Museums in
Iceland

Jardín de Esculturas Einar Jónsson

Capital Region

Discover the captivating, monumental works of Iceland's first sculptor, Einar Jónsson.

Monumento a los Marineros de Ísafjörður

Westfjords

A poignant bronze memorial honoring Ísafjörður's brave seamen, set against stunning Westfjords scenery.

Casa de Colecciones Reykjavík

Capital Region

Explore Iceland’s culture, history, manuscripts, and art in one place at the House of Collections in downtown Reykjavik.

Museo de Arte Samuel Jónsson

Westfjords

A unique outdoor sculpture site in the Westfjords created by self-taught Icelandic artist Samúel Jónsson, featuring handmade concrete structures in a peaceful valley.

Fransmenn á Íslandi (Los Franceses en Islandia)

southeast-iceland

Discover the enduring legacy of French fishermen in Iceland at this unique museum in Fáskrúðsfjörður.

El Cono Negro (Svarta keilan)

reykjavik

A powerful monument in Reykjavik's park, symbolizing resistance against racial violence.

Gamla bókabúðin Flateyri "La Vieja Librería de Flateyri"

Westfjords

Step into history at Flateyri's charming Old Bookstore, a preserved relic of Icelandic literary heritage.

Torfahlaup

South Iceland

Torfahlaup er þröngt gljúfur sem Markarfljót fellur um. Þar sem gljúfrið er þrengst er það aðeins nokkrir metrar. Ganga sögur um að áður fyrr hafi verið stokkið yfir þessi þrengsli (1). „Sagan segir að piltur að nafni Torfi hafi stokkið yfir það með stúlku sína á bakinu. Voru þau á flótta undan ættingjum stúlkunnar sem vildu Torfa feigan“ (2).

Museo Marítimo de Eyrarbakki (Húsið)

South Iceland

Historic museum showcasing Iceland's fishing heritage in a beautifully preserved 19th-century building.

Museo de Arte de Keflavík y Reykjanes

reykjanes

Keflavík is the main town on the Reykjanes Peninsula and the site of Iceland's international airport.

Museo del Patrimonio de los Fiordos Occidentales (Byggðasafn)

Westfjords

Explore maritime history in Ísafjörður's oldest wooden buildings, nestled beneath dramatic Westfjords peaks.

Museo Histórico Granja Laufás

North Iceland

Laufás is one of Iceland's best-preserved turf farm complexes, a row of traditional grass-roofed farmhouses on the shores of Eyjafjörður near Akureyri.

La Casa de la Cultura de Islandia (Þjóðmenningarhúsið)

Capital Region

Discover Iceland's cultural heart in a stunning historic building in downtown Reykjavík.

Hafnarborg - Centro de Artes de Hafnarfjörður

Capital Region

The principal art museum of Iceland's 'elf town' Hafnarfjörður — permanent collection and major exhibitions.

Museo del Punk Islandés — Historia de la música subterránea

Capital Region

Punk rock museum in former toilet — Iceland's underground music history from 1980s.

Museo de Historia Natural de Ólafsfjörður

North Iceland

Discover Ólafsfjörður's Natural History Museum, a charming stop for local heritage amidst stunning mountain backdrops.

La cabaña del hechicero

Westfjords

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Minja- og handverkshúsið Kört

Westfjords

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Centro de información de Hekla

South Iceland

Museum in South Iceland, Iceland.

Ljóðasetur Íslands (Centro de Poesía de Islandia)

North Iceland

Discover the soul of Icelandic verse at Ljóðasetur Íslands, a charming poetry centre in North Iceland.

Múlastofa

North Iceland

Step into Iceland's past at Múlastofa, a charming museum preserving local history and culture.

Nýibær

North Iceland

Nýibær offers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century Icelandic farm life through its beautifully preserved turf houses.

Centro de Historia del Caballo Islandés

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Kötlusetur - Centro de Visitantes de Katla

South Iceland

Discover Katla's powerful history and Icelandic heritage in a charming grey building nestled by rugged mountains.

Hitavættur

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

El Centro Bobby Fischer

South Iceland

Museum in South Iceland, Iceland.

La Ola de las Eras (Alda aldanna er höggmynd)

South Iceland

Gaze upon a monumental sculpture embodying Iceland's ancient geological dance and timeless beauty.

Fallandi gengi

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

Einar Benediktsson y el arpa lírica

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

Hafnarsaga

Capital Region

This striking metal sculpture tells Reykjavík's vibrant harbor story, blending history with modern art.

Galería Paso inferior

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Tolli

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Olith

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Centro de la Saga

South Iceland

Delve into Iceland's rich history and cultural heritage at the Saga Centre, a modern museum in South Iceland.

Colección de Piedras de Petra

East Iceland

Discover Petra's lifelong passion for geological wonders in this unique East Icelandic stone museum.

Höfuðstöðin

Capital Region

Höfuðstöðin is an interactive geothermal exhibition in Reykjavík, showcasing Iceland’s renewable energy through immersive experiences.

Museo de Pesca y Caza

South Iceland

Discover Iceland's vital fishing and hunting heritage at Veiðisafnið, a cultural gem in South Iceland.

La Lechería de Baugsstaðir

South Iceland

Discover Rjómabúið á Baugsstöðum, a charming creamery museum in South Iceland, preserving dairy heritage.

Reykjanes despierta

reykjanes

Gallery in Reykjanes, Iceland.

Davíðshús - Hogar de Davíð Stefánsson

North Iceland

Step into the poetic world of Davíð Stefánsson at his preserved home museum in North Iceland.

La exposición El barco y el regalo de la naturaleza

Westfjords

Museum in Westfjords, Iceland.

El Museo de la Exploración

North Iceland

Unravel the sagas of Viking exploration and astronaut training in Iceland at this unique museum.

Nonnahus

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Museo del Juguete de Akureyri

North Iceland

Step into a whimsical world of childhood memories at Akureyri's charming Toy Museum.

Glaumbær

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Kvikan

reykjanes

Explore Iceland's rich fishing heritage and culture at Kvikan, a modern museum in Reykjanes.

Centro de Emigración de Islandia

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Safnasafnið

North Iceland

Discover Safnasafnið, a distinctive art museum in North Iceland, housed in charming white buildings.

Galería Nacional de Islandia

Capital Region

Discover a captivating collection of Icelandic art from the 19th century to contemporary masterpieces in Reykjavík.

Museo Regional de Snæfellsnes y Hnappdæla

West Iceland

Explore Byggðasafn Snæfellinga og Hnappdæla, also known as The Norwegian House, a charming regional museum.

Víkurprjón — Fábrica de Lana de Vík

South Iceland

Experience traditional Icelandic wool production at Víkurprjón, a renowned workshop in Vík í Mýrdal.

Museo Folclórico de Árnessýsla

South Iceland

Uncover South Iceland's rich heritage at Árnessýsla Folk Museum, nestled in charming historic buildings.

Planta de energía geotérmica Hellisheiði

South Iceland

One of the world's largest geothermal power plants with an exhibition on renewable energy.

Bíldudalur – Museo de Monstruos Marinos

Westfjords

Dive into Westfjords' mysteries at Bíldudalur's Sea Monster Museum, housed in a unique, artfully decorated building.

Bolungarvík y Museo Marítimo de Ósvör

Westfjords

Experience 19th-century Icelandic fishing life at Ósvör Maritime Museum, nestled by the sea.

Centro de asentamiento de Borgarnes

West Iceland

The Settlement Centre (Landnámssetur Íslands) in Borgarnes is one of Iceland's best museums, telling Iceland's Viking-age history through two immersive exhibit…

Museo Einar Jónsson: el escultor simbólico de Islandia

Capital Region

Iceland's great symbolic sculptor — free sculpture garden open year-round beside Hallgrímskirkja.

Ballenas de Islandia: la exposición de ballenas más grande de Europa

Capital Region

23 life-size whale models suspended in Europe's largest whale exhibition at the Old Harbour.

Aurora Reykjavík: el centro de la aurora boreal

Capital Region

Full aurora borealis exhibition with panoramic simulation room at the Old Harbour.

Perlan — Museo Maravillas de Islandia

Capital Region

Experience Iceland's natural wonders, including a real indoor ice cave, within Reykjavík's iconic glass-domed Perlan.

Ásmundarsafn — Museo de Escultura Ásmundur Sveinsson

Capital Region

Sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson's museum — modernist building with sculpture garden.

Museo del Patrimonio Fiordos Occidentales

Westfjords

Museum in Westfjords, Iceland.

Eiríksstaðir

West Iceland

Museum in West Iceland, Iceland.

Sænautasel

North Iceland

Step back in time at Sænautasel, a beautifully preserved turf farm museum nestled in North Iceland.

Museo de la aviación islandesa

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Snorrastofa

West Iceland

Museum in South Iceland, Iceland.

Museo Bjarnarhöfn

West Iceland

Museum in West Iceland, Iceland.

Museo de Historia Natural de Islandia del Este

East Iceland

Step inside this distinctive red building by the water to discover East Iceland's natural and cultural heritage.

Museo del Viajero

Capital Region

Journey through Iceland's epic sagas of exploration and the timeless spirit of the traveller.

Byggðasafn Hafnarfjarðar

Capital Region

Museum in Capital Region, Iceland.

La Casa de la Cultura

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Artículo 67

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Slippurinn

North Iceland

Discover Iceland's maritime heritage at Slippurinn, a vibrant museum housed in a historic white building.

Sjóminja- og smiðjumunasafn Jósafats Hinrikssonar

East Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Skansinn

South Iceland

Museum in South Iceland, Iceland.

Nýlistasafnið

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Museo de Diseño y Artes Aplicadas

Capital Region

Museum in Capital Region, Iceland.

Galería de arte 101

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Museo Mánárbakki

North Iceland

Discover traditional turf-roofed homes and coastal heritage at this charming North Iceland museum.

Fótboltamaðurinn

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

Museo del Pato Eider

Westfjords

Museum in West Iceland, Iceland.

Museo Duus

West Iceland

Museum in Reykjanes, Iceland.

Galería Kaolin Keramik

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Galería Estudio de Cerámica de Arte

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

El Museo de la Motocicleta de Islandia

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Museo Folclórico Local de Sauðaneshús

North Iceland

Step back in time at Sauðaneshús, a charming white house museum preserving Iceland's coastal heritage.

Colección de Minerales de Auðunn

East Iceland

Discover East Iceland's geological wonders at Audun's Mineral Collection, a treasure trove of unique stones.

El Centro Fantasma

South Iceland

Museum in South Iceland, Iceland.

Museo Islandés del Rock 'n' Roll

reykjanes

Museum in Reykjanes, Iceland.

Galería I8

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Museo de Historia Natural de Skagafjörður

North Iceland

Step into history at this unique turf-roofed museum, preserving Skagafjörður's rich cultural heritage.

Centro del zorro ártico

Westfjords

Museum in Westfjords, Iceland.

Museo Marítimo de Hellissandur

West Iceland

Discover Iceland's seafaring soul at Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi, set against the stunning Snæfellsjökull glacier.

Museo de Pesca de Grenivík

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

La Casa Marshall

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Museo Falológico de Islandia

Capital Region

Discover the world's only museum dedicated to phallology, showcasing unique specimens in Reykjavík.

Biblioteca del Agua (Vatnasafn)

West Iceland

Experience Roni Horn's unique art installation, the Library of Water, showcasing Iceland's glacial essence.

Museo Marítimo de Ósvör

Westfjords

Restored turf fisherman's huts from 1900 showing Westfjords fishing history — authentic rowboat fishing station.

Henge ártico (Heimskautsgervið)

North Iceland

Modern Stonehenge-inspired monument aligned with Arctic sun and seasons — unfinished but dramatic on Iceland's northernmost coast.

Árbæjarkirkja á Árbæjarsafni

reykjavik

Árbæjarkirkja is a historic church at Árbæjarsafn in Reykjavík, preserving traditional Icelandic church architecture.

Þjóðarbókhlaðan

Capital Region

Guardian of Iceland's literary heritage — manuscripts, sagas, and 500 years of printed history.

Museo de Arte de Reykjavík

Capital Region

Three venues across Reykjavík showcasing Iceland's greatest art collections.

Hnjótur - Museo de Egill Ólafssonar "Hnjótur Museum"

Westfjords

Discover a unique private collection of Icelandic history, from aviation to fishing, in the remote Westfjords.

Museo al Aire Libre Árbær

Capital Region

A living village of 20+ historic Icelandic buildings — step into life as it was 100 years ago.

Museo de Aviación de Islandia

North Iceland

Iceland's collection of historic aircraft, from vintage biplanes to Cold War jets.

Kjarvalsstaðir

Capital Region

Dedicated to Iceland's most beloved painter, Jóhannes S. Kjarval, in leafy Klambratún.

Instituto Árni Magnússon de Estudios Islandeses

Capital Region

Explore Iceland's priceless medieval manuscripts and linguistic legacy at Árni Magnússon Institute.

Museo del Patrimonio del Este de Islandia

East Iceland

A comprehensive natural history and cultural museum in Egilsstaðir.

Eldheimar

South Iceland

Museum preserving house buried in 1973 eruption

Museo Nacional de Islandia

Capital Region

Explore 1,200 years of Icelandic history, from Viking sagas to modern heritage at this central institution.

Byggðasafnið á Skógum (Museo de Skógar)

South Iceland

Discover Byggðasafnið á Skógum, where iconic black turf houses with vibrant green roofs blend into Iceland's stunning landscape.

Grenjaðarstaður en Aðaldalur

North Iceland

Step back in time at Grenjaðarstaður, an open-air museum showcasing iconic Icelandic turf houses.

Laufás

North Iceland

Step back in time at Laufás, a picturesque turf farm museum showcasing traditional Icelandic life.

Solidaridad en Oddeyri (Samstaða á Oddeyri)

North Iceland

A poignant monument in Akureyri celebrating solidarity and the enduring spirit of Icelandic workers.

FlyOver Iceland

Capital Region

A cinematic flying experience over Iceland's most iconic landscapes.

Museo de la Era del Arenque

North Iceland

The story of the 'Silver of the Sea' — how herring built North Iceland and collapsed overnight.

Museo de las Ballenas de Húsavík

North Iceland

Dedicated entirely to whales — with full skeletons and the science of cetacean life.

Museo Agrícola de Árbær

Capital Region

Step back in time at Árbær Farm Museum, exploring traditional Icelandic turf houses and rural life.

Hafnarhús – Museo de Arte de Reikiavik

Capital Region

Hafnarhús is the harbour branch of the Reykjavík Art Museum, housed in a converted 1930s warehouse on the Old Harbour waterfront.

Reyðarfjörður – Exposiciones de la Segunda Guerra Mundial

East Iceland

Reyðarfjörður was the site of the largest Allied military base in Iceland during World War II, with up to 30,000 British and American troops stationed here to …

Skriðuklaustur

East Iceland

Museum in East Iceland, Iceland.

Kröflustöð

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Museo Textil Heimilisiðnaðarsafnið

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Gljúfrasteinn

West Iceland

Museum in Capital Region, Iceland.

Foto ártica

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Fysa

Capital Region

Fyssa is a striking public sculpture by Rúrí in Reykjavík that explores sound, space, and perception through minimalist architectural forms.

Museo del Transporte de Ystafell

North Iceland

Explore Iceland's fascinating transport history, from vintage cars to a suspended airplane.

Kirkjubæjastofa

South Iceland

Discover Iceland's heritage in a stunning museum whose green roof blends into the dramatic landscape.

Ósvör

Westfjords

Museum in Westfjords, Iceland.

Rey Cristián IX de Dinamarca

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

El Museo Falológico de Islandia

Capital Region

Museum in Capital Region, Iceland.

El Museo Agrícola de Islandia

West Iceland

Museum in West Iceland, Iceland.

Dansleikur

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

Museo de Historia Natural de Kópavogur

Capital Region

Explore Iceland's incredible natural world in a striking, modern building in Kópavogur.

Islas Tónlistarsafn

Capital Region

Museum in Capital Region, Iceland.

Hirningar VI

Capital Region

Hyrningar VI is a modern abstract sculpture in Reykjavík, known for its angular design and interaction with light and space.

Islas Þjóðminjasafn - varðveisla

Capital Region

Museum in Capital Region, Iceland.

Centro de Focas de Islandia (Selasetur Íslands)

North Iceland

Discover Iceland's fascinating seal life and coastal heritage within this iconic red building in North Iceland.

Byggðasafn Húnvetninga y Strandamanna

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Þjóðveldisbærinn

South Iceland

Museum in South Iceland, Iceland.

Bardúsa verslunarminjasafn

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Galería Plegado

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Skaftfell. Centro de Artes Visuales, Este de Islandia

East Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

brietarbrekka

Capital Region

Bríetarbrekka is a public artwork in the Capital Region of Iceland, blending landscape and artistic expression.

Galdramaður

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

Golfþvottur

Capital Region

Gólfþvottur is a modernist sculpture in Reykjavík highlighting everyday labour and human movement through the expressive style of Ásmundur Sveinsson.

Helreiðin

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

Kona að strokka

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

Landkönnuðurinn Þorfinnur karlsefni

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

Móðir Jörð

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

La Mujer Troll (Tröllkona)

Capital Region

Witness the majestic 'Troll Woman' rock formation guarding the dramatic Reykjanes coastline.

El Profeta del Tiempo

Capital Region

Discover Reykjavík's panoramic vistas from this unique weather-prophet sculpture.

Escoria de tierra

Capital Region

Artwork in Capital Region, Iceland.

Hús tímans - hús skáldsins

Capital Region

Gljúfrasteinn, home of Nobel laureate Halldór Laxness, is a preserved writer’s house museum in Mosfellsdalur.

Acuario Sæheimar

South Iceland

Discover Vestmannaeyjar's marine life and puffins at this charming aquarium and natural history museum.

Museo de la Industria

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

El Centro de Asentamiento

West Iceland

Explore Iceland's Viking heritage and sagas amidst stunning West Iceland scenery.

Centro de Lava

South Iceland

Discover Iceland's fiery heart at the Lava Centre, an award-winning, interactive volcanic museum.

Lava Show Vík

South Iceland

Experience real flowing lava in a safe indoor show — the only one of its kind in the world.

Litli Bær

Westfjords

Museum in Westfjords, Iceland.

nulo

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Safnahús Borgarfjarðar

West Iceland

Museum in West Iceland, Iceland.

Amlóði

Capital Region

Amlóði is a public sculpture in Seltjarnarnes, created by Magnús Tómasson and located near Valhúsahæð.

Museo de la Farmacia

Capital Region

Museum in Capital Region, Iceland.

Museo Sigurjón Ólafsson

Capital Region

Museum in Capital Region, Iceland.

Aðalstraeti 10

Capital Region

Museum in Capital Region, Iceland.

Listasafn ASÍ

Capital Region

Museum in Capital Region, Iceland.

Safn Ásgríms Jónssonar

Capital Region

Museum in Capital Region, Iceland.

Gerðarsafn (Museo de Arte de Kópavogur)

Capital Region

Explore modern Icelandic art and heritage in a distinctive building with curved roofs and a striking glass atrium.

Museo de Hechicería y Brujería

Westfjords

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

El Museo de la Era del Arenque

North Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

El Museo del Patrimonio del Este de Islandia

East Iceland

Museum in North Iceland, Iceland.

Museo islandés de la guerra

East Iceland

Museum in East Iceland, Iceland.

Casa Noruega

Westfjords

Step into history at Norwegian House, a striking black timber museum in the Westfjords.

Pakkhús

West Iceland

Step back in time at Pakkhús, a charming museum and restaurant in West Iceland, preserving local heritage.

Museo del Mundo Vikingo

reykjanes

Museum in Reykjanes, Iceland.

Museo Pálshús

North Iceland

Explore Icelandic heritage in this charming white wooden museum with striking red trim, nestled in North Iceland.

Museo de la Guerra y la Paz

West Iceland

Museum in West Iceland, Iceland.

Museo de cera vikingo

South Iceland

Museum in South Iceland, Iceland.

herma

Capital Region

Gallery in Capital Region, Iceland.

Museo del Transporte de Stóragerði

North Iceland

Explore a captivating collection of vintage cars and motorcycles at this North Iceland transportation museum.

Museo Marítimo de Reykjavík

Capital Region

Explore Iceland's fishing heritage aboard a real Coast Guard vessel at the old harbour.

Museo de Fotografía de Reykjavík

Capital Region

Four million photographs document Iceland's visual history — a treasure trove in the city library.

Museo de las Sagas

Capital Region

Journey through Iceland's dramatic Viking and medieval history with lifelike figures and immersive sagas.

Centro de Asentamiento Borgarnes

West Iceland

Two unmissable exhibitions on the Settlement of Iceland and Egil's Saga in Borgarnes.

Exhibición del Asentamiento

Capital Region

Archaeological remains of Viking longhouse

Museo Folclórico de Skógar

South Iceland

Discover Iceland's rich past at Skógar Folk Museum, where traditional turf houses and 15,000 artifacts bring history to life.

Museo de Brujería Hólmavík

Westfjords

Iceland's most unusual museum — exploring its dark history of 17th-century sorcery trials.