Museums in Greater Reykjavík
The National Museum of Iceland (Þjóðminjasafn Íslands), the National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Íslands) and the three sites of Reykjavík Art Museum, the exhibitions at Perlan, the Saga Museum, Whales of Iceland and the Árbær open-air museum in Reykjavík, and the Gerðarsafn art museum in Kópavogur.
Greater Reykjavík Museum Guide
Our guide lists 26 museums in Greater Reykjavík across 5 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Reykjavík (20), Hafnarfjörður (2), and Kópavogur (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (42%), History & Cultural History (15%), and Natural History (15%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.
4 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,550 at the median, and the middle half charge between ISK 1,500 and ISK 3,900.
15 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 18 offer dedicated programs for families, and 12 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 museums in Greater Reykjavík
The best-known museums in Greater Reykjavík
Hið íslenzka reðasafnSpecial · Reykjavík
Þjóðminjasafn ÍslandsHistory · Reykjavík
Listasafn ÍslandsArt · Reykjavík
ÁrbæjarsafnOpen-air · Reykjavík
NýlistasafniðArt · Reykjavík- GljúfrasteinnPeople · Mosfellsbær
Sjóminjasafnið í ReykjavíkTechnology · Reykjavík
LandnámssýninginArchaeology · Reykjavík- Ljósmyndasafn ReykjavíkurArt · Reykjavík
KjarvalsstaðirArt · Reykjavík
Museums in Greater Reykjavík with free admission
Museums in Greater Reykjavík with programs for families
- Þjóðminjasafn ÍslandsHistory · Reykjavík
- Listasafn ÍslandsArt · Reykjavík
- ÁrbæjarsafnOpen-air · Reykjavík
- GljúfrasteinnPeople · Mosfellsbær
- Sjóminjasafnið í ReykjavíkTechnology · Reykjavík
- LandnámssýninginArchaeology · Reykjavík
- KjarvalsstaðirArt · Reykjavík
Listasafn Einars JónssonarArt · Reykjavík
ÁsmundarsafnArt · Reykjavík- Whales of IcelandNature · Reykjavík
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Greater Reykjavík
- Hið íslenzka reðasafnSpecial · Reykjavík
- Þjóðminjasafn ÍslandsHistory · Reykjavík
- Listasafn ÍslandsArt · Reykjavík
- Sjóminjasafnið í ReykjavíkTechnology · Reykjavík
- LandnámssýninginArchaeology · Reykjavík
- Ljósmyndasafn ReykjavíkurArt · Reykjavík
- KjarvalsstaðirArt · Reykjavík
- Whales of IcelandNature · Reykjavík
- Aurora ReykjavíkNature · Reykjavík
HafnarborgArt · Hafnarfjörður
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Greater Reykjavík?
Our directory currently lists 26 museums in Greater Reykjavík across 5 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Greater Reykjavík?
Some of the best known are Hið íslenzka reðasafn, Þjóðminjasafn Íslands, Listasafn Íslands, Árbæjarsafn, and Nýlistasafnið.
Which museums in Greater Reykjavík offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Nýlistasafnið, Byggðasafn Hafnarfjarðar, Hafnarborg, and Náttúrusafn Kópavogs.
Which museums in Greater Reykjavík are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 19 are open, such as Hið íslenzka reðasafn, Þjóðminjasafn Íslands, and Listasafn Íslands.
Which museums in Greater Reykjavík are wheelchair accessible?
15 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Hið íslenzka reðasafn, Þjóðminjasafn Íslands, and Listasafn Íslands. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Greater Reykjavík?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,550 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 1,000 to ISK 7,090. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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