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Sight Miðborg, Reykjavík

National Museum of Iceland

A sight in Miðborg, Reykjavík, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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National Museum of Iceland in Miðborg, Reykjavík
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Why go

Settlement-to-today history of Iceland in one clear permanent exhibit.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Reykjavík, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, 0.9 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Miðborg
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Reykjavík, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

    Harbor hot-dog stand open since 1937.

    Food · 0.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Kaldi Bar

    Laugavegur bar pouring Kaldi beer from northern Iceland.

    Drinks · 1.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Sægreifinn (The Sea Baron)

    Old harbor fish shack known for lobster soup and fish skewers.

    Food · 1.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Hallgrímskirkja

    Concrete church inspired by basalt columns, with a tower lift over the rooftops.

    Sight · 1.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Brauð & Co.

    Bakery with a painted facade, famous for cinnamon snails.

    Food · 1.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Harpa

    Concert hall with a glass facade by Olafur Eliasson on the harbor.

    Sight · 1.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

National Museum of Iceland is a stop on our Iceland Ring Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Reykjavík

Another curated sight in Reykjavík. See the full Reykjavík guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Reykjavík run from 2°C in January to 14°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For National Museum of Iceland itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Reykjavík from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Reykjavík weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Suðurgata 41, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland
Coordinates
64.14161, -21.94858
Destination
Reykjavík, Iceland
Website
thjodminjasafn.is

National Museum of Iceland: quick answers

How much time do you need at National Museum of Iceland?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at National Museum of Iceland. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit National Museum of Iceland?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Allow 90 minutes for the main exhibition.

Where is National Museum of Iceland?

National Museum of Iceland is at Suðurgata 41, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland, in Miðborg. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include National Museum of Iceland?

National Museum of Iceland appears on Iceland Ring Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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