National Museum of Iceland
About This Museum
People often wander in here looking for the famous Settlement Age artifacts, and they never leave disappointed. But what truly captivates most is the sheer breadth of it all—the way a 13th-century church door carved with saints sits just a room away from a 1970s punk band's leather jacket. You'll find yourself lost in quiet corners, piecing together the story of this island through fragments of everyday life and extraordinary events. It’s less a museum and more a conversation with Iceland itself, leaving you with a profound sense of its resilient spirit.
Collection Highlights
The Valþjófsstaður door, a medieval treasure with its intricate carvings of a knight and a lion, is an absolute showstopper. Then there's the powerful collection of 20th-century photographs that capture the raw transformation of the nation, from fishing villages to a modern society.
Visitor Information
You'll find us on Suðurgata, right by the university—it's a handsome building that's hard to miss. It's the perfect place to spend a rainy Reykjavík afternoon, and they always have something new on in their temporary exhibition spaces.
Architecture & Building
A stately, pale stone building that feels both grand and welcoming, reflecting an early 20th-century sensibility that has been thoughtfully expanded over the years.
Contact & Location
Address: Þjóðminjasafn Íslands, 41, Suðurgata, Háskóli, Miðborg, Reykjavíkurborg, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, 102, Ísland
Phone: +354 530 2200
Website: Visit Website
