Open-Air Museums in Iceland
Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.
South Iceland (4)
East Iceland (3)
Northeast Iceland (2)
West Iceland (2)
Greater Reykjavík (1)
Suðurnes (1)
Westfjords (1)
Open-Air Museums in Iceland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 14 open-air museums in Iceland, spread across 7 regions and 13 towns and cities. Most of them are in South Iceland (4), East Iceland (3), and Northeast Iceland (2).
At the city level, Egilsstaðir (2), Akranes (1), and Bolungarvík (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,500 at the median, and the middle half charge between ISK 2,300 and ISK 2,800.
3 museums offer dedicated programs for families and 6 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 open-air museums in Iceland
The best-known open-air museums in Iceland
ÁrbæjarsafnOpen-air · Reykjavík
ÞjóðveldisbærinnHistory · Þjórsárdalur
EiríksstaðirOpen-air · Búðardalur- Sjóminjasafnið ÓsvörOpen-air · Bolungarvík
Byggðasafnið í SkógumRegional · Skógar
Byggðasafnið í GörðumHistory · Akranes- Gamli bærinn LaufásOpen-air · Grenivík
- GrenjaðarstaðurRegional · Grenjaðarstaður
- Keldur á RangárvöllumOpen-air · Hella
- Minjasafnið á BustarfelliRegional · Vopnafjörður
Open-air museums in Iceland with programs for families
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many open-air museums are there in Iceland?
Our directory currently lists 14 open-air museums in Iceland across 13 towns and cities.
What are the best-known open-air museums in Iceland?
Some of the best known are Árbæjarsafn, Þjóðveldisbærinn, Eiríksstaðir, Sjóminjasafnið Ósvör, and Byggðasafnið í Skógum.
Which open-air museums in Iceland offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Stekkjarkot and Gamlabúð.
Which open-air museums in Iceland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Þjóðveldisbærinn, Byggðasafnið í Skógum, and Keldur á Rangárvöllum.
How much does it cost to visit open-air museums in Iceland?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,500 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 1,700 to ISK 3,000. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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