We would suggest that you visit the following museums in Reykjavik:
- National Museum of Iceland – This museum is located in the city center and features exhibits on Iceland’s history and culture, from Viking settlements to modern times.
- Reykjavik Art Museum – This museum has three locations in the city and features contemporary art exhibitions from Icelandic and international artists.
- Saga Museum – This museum is located in the Grandi district and features life-sized figures and exhibits that depict the history of Iceland.
- Árbær Open Air Museum – This museum is located on the outskirts of Reykjavik and is an open-air museum featuring old houses and artifacts from Icelandic rural life.
- The Icelandic Phallological Museum – This unique museum is located in the city center and features a collection of phallic specimens from various mammals, including whales and humans.
If you’re interested in museums outside of Reykjavik, you might want to visit the Settlement Center in Borgarnes, which is about an hour’s drive from Reykjavik. This museum features exhibits on Iceland’s settlement history and the Sagas, which are medieval Icelandic stories about the country’s early settlers.
I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any other questions or if there’s anything else I can do to assist you.
