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Iceland is home to nature's most enticing natural features like lakes, springs, volcanoes, and waterfalls. Besides the distinctive landscapes and majestic lagoons, this fantastic wonderland boasts exceptional museums. With Icelanders taking pride in their culture, this great eutopia lures travelers yearly. From the several showrooms displaying different cultures and telling stories dating back thousands of years, it's no wonder it's a top-rated destination among history buffs. From the ancient times of the Vikings to today's art and statues, this haven is truly worth exploring.

The following museums are a must-visit for tourists yearning to understand more about Iceland's creative space.

Regarded as one of Iceland's most significant art museums, The National Gallery Of Iceland was established in 1884. Though it is presently home to the National Gallery Collections, this beautiful facility was an ice house back in the early 20th century. Besides harboring many Icelandic art assemblages from the 19th and 20th centuries, it also has clusters from international artists such as Richard Serra and Pablo Picasso. Also found here are the remarkable Sigurjon Olafsson Museum, the Culture House, and Asgrimur Jonsson Collection.

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Tours are organized to suit everyone, and with a single ticket, art fanatics can access the other spots found here. Guided excursions can be pre-arranged in advance, depending on the needs of the sightseers. It is a family-friendly haven that accommodates everyone. After the tour, guests can savor delicious coffee, refreshments, and some delectable local Icelandic dishes from the cafe.

  • Location: Fríkirkjuvegur 7, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
  • Open: Daily from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Below is the entrance fee:

  • Adults: 2.000 kr
  • Students and senior citizens: 1.000 kr
  • Children under 18 years: Free

Reykjavík City Museum

Dating back from the Viking period to the modern generation, visitors get to explore the past and understand the lifestyle of Reykjavik residents. At this eutopia, guests will find the spectacular Reykjavik Museum of Photography, Arbaer Open-Air Museum, Videy Island, Reykjavik Maritime Museum, and the Settlement Exhibition.

The Settlement Exhibition demonstrates the habitants' lives back in the Viking epoch. With the intriguing imitations of how the longhouse might have looked, guests get a glimpse of what the Reykjaviks landscape was like to the early immigrants. On the other hand, the great Arbaer Open-Air Museum was founded in 1957.

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Visitors can take a peek into the past with over twenty old structures. From the magnificent Reykjavik Maritime Museum, travelers glance through the marine years. The Museum Of Photography puffs works of local and foreign photographers from 1860. Another place tourists can visit in Iceland is Videy Island; tourists can de-stress while taking a stroll and consuming the fresh air.

  • Location: Grandagarour 8,101 Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Open: Daily from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m

Here is the entrance fee:

  • Adults: 2.500 ISK
  • Students: 1,550 ISK
  • Children below 18 years: Free entrance
  • Disabled: Free entrance
  • City Card Holders: Free entrance

The National Museum Of Iceland

Visiting the National Museum Of Iceland is ideal for cultural enthusiasts who desire to understand this glorious country's history. It was established in 1863 and is separated into different areas. From the first and second floors, sightseers will find chronologically composed exhibitions from the Viking time to the 20th century. Also, it has over 2,000 antiques and other displays, helping visitors understand this majestic nation's ancient times. The collection highlights the carved drinking horn and silver hoards, among others. Another unique exhibit found here is the treasured Valpjofsstaoir church door. Its engravings tell a tale of the knight and the lion. The best part is that visitors enjoy complimentary audio guides in different languages throughout the expedition.

On the first floor, guests can relax with their loved ones over a cup of coffee or a delectable dish from the cafe found here. Additionally, with a gift store at this beautiful spot, tourists can buy souvenirs to take back home to their loved ones or to keep as a remembrance of this wonderland.

  • Location : Suðurgata 41, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
  • Open: Tuesday-Sunday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m

The entrance fee is as follows:

  • Adults: 1500 ISK per adult
  • Seniors 67+ years and students: 750 ISK
  • Children: free

Einar Jónsson Museum

From elegant portraits to exquisite sculptures, this impressive museum in Iceland has it all. It was opened in 1923 and is devoted to Iceland's first carver, Einar Jonsson. With approximately 300 pieces done throughout his 60 years of career, visitors have enough to keep busy. Over the years, Einar created distinctive statues that have drawn travelers around the globe for years.

In 1909, he offered all his artwork as a donation to the locals but was not accepted till 1914. The parliament contributed 10,000 crowns towards the construction of this noble museum. In gratitude for the arts of their motherland, a group of supporters gave 20,000 more crowns.

Besides choosing the museum's location, he also drew the building harboring the museum. The structure also has his house with dazzling vistas of the city. Behind the showroom, guests can marvel at the stunning garden embellished with 26 bronze casts of the artist's creation.

  • Location: Hallgrímstorg 3, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
  • Open: From Tuesday to Sunday 12.00 noon - 5.00 p.m

Here is the entrance fee:

  • Adults: 1,500 ISK
  • Seniors 67+ and students: 1,000 ISK
  • Kids under 18 years and the disabled: Free entrance

With Iceland possessing museums dotted all over, history and art lovers can be sure to feel at home. Tourists travel down the history line through the museums and get a clear picture of this magnificent motherland. Depending on one's schedule, travelers can choose where to start from the above-listed spots.