City & Regional Museums in Iceland
State, city and local history museums that bring the history of their region to life.
East Iceland (12)
Tækniminjasafn Austurlands
Breiðdalssetur
Frakkar á Íslandsmiðum
Íslenska stríðsárasafnið
Langabúð
Minjasafn Austurlands
Minjasafnið á Bustarfelli
Óbyggðasetur Íslands
Sænautasel
Safnahúsið á Norðfirði
Sjóminjasafn Austurlands
Teigarhorn
Northeast Iceland (11)
West Iceland (8)
Æðarsetur Íslands
Gestastofa Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarðs á Malarrifi
Landbúnaðarsafn Íslands
Norska húsið – Byggðasafn Snæfellinga og Hnappdæla
Pakkhús
Safnahús Borgarfjarðar
Þjóðgarðsmiðstöð Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarðs á Hellissandi
Hákarlasafnið í Bjarnarhöfn
Westfjords (8)
South Iceland (7)
Northwest Iceland (5)
Greater Reykjavík (3)
Suðurnes (3)
City & Regional Museums in Iceland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 57 city and regional museums in Iceland, spread across 8 regions and 46 towns and cities. Most of them are in East Iceland (12), Northeast Iceland (11), and Westfjords (8).
At the city level, Egilsstaðir (3), Stykkishólmur (3), and Borgarnes (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several city and regional museums in a single day.
9 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,000 at the median, and the middle half charge between ISK 1,600 and ISK 2,330.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 14 offer dedicated programs for families, and 19 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 city and regional museums in Iceland
The best-known city and regional museums in Iceland
ÁrbæjarsafnOpen-air · Reykjavík
Sjóminjasafnið í ReykjavíkTechnology · Reykjavík
Byggðasafn SkagfirðingaRegional · Varmahlíð
Byggðasafnið í SkógumRegional · Skógar- Minjasafnið á AkureyriRegional · Akureyri
SafnasafniðArt · Svalbarðseyri- Tækniminjasafn AusturlandsTechnology · Seyðisfjörður
- Æðarsetur ÍslandsNature · Stykkishólmur
- Báta- og hlunnindasýninginRegional · Reykhólar
- BreiðdalsseturNature · Breiðdalsvík
City and regional museums in Iceland with free admission
- BreiðdalsseturNature · Breiðdalsvík
- Byggðasafn HafnarfjarðarRegional · Hafnarfjörður
- Byggðasafnið á GarðskagaRegional · Garður
- Gamla bókabúðin á FlateyriHistory · Flateyri
- Safnahús BorgarfjarðarRegional · Borgarnes
- StekkjarkotOpen-air · Reykjanesbær
- Útgerðaminjasafnið á GrenivíkRegional · Grenivík
- Þjóðgarðsmiðstöð Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarðs á HellissandiNature · Hellissandur
- GamlabúðOpen-air · Höfn í Hornafirði
City and regional museums in Iceland with programs for families
- ÁrbæjarsafnOpen-air · Reykjavík
- Sjóminjasafnið í ReykjavíkTechnology · Reykjavík
- Byggðasafn SkagfirðingaRegional · Varmahlíð
- Tækniminjasafn AusturlandsTechnology · Seyðisfjörður
- Byggðasafn HafnarfjarðarRegional · Hafnarfjörður
- Byggðasafnið á GarðskagaRegional · Garður
- Gestastofa Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarðs á MalarrifiNature · Hellissandur
- HafnleysaRegional · Vík
- Minjasafn AusturlandsRegional · Egilsstaðir
- Óbyggðasetur ÍslandsRegional · Egilsstaðir
Wheelchair-accessible city and regional museums in Iceland
- Sjóminjasafnið í ReykjavíkTechnology · Reykjavík
- SafnasafniðArt · Svalbarðseyri
- Æðarsetur ÍslandsNature · Stykkishólmur
- Byggðasafnið á GarðskagaRegional · Garður
- Duus SafnahúsRegional · Reykjanesbær
- Minjasafn AusturlandsRegional · Egilsstaðir
- PálshúsNature · Ólafsfjörður
- Sagnheimar – Byggðasafn VestmannaeyjaRegional · Vestmannaeyjar
- Þjóðgarðsmiðstöð Snæfellsjökulsþjóðgarðs á HellissandiNature · Hellissandur
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many city and regional museums are there in Iceland?
Our directory currently lists 57 city and regional museums in Iceland across 46 towns and cities.
What are the best-known city and regional museums in Iceland?
Some of the best known are Árbæjarsafn, Sjóminjasafnið í Reykjavík, Byggðasafn Skagfirðinga, Byggðasafnið í Skógum, and Minjasafnið á Akureyri.
Which city and regional museums in Iceland offer free admission?
9 museums are free to visit – for example Breiðdalssetur, Byggðasafn Hafnarfjarðar, Byggðasafnið á Garðskaga, and Gamla bókabúðin á Flateyri.
Which city and regional museums in Iceland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 22 are open, such as Sjóminjasafnið í Reykjavík, Byggðasafn Skagfirðinga, and Byggðasafnið í Skógum.
Which city and regional museums in Iceland are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Sjóminjasafnið í Reykjavík, Safnasafnið, and Æðarsetur Íslands. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit city and regional museums in Iceland?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,000 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 500 to ISK 3,000. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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