Top Reykjavik Arts & Design

Explore the world of glaciers at the Perlan Museum Glacier and Ice Cave Exhibition in Reykjavik. Enter the museum for a guided tour of the world’s only indoor ice cave, learning about glaciers' secrets and uncertain future from your guide as you explore the frozen tunnel. Then, experience the multimedia displays on glaciers with the provided digital guides; admire the 360-degree views over Reykjavik from the observation deck; and enjoy the café and gift shop.

Gain insight into some of Iceland’s most magnificent native wildlife on an adventurous whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik along with admission to the Whales of Iceland Exhibition. Hop aboard your boat in Reykjavik’s Old Harbor and head out into Faxaflói Bay. Watch the waves for graceful minke and humpback whales, and curious porpoises and dolphins. Learn of the creatures’ life-cycles and habits from the informative on-board commentary. Before or after the cruise, visit the Whales of Iceland exhibition at your leisure and admire life-size models of Iceland’s native whale species.

Combine pre-booked admission tickets to the Perlan’s Wonders of Iceland exhibition with a planetarium show on the elusive, green dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis. Walk through a reconstructed Ice Cave, learn about Iceland’s glaciers in an interactive display, and see a replica of a bird cliff. Then, sit back and relax as you embark on a multimedia Northern Lights journey.

With these pre-booked admission tickets to Iceland’s Northern Lights Planetarium Show, you’ll get a first-hand peek at a thrilling reproduction of the Arctic phenomenon of Aurora Borealis. Embark on a unique journey, the result of a collaboration between top Icelandic artists, musicians, and photographers.

Sightseeing, especially in a pricey country such as Iceland, can get expensive. Entrance fees to attractions can quickly add up. Take the sting out of your visit to Reykjavík with the City Card: for 48 hours you'll enjoy free admission to top attractions, as well as other perks such as free transportation and discounts at restaurants.

The Saga Museum in Reykjavik is a place where key moments in Icelandic history are brought to life. On this independent visit, explore the exhibits with your audio-guide to hand, and delve into over a thousand years of Icelandic civilization. Perhaps dress like famous Viking Leif Eiriksson, hear of historic poets such as Snorri Sturlusson, and gain insight into what makes this small but mighty island nation so special.

Secure your ticket in advance and explore the Whales of Iceland Exhibition at your own pace. Walk past 23 man-made, life-size models of the various whale species in Iceland, and use the interactive stations to watch videos and learn about the different species. This family-friendly experience is centrally located in Reykjavik.

Reykjavík is an expensive city to visit, but you can ease some of the pain on your wallet with the City Card. For 72 hours, you will enjoy free admission to top attractions, free entry to thermal baths, free public transport, and more.

Beat the rush with guaranteed admission to the Settlement Exhibition, and learn the little-known history of Iceland’s early past. Enjoy family-friendly multimedia exhibits, which bring to life the Saga of Egil Skallagrimsson, the island nation’s national epic, written by an acclaimed Viking poet. Self-guided audio tours are available in 15 languages.

The National Museum of Iceland's permanent exhibition, Making of a Nation - Heritage and History in Iceland, is intended to provide insight into the history of the Icelandic nation from the Settlement to the present day. The aim is to cast light on the Icelanders' past by placing the cultural heritage preserved by the National Museum in a historical context, guided by the question: What makes a nation? The exhibition includes about 2,000 objects, dating from the Settlement Age to the present, as well as about 1,000 photographs from the 20th century. The exhibition is conceived as a journey through time: it begins with the ship in which medieval settlers crossed the ocean to their new home, it ends in a modern airport, the Icelanders' gateway to the world.

Iceland is renowned for its commitment to renewable energy — renewable power sources account for more than 70 percent of total primary energy consumption, more than anywhere else. Sustainable energy is a complicated subject but you can learn all about it by visiting the geothermal exhibition at Hellisheidi Power Plant, the world's largest geothermal single site unit.

Enhance your knowledge of and appreciation for renewable energy on this private guided tour of the geothermal exhibition at Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant, the largest geothermal single site power plant in the world. As you explore the power plant, get insights from your guide about how almost 100 percent of Iceland's energy comes from renewable sources. Includes a welcome drink and snacks.

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Welcome to an enchanting and magical adventure in Reykjavik, a sub-zero experience. The only one in Iceland. Inside find an ice-art gallery with sculptures & a bar, all made in crystal clear ice.

Save time and money with this ticket that grants you admission to both of the houses of the National Museum of Iceland: The Culture House and The National Museum of Iceland, Sudurgata. Explore at your own pace and get insight into Iceland's cultural heritage.

Secure your ticket in advance and explore the Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll at your own pace. Receive an iPad upon entry and use the Rock ‘n’ Roll app to learn about Icelandic artists like Sugarcubes, Björk, Of Monsters and Men, and more. See the exhibits, test your musical abilities in the sound lab, and stop by the cinema running documentaries on Icelandic music.