Special-Interest Museums in Iceland
From chocolate to toys: museums with unusual themes.
Northeast Iceland (5)
Greater Reykjavík (3)
Northwest Iceland (3)
Westfjords (3)
South Iceland (2)
Suðurnes (1)
West Iceland (1)
Special-Interest Museums in Iceland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 18 special-interest museums in Iceland, spread across 7 regions and 14 towns and cities. Most of them are in Northeast Iceland (5), Greater Reykjavík (3), and Northwest Iceland (3).
At the city level, Reykjavík (3), Hólmavík (2), and Siglufjörður (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several special-interest museums in a single day.
1 museum is 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 2,500.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 4 offer dedicated programs for families, and 9 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 special-interest museums in Iceland
The best-known special-interest museums in Iceland
Hið íslenzka reðasafnSpecial · Reykjavík
Galdrasýning á StröndumSpecial · Hólmavík- The Húsavík Eurovision ExhibitionSpecial · Húsavík
- Rokksafn ÍslandsSpecial · Reykjanesbær
- Aurora ReykjavíkNature · Reykjavík
- Fischersetur SelfossiPeople · Selfoss
- Fræðasetur um forystuféNature · Svalbarð
- HæliðHistory · Kristnes
- HeimilisiðnaðarsafniðSpecial · Blönduós
- PerlanNature · Reykjavík
Special-interest museums in Iceland with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible special-interest museums in Iceland
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many special-interest museums are there in Iceland?
Our directory currently lists 18 special-interest museums in Iceland across 14 towns and cities.
What are the best-known special-interest museums in Iceland?
Some of the best known are Hið íslenzka reðasafn, Galdrasýning á Ströndum, The Húsavík Eurovision Exhibition, Rokksafn Íslands, and Aurora Reykjavík.
Which special-interest museums in Iceland offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Rokksafn Íslands.
Which special-interest museums in Iceland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Hið íslenzka reðasafn, Galdrasýning á Ströndum, and Aurora Reykjavík.
Which special-interest museums in Iceland are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Hið íslenzka reðasafn, Aurora Reykjavík, and Perlan. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit special-interest museums in Iceland?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,200 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 1,400 to ISK 7,090. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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