Iceland · MUSEUMS
Good museum visits fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Perlan’s real ice cave, volcano show, aurora planetarium, interactive exhibits, and 360° Reykjavik views with a flexible 2-hour ticket.
“Great museum with lots of interactive things! Stunning views from floor 4 and 5. Rotating floor of restaurant was a lovely touch and a complete surprise took us 20 mins to realise we were gently turning.”
See Reykjavík by flexible hop-on hop-off bus, then explore Perlan’s ice cave, volcano displays, and 360-degree city views.
“Bus driver Mathew was fantastic! Very helpful, informative and friendly!”
See 23 life-size whale species, watch films narrated by David Attenborough, and explore interactive exhibits at Reykjavík’s Whales of Iceland museum.
“An interesting visit about the giants of the Ocean. The museum give informations about lot of whales thanks to the panels and audioguide available in many languages. I loved this experience !”
Trace Iceland from Viking settlement to modern life at Reykjavík’s National Museum, with Thor, medieval art, photos, audio guide, and temporary shows.
“Better numbering for each exhibit. It was a little hard to follow along, exhibits seemed spread out and not clearly sequential.”
Review of Aurora Reykjavík, with aurora films, VR, science exhibits, and photo tips to help you decide if the $33 visit is worthwhile.
“If traveling during the summer, great way to learn about the Northern Lights. Lots of history and information on where and how the lights form. Great displays. Self guided makes this a bit lack luster. Not for little kids, they would be bored unless already a space/science nut.”
Pick a season, a glacier or a hot pool.
