Iceland · MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS IN REYKJAVíK
Iceland gives you fewer free days than you planned for. These 15 museums & exhibitions in Reykjavík are the ones worth spending one on, each with its price, its rating and the thing to know before you commit.
Step into Perlan in Reykjavik for a real indoor ice cave, hands-on nature exhibits, a volcano show, and an 8K Northern Lights planetarium.
“different from traditional museums. the amount of experiences are diverse and unparalleled. definitely a must visit if you're in Reykjavik”
See real flowing lava at Reykjavik’s Lava Show, feel the heat, and learn Iceland’s volcanism with a live host. 50-75 minutes.
“Good tour. Informative. It’s a bit short but I think it’s enough? It’s cool to see actual lava. Perfect for people interested in geography and volcanoes… interesting activity perfect for the kids.”
See real molten lava in a Reykjavik showroom. Educational video, live eruption show, Q&A, and optional Premium backstage lounge upgrade.
“Enjoyed the lava show - the lady was informative, enthusiastic and answered questions. Seeing the lava up close was cool and you could really feel the heat. It was great doing this before the lava cave experience as could imagine the lava flowing!”
Perlan in Reykjavík blends an ice cave, volcano simulator, Áróra Northern Lights planetarium, and 360 views.
“Be prepared for a great immersive experienve. Allow at least 2 hours. It's amazing. Lovef every mi ute”
Reykjavik hop-on hop-off bus for 24 hours plus Perlan Museum entry. Ride by Harpa, then see the Ice Cave and 360 views.
“Great virtual experience of Iceland in n the Perlan Museum”
A ticket to Reykjavik’s Whales of Iceland Museum, with life-size whale models, interactive displays, and documentary films plus a multilingual audio guide.
“The atmosphere and ambiance was done with excellent perfection.”
Private South Coast Fire and Ice day trip with waterfalls, black sand, glacier walk, and Lava Show, plus Reykjavik pickup for up to 2.
“Our guide, Ingimunder S, was top notch and made the day amazing. The sites are awe inducing and the Lava Show is not to miss.”
Whales of Iceland in Reykjavik: life-size whale models, multilingual audio guide, and included documentaries in Fin Whale Theatre. Ticket $34.84.
“Not worth the price. I expected more. The amount is high with respect to the size of the "Museum". I belueve it is not worth it.”
Whale watching from Reykjavík to Faxaflói Bay, then the Whales of Iceland museum with 23 life-size models, VR, and audio guides. 3.5 hours.
“Trip in the boat was amazing !! However we bought tickets to go to the museum and we’re not told it closed at 5 and we were flying home the next day So I am dissatisfied with this trip”
Visit the Settlement Center in Reykjavik with a self-guided audio headset tour, covering the Viking settlement story and Egils Saga.
“There are two parts to the tour, with an upstairs and downstairs. There’s a very helpful person at the beginning to give you your headphones and an iPod mini that has the tour in many languages. The upper floor with a history of Iceland was interesting but a little difficult to follow. The tour below with the saga was much more dramatic and entertaining. This is a nice stop if you were visiting the country for the first time.”
Reykjavik whale watching plus the Whales of Iceland exhibition. Sail the Atlantic for minke and humpbacks, then learn with life-size models.
“Very cold and the sea was choppy but to be expected in the Atlantic. We go to see whales and dolphins.”
Reykjavik Golden Circle plus Perlan Museum, ice cave, Aurora planetarium, Kerið crater, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir in one full day.
“Great day out (although tiring, unless you’re fit) Tour guide Sonny was awesome, so informative about not only the trip but about Iceland in general! Eugene the driver was very considerate and a generally nice guy. Long day but the sights and information were enough for us! The national park was great with some fabulous views (one couple opted to stay there and not get back on the bus!). Geysir was a fabulous spectacle although trying to get a great picture/ video when it went off was tricky. The waterfall was amazing, truly a sight to see with some fantastic views. Finished at the Perlan museum which was great, we…”
Whale watching in Faxaflói Bay plus Reykjavik’s only live lava show, with warm gear and indoor cabins in a half-day combo.
“Probably the only place to see real lava so close and get to know about it. Recommended.”
Small-group whale watching from Reykjavik's Old Harbor plus entry to Europe’s top whale museum, with warm gear and onboard biologist.
“Humpbacks put on a show! Extra benefit was the stunning views of the coast from the sea. Friendly staff.”
Reykjavik whale watching plus free entry to Whales of Iceland exhibition. Warm gear, heated cabins, and a bonus museum visit.
“Impressive, so real and big .. just like they are! Interesting for all ages, stories and facts and real sounds of the whales … 🫶”
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