Reykjavik · MUSEUMS
7 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend flying into Keflavik: the 7 museum experiences worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Visit Perlan in Reykjavik for an indoor ice cave, volcano and aurora planetarium shows in 8K, plus a 360 viewpoint.
“It was an amazing aurora show and lava show. Must do!”
Reykjavik by double-decker hop-on hop-off bus plus timed entry to Perlan, with 360 views, ice cave, and volcano and glacier exhibits.
“Great virtual experience of Iceland in n the Perlan Museum”
Visit Whales of Iceland in Reykjavík to see life-size whale models, interactive exhibits, and included documentary screenings in the Fin Whale Theatre.
“It was a very interesting to learn about the noise pollution underwater, very educational and eye opener of what is happening in the oceans. The documentary is highly recommended.”
Skip the line at the National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavik, with a 10-language audio guide and exhibits from Viking times to today.
“Great opportunity to get to know a bit more about Iceland’s history.”
Aurora Reykjavík in Reykjavik brings the northern lights indoors with 7-meter projections, 4K timelapse, 360 VR, and photo tips.
“If you’re visiting Iceland in summer, you won’t have an opportunity to catch them in nature, but you will see them here without any weather concerns. The museum is small but it packs in a lot of history and facts about the northern lights from mythology to science facts. You can listen as you go through QR codes, learn how to photograph the aurora, see a film showing off the aurora all over Iceland and have a VR experience. Definitely worth a look.”
Skip the line for Reykjavik’s Phallological Museum, see 300-plus specimens from 120 species, then grab themed drinks at the Phallus Café.
Whale watching from Reykjavik Old Harbor in Faxaflói Bay, then learn with Whales of Iceland VR and 23 life-size models. 3.5 hours.
“Experience was amazing! Ivan was a fabulous guide. Very knowledgeable and he trained us how to spot the whales ourselves. Exciting time aboard with everyone pointing out minke whales and white beaked dolphins on all sides of the boat. Watching Northern Gannet birds dive-bombing into the water to hunt was hilarious. Highly recommend this tour!!”
