Science & Technology Museums in Iceland
Technology museums, science centers, transport and industrial museums – hands-on and interactive.
Northeast Iceland (6)
South Iceland (5)
East Iceland (2)
West Iceland (2)
Greater Reykjavík (1)
Northwest Iceland (1)
Suðurnes (1)
Science & Technology Museums in Iceland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 18 science and technology museums in Iceland, spread across 7 regions and 15 towns and cities. Most of them are in Northeast Iceland (6), South Iceland (5), and East Iceland (2).
At the city level, Akureyri (3), Siglufjörður (2), and Borgarnes (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several science and technology museums in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,330 at the median, and the middle half charge between ISK 1,900 and ISK 2,550.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 6 offer dedicated programs for families, and 3 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 science and technology museums in Iceland
The best-known science and technology museums in Iceland
Sjóminjasafnið í ReykjavíkTechnology · Reykjavík
Byggðasafnið í SkógumRegional · Skógar
Samgönguminjasafnið YstafelliTechnology · Húsavík- Síldarminjasafn ÍslandsTechnology · Siglufjörður
- Tækniminjasafn AusturlandsTechnology · Seyðisfjörður
- Byggðasafnið á GarðskagaRegional · Garður
- Flugsafn ÍslandsTechnology · Akureyri
- IðnaðarsafniðTechnology · Akureyri
- Jarðhitasýningin á HellisheiðiTechnology · Ölfus
- Landbúnaðarsafn ÍslandsTechnology · Borgarnes
Science and technology museums in Iceland with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible science and technology museums in Iceland
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many science and technology museums are there in Iceland?
Our directory currently lists 18 science and technology museums in Iceland across 15 towns and cities.
What are the best-known science and technology museums in Iceland?
Some of the best known are Sjóminjasafnið í Reykjavík, Byggðasafnið í Skógum, Samgönguminjasafnið Ystafelli, Síldarminjasafn Íslands, and Tækniminjasafn Austurlands.
Which science and technology museums in Iceland offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Byggðasafnið á Garðskaga and Orkusýning Landsvirkjunar í Ljósafossstöð.
Which science and technology museums in Iceland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Sjóminjasafnið í Reykjavík, Byggðasafnið í Skógum, and Iðnaðarsafnið.
Which science and technology museums in Iceland are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Sjóminjasafnið í Reykjavík, Byggðasafnið á Garðskaga, and Jarðhitasýningin á Hellisheiði. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit science and technology museums in Iceland?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,330 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 1,500 to ISK 5,200. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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