Museums in South Iceland
The Skógar Museum (Skógasafn) with its open-air section in Skógar, Eldheimar on the 1973 eruption on Heimaey, the LAVA Centre in Hvolsvöllur and the LÁ Art Museum (Listasafn Árnesinga) in Hveragerði.
South Iceland Museum Guide
Our guide lists 21 museums in South Iceland across 18 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Höfn í Hornafirði (2), Stokkseyri (2), and Vestmannaeyjar (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Natural History (24%), History & Cultural History (19%), and City & Regional Museums (19%) – 7 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 2,000 at the median, and the middle half charge between ISK 1,700 and ISK 2,500.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 6 offer dedicated programs for families, and 4 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 South Iceland
The best-known museums in South Iceland
ÞjóðveldisbærinnHistory · Þjórsárdalur
Byggðasafnið í SkógumRegional · Skógar- Byggðasafn ÁrnesingaRegional · Eyrarbakki
- EldheimarHistory · Vestmannaeyjar
- Fischersetur SelfossiPeople · Selfoss
- Gestastofa Þingvalla á HakinuNature · Þingvellir
- HafnleysaRegional · Vík
- Jarðhitasýningin á HellisheiðiTechnology · Ölfus
- Keldur á RangárvöllumOpen-air · Hella
- LAVA CentreNature · Hvolsvöllur
Museums in South Iceland with free admission
Museums in South Iceland with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in South Iceland
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in South Iceland?
Our directory currently lists 21 museums in South Iceland across 18 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in South Iceland?
Some of the best known are Þjóðveldisbærinn, Byggðasafnið í Skógum, Byggðasafn Árnesinga, Eldheimar, and Fischersetur Selfossi.
Which museums in South Iceland offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Listasafn Árnesinga, Orkusýning Landsvirkjunar í Ljósafossstöð, Gamlabúð, and Svavarssafn.
Which museums in South Iceland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 13 are open, such as Þjóðveldisbærinn, Byggðasafnið í Skógum, and Byggðasafn Árnesinga.
Which museums in South Iceland are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Jarðhitasýningin á Hellisheiði, LAVA Centre, and Sagnheimar – Byggðasafn Vestmannaeyja. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in South Iceland?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,000 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 500 to ISK 5,200. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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