮点是全景极光模拟室，为错过极光或想更深入了解这一现象的游客重现观光体验。拍摄极光的摄影技巧是展览的热门部分。
All Iceland Museums
187 museums in our database
埃纳尔·永松雕塑花园
capital-region
伊萨菲厄泽海员纪念碑
westfjords
萨夫纳胡西德——雷克雅未克收藏之家
capital-region
塞缪尔·约纳松博物馆——冰岛的高迪
westfjords
冰岛的法国人博物馆
southeast-iceland
黑锥纪念碑
reykjavik
弗拉泰里老书店
westfjords
Torfahlaup
south-iceland
埃亚尔巴基海事博物馆
south-iceland
杜乌斯博物馆——凯夫拉维克艺术中心
reykjanes
比格达萨夫恩——西峡湾文化遗产博物馆
westfjords
劳法斯——北部历史草皮农场
north-iceland
冰岛文化宫（Þjóðmenningarhúsið）
capital-region
哈夫纳博格——哈夫纳菲约尔杜尔艺术中心
capital-region
冰岛朋克博物馆——地下音乐历史
capital-region
奥拉夫斯峡湾自然历史博物馆
north-iceland
The Sorcerer Cottage
westfjords
Minja- og handverkshúsið Kört
westfjords
冰岛诗歌中心
north-iceland
穆拉斯托法博物馆
north-iceland
Nýibær
north-iceland
Icelandic Horse History Center
north-iceland
斯科特拉塞图尔 - 卡特拉游客中心
south-iceland
Hitavættur
capital-region
The Bobby Fischer Center
south-iceland
岁月之波雕塑
south-iceland
Fallandi gengi
capital-region
Einar Benediktsson and the Lyric Harp
capital-region
哈夫纳萨加
capital-region
Gallery Underpass
capital-region
Tolli
capital-region
Sævar Geir Ómarsson
capital-region
萨迦中心
south-iceland
佩特拉的石头收藏馆
east-iceland
Höfuðstöðin
capital-region
渔猎博物馆
south-iceland
鲍格斯塔迪乳品博物馆
south-iceland
Reykjanes awakens
reykjanes
戴维之家 - 戴维·斯特凡松故居
north-iceland
The Boat-and gift of nature exhibition
westfjords
探索博物馆
north-iceland
Nonnahús
north-iceland
阿克雷里玩具博物馆
north-iceland
Glaumbær
north-iceland
克维坎博物馆
reykjanes
Icelandic Emigration Center
north-iceland
萨夫纳萨夫尼德博物馆
north-iceland
冰岛国家美术馆
capital-region
斯奈山半岛和赫纳普达拉地区博物馆
west-iceland
维库尔普里恩——维克羊毛工厂
south-iceland
阿尔内西斯拉民俗博物馆
south-iceland
赫利舍伊迪地热发电厂
south-iceland
比尔杜达鲁尔——海怪博物馆
westfjords
奥斯沃尔——博伦加尔维克海洋博物馆
westfjords
博加内斯——维京定居中心
west-iceland
埃纳尔·约纳松博物馆——冰岛象征主义雕塑家
capital-region
冰岛鲸鱼博物馆——欧洲最大鲸鱼展览
capital-region
奥罗拉雷克雅未克——北极光中心
capital-region
珀兰——冰岛奇观博物馆
capital-region
阿斯蒙达尔萨芬——阿斯蒙杜尔·斯维恩松雕塑博物馆
capital-region
Heritage Museum Westfjords
westfjords
Eiríksstaðir
west-iceland
塞纳乌塔塞尔 (Sænautasel)
north-iceland
Icelandic Aviation museum
north-iceland
Snorrastofa
west-iceland
Bjarnarhöfn Museum
west-iceland
冰岛东部自然历史博物馆
east-iceland
旅行者（Ferðalangur）
capital-region
Sævar Geir Ómarsson
capital-region
The Culture House
north-iceland
Sævar Geir Ómarsson
capital-region
斯利普林博物馆
north-iceland
Sjóminja- og smiðjumunasafn Jósafats Hinrikssonar
east-iceland
Skansinn
south-iceland
Nýlistasafnið
capital-region
Museum Of Design And Applied Art
capital-region
Art Gallery 101
capital-region
马纳尔巴基博物馆
north-iceland
Fótboltamaðurinn
capital-region
Eider Center - Æðarsetur Íslands
snaefellsnes
Duus Museum
west-iceland
Kaolin Keramik Gallery
capital-region
Art Ceramic Studio Gallery
capital-region
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
north-iceland
绍达内斯胡斯地方民俗博物馆
north-iceland
奥顿矿物收藏馆
east-iceland
The Ghost Centre
south-iceland
Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll
reykjanes
I8 Gallery
capital-region
斯卡加峡湾自然历史博物馆
north-iceland
Arctic Fox Centre
westfjords
赫利桑杜尔海事博物馆
west-iceland
Grenivík Fishing Museum
north-iceland
The Marshall House
capital-region
冰岛男根博物馆
capital-region
水图书馆——冰川时间的艺术
west-iceland
Ósvör Maritime Museum
westfjords
北极光圈——冰岛巨石阵
north-iceland
Árbæjarkirkja á Árbæjarsafni
reykjavik
冰岛国家图书馆
capital-region
Reykjavik Art Museum
capital-region
赫尼奥特博物馆 (Hnjótur - Egill Ólafssonar 纪念馆)
westfjords
阿尔拜尔露天博物馆
capital-region
Aviation Museum Iceland
north-iceland
Kjarvalsstadir
capital-region
阿尔尼·马格努松冰岛研究所
capital-region
East Iceland Heritage Museum
east-iceland
Eldheimar
south-iceland
冰岛国家博物馆
capital-region
斯科加博物馆 (Byggðasafnið á Skógum)
south-iceland
格伦亚达斯塔迪尔（Grenjaðarstaður）
north-iceland
劳法斯
north-iceland
奥德埃里团结纪念碑
north-iceland
FlyOver冰岛——冰岛虚拟飞行
capital-region
Herring Era Museum
north-iceland
胡萨维克鲸鱼博物馆
north-iceland
阿尔拜尔农场博物馆
capital-region
哈夫纳豪斯 – 雷克雅未克艺术博物馆
capital-region
雷达菲厄泽尔 – 二战展览
east-iceland
斯克里杜克劳斯图尔历史遗址
east-iceland
Kröflustöð
north-iceland
Heimilisiðnaðarsafnið Textile Museum
north-iceland
Gljúfrasteinn
west-iceland
Arctic Photo
capital-region
菲萨雕塑（Fyssa）
capital-region
Ystafell交通博物馆
north-iceland
柯克巴亚斯托法
south-iceland
Sjóminjasafnið Ósvör
westfjords
King Christian IX of Denmark
capital-region
The Icelandic Phallological Museum
capital-region
The Agricultural Museum of Iceland
west-iceland
Dansleikur
capital-region
科帕沃于尔自然历史博物馆
capital-region
Tónlistarsafn Íslands
capital-region
Hyrningar VI
capital-region
Þjóðminjasafn Íslands - varðveisla
capital-region
冰岛海豹中心
north-iceland
Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna
north-iceland
Þjóðveldisbærinn
south-iceland
Bardúsa verslunarminjasafn
north-iceland
Gallerí Fold
capital-region
Skaftfell. Center for Visual Art, East Iceland
east-iceland
Bríetarbrekka
capital-region
Galdramaður
capital-region
Gólfþvottur
capital-region
Helreiðin
capital-region
Kona að strokka
capital-region
Landkönnuðurinn Þorfinnur karlsefni
capital-region
Móðir Jörð
capital-region
巨魔女石
capital-region
天气预言家
capital-region
Landslag
capital-region
Gljúfrasteinn - hús skáldsins
capital-region
塞海马尔水族馆
south-iceland
Industry Museum
north-iceland
冰岛定居中心
west-iceland
熔岩中心
south-iceland
熔岩秀维克
south-iceland
Litli Bær
westfjords
Nullid
capital-region
Safnahús Borgarfjarðar
west-iceland
Amlóði
capital-region
Pharmacy Museum
capital-region
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
capital-region
Aðalstræti 10
capital-region
Listasafn ASÍ
capital-region
Safn Ásgríms Jónssonar
capital-region
杰达尔萨夫恩艺术博物馆
capital-region
Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft
westfjords
The Herring Era Museum
north-iceland
The East Iceland Heritage Museum
east-iceland
Icelandic Wartime Museum
east-iceland
挪威之家
westfjords
帕克胡斯
west-iceland
Viking World Museum
reykjanes
帕尔舒斯博物馆
north-iceland
War and Peace Museum
west-iceland
Viking wax museum
south-iceland
Herma
capital-region
斯托拉盖尔迪交通博物馆
north-iceland
雷克雅未克海事博物馆
capital-region
雷克雅未克摄影博物馆
capital-region
佐贺博物馆
capital-region
博尔加内斯安置中心
west-iceland
定居地展览——雷克雅未克871±2
capital-region
斯科加尔博物馆
south-iceland
冰岛巫术博物馆
westfjords
Practical Information
Admission & Tickets
- •Most museums: 2,000–6,000 ISK
- •Children under 18 often free
- •Reykjavík City Card: many museums
- •Free entry on certain weekdays
- •Book online for discounts
Opening Hours
- •Summer (May–Sep): 10:00–17:00 daily
- •Winter: Often closed Mondays
- •Major museums open year-round
- •Always check before visiting
- •Some extend hours in peak summer
Visitor Tips
- •English audio guides at most museums
- •Photography usually allowed (no flash)
- •Allow 1–3 hours per museum
- •Most have cafés and gift shops
- •Grandi Harbor has 4–5 museums nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best museums in Reykjavík?
The National Museum of Iceland provides the best overview of Icelandic history. Perlan (Wonders of Iceland) is excellent for families with its indoor ice cave. The Saga Museum brings history to life with realistic figures. For art lovers, Reykjavík Art Museum operates three locations. Whales of Iceland is the largest whale exhibition in Europe.
Is the Reykjavík City Card worth it for museums?
Yes, if you plan to visit multiple museums. The Reykjavík City Card (4,990–9,990 ISK) includes free entry to many museums, pools, and public transport. It covers the National Museum, Settlement Exhibition, Reykjavík Art Museum locations, and several smaller museums.
Which museums are best for children?
Perlan (Wonders of Iceland) with its ice cave and planetarium is excellent for kids. The Saga Museum's life-size figures make history engaging. Whales of Iceland amazes children with massive whale models. The Settlement Exhibition has interactive touchscreens.
Are museums in Iceland only in Reykjavík?
No — though Reykjavík has the most museums. Akureyri has several excellent museums in North Iceland. The Westfjords, South Coast, and East Iceland all have interesting local museums, often in historic buildings.
Do I need to book museum tickets in advance?
Advance booking is recommended for Perlan, Saga Museum, and Whales of Iceland during peak season (June–August). Most smaller museums accept walk-ins. Online bookings often provide discounts.
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