Reykjavik · MUSEUMS
6 reviewed
Below are the 6 best museum experiences leaving Reykjavik right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it earned the spot.
Hop on a double-decker bus from Harpa for 24 hours, then use a timed ticket to Perlan’s Wonders of Iceland, with 360 views.
“The Perlan museum is now one of my favorite museums in the world. What an experience! I strongly recommend it.”
Step into Whales of Iceland in Reykjavík for life-size whale models, interactive exhibits, and included documentary screenings in the Fin Whale Theatre.
“Great to see whales in life size - interesting contwnt and a coffee at the end made a well-rounded experience”
Skip-the-line entry to the National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavik, with an audio guide and a Viking-to-modern timeline.
“Just great. Wonderful exhibits that explained Iceland’s settlement history very well. Necessary for every visitor. Another opportunity to do something meaningful on your schedule.”
Aurora Reykjavík in Reykjavik: 4K timelapse, 7m projections and VR, plus aurora photo simulator tips. Prepaid ticket, ~1 hour.
“The experience was great. We enjoyed seeing the Northern Lights since we may never see them ourselves. I gave it a 4 because it moved and the tickets as well as the literature still had the old address.”
Skip the line in Reykjavik to see 300+ phallus specimens by 120 species, then visit the Phallus Café and Bistro.
Whale watch from Reykjavík’s Old Harbor then the Whales of Iceland museum with 23 life-size models and VR. 3.5 hours, $123.
“The thrill of searching for sea life and then anticipating where you'll see the next whale surface was brilliant. Although we only managed to see a young humpback whale on our trip, our guide was hilarious and kept spirits high with fun facts and information for all. Overalls and refreshments are avaliable on the boat, which is very handy, I would highly recommend this trip as we both enjoyed it.”
