National Museum of Iceland

New state of the art galleries for more than 2,000 national treasures have been combined with conceptual exhibits and never before seen artefacts to make the National Museum of Iceland a source of inspiration and discovery.

Making of a Nation–Heritage and History in Iceland is the dynamic new installation for the permanent collection which asks visitors questions, with clues to possible answers from Iceland’s 1200 year culture: Who, and what, make a nation?

Tying the Knot–Icelandic Wedding Customs in Arc Hall illustrates marital traditions with objects from pagan times to the present day.

Formative Icelandic Photography inaugurates the National Gallery of Photography with a landmark exhibit featuring highlights from the Museum’s archives of over two million photographs.

There are wonderful interactive exhibits designed for children and fascinating guided tours for special interests. The Museum Café and adjacent Museum Shop are on the first floor.

The National Museum of Iceland is dedicated to communicating knowledge of Iceland’s cultural heritage from the time of its pioneering settlement in 874 to the present day. The museum reopens with renewed purpose as the national center for conservation, research, and illumination of Iceland’s extraordinary history.

Practical Information
Opening Hours: 11–17 Daily
Closed Mondays during winter and national holidays

General Admission: Wednesday Free
Adult 600 kr.
Senior citizens, Students, Groups of 10+ 300 kr.
Children under 18, ICOM, FISOS Free
Museum Café and Store Free
visa and mastercard accepted

Getting There:

The National Museum of Iceland is in postal code 101, the center of Reykjavik.

Public Buses N. 4,5,6, 110, 111, 112, 115, 150 stop in front or near the museum.

The National Museum of Iceland is wheelchair accessible.There is ample parking nearby and stepless passageways to the new Grand Entrance for easy accessibility.