National Museum of Iceland

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History Museumمعلم سياحيArt Museumمتحفنقطة اهتمام

أفضل وقت للزيارة

Late mornings on weekdays offer fewer crowds and better light for photography of the indoor exhibits. Winters provide a cozy experience with less tourist traffic, while summer opens longer hours.

نصائح للميزانية

Standard entry is affordable, with discounts for students and seniors; Reykjavik city card offers free entry and public transport savings. Free admission occurs on certain cultural days annually.

مناسب لـ

History buffs, Families, Cultural explorers, Educational trips

خطط زيارتك

2-3 hours

حول

حقائق سريعة: The collection showcases over 2 million artifacts that tell Iceland's history from the Viking age to the modern era. Some exhibits include ancient tools and medieval manuscripts that reveal daily life and culture through centuries.

النقاط البارزة: An impressive treasure is the Árbæjartorg collection featuring a reconstructed medieval farmstead, where you can walk through turf houses as they were in centuries past. Experience a rare blend of archaeology and folklore with artifacts like the Greenlandic sword said to be over 1,000 years old.

نصائح من الداخل

Wear comfortable shoes for walking on turf paths in the outdoor farmstead area.
Photography is allowed without flash; capture the recreated medieval farmstead early to avoid crowds.
Skip the gift shop first and explore the exhibits to keep your focus on history.
Visit the museum café for a break with local Icelandic treats after exploring.