History Museums in Iceland
Museums telling the story of German and European history – from cultural history to the recent past.
Northeast Iceland (14)
Könnunarsögusafnið
Minjasafnið á Akureyri
Síldarminjasafn Íslands
Flugsafn Íslands
Gamli bærinn Laufás
Grenjaðarstaður
Hælið
Hús Hákarla-Jörundar
Iðnaðarsafnið
Minjasafnið að Mánárbakka
Nonnahús
Sauðaneshús
Snartarstaðir
Útgerðaminjasafnið á Grenivík
Greater Reykjavík (10)
South Iceland (10)
West Iceland (9)
Northwest Iceland (7)
Westfjords (7)
East Iceland (5)
Suðurnes (4)
History Museums in Iceland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 66 history museums in Iceland, spread across 8 regions and 48 towns and cities. Most of them are in Northeast Iceland (14), Greater Reykjavík (10), and South Iceland (10).
At the city level, Reykjavík (8), Akureyri (4), and Reykjanesbær (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several history museums in a single day.
6 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,200 at the median, and the middle half charge between ISK 1,700 and ISK 2,800.
11 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 16 offer dedicated programs for families, and 17 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 history museums in Iceland
The best-known history museums in Iceland
Þjóðminjasafn ÍslandsHistory · Reykjavík
Listasafn ÍslandsArt · Reykjavík
ÞjóðveldisbærinnHistory · Þjórsárdalur
EiríksstaðirOpen-air · Búðardalur
VíkingaheimarArchaeology · Reykjanesbær- GljúfrasteinnPeople · Mosfellsbær
LandnámssýninginArchaeology · Reykjavík- Sjóminjasafnið ÓsvörOpen-air · Bolungarvík
Galdrasýning á StröndumSpecial · Hólmavík
KönnunarsögusafniðHistory · Húsavík
History museums in Iceland with free admission
History museums in Iceland with programs for families
- Þjóðminjasafn ÍslandsHistory · Reykjavík
- Listasafn ÍslandsArt · Reykjavík
- EiríksstaðirOpen-air · Búðardalur
- GljúfrasteinnPeople · Mosfellsbær
- LandnámssýninginArchaeology · Reykjavík
Byggðasafn SkagfirðingaRegional · Varmahlíð- Whales of IcelandNature · Reykjavík
- Byggðasafn HafnarfjarðarRegional · Hafnarfjörður
- HafnleysaRegional · Vík
- Heimur í orðumHistory · Reykjavík
Wheelchair-accessible history museums in Iceland
- Þjóðminjasafn ÍslandsHistory · Reykjavík
- Listasafn ÍslandsArt · Reykjavík
- VíkingaheimarArchaeology · Reykjanesbær
- LandnámssýninginArchaeology · Reykjavík
- Whales of IcelandNature · Reykjavík
- Duus SafnahúsRegional · Reykjanesbær
- Heimur í orðumHistory · Reykjavík
- Minjasafn AusturlandsRegional · Egilsstaðir
- Sagnheimar – Byggðasafn VestmannaeyjaRegional · Vestmannaeyjar
SkriðuklausturPeople · Egilsstaðir
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many history museums are there in Iceland?
Our directory currently lists 66 history museums in Iceland across 48 towns and cities.
What are the best-known history museums in Iceland?
Some of the best known are Þjóðminjasafn Íslands, Listasafn Íslands, Þjóðveldisbærinn, Eiríksstaðir, and Víkingaheimar.
Which history museums in Iceland offer free admission?
6 museums are free to visit – for example Rokksafn Íslands, Byggðasafn Hafnarfjarðar, Gamla bókabúðin á Flateyri, and Safn Jóns Sigurðssonar á Hrafnseyri.
Which history museums in Iceland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 27 are open, such as Þjóðminjasafn Íslands, Listasafn Íslands, and Þjóðveldisbærinn.
Which history museums in Iceland are wheelchair accessible?
11 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Þjóðminjasafn Íslands, Listasafn Íslands, and Víkingaheimar. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit history museums in Iceland?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,200 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 500 to ISK 4,000. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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