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Tales from Iceland
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#1 of 45 Museums in Reykjavik
"What a really fun interactive way to learn about Iceland VR goggles and dress up cameras with lots of comfy seating to watch
films
of Iceland Also free snacks and tea coffee and soft drinks A must visit venue , ho..."
"I love this place - such a unique museum with a terrific format for experiencing the music, sports, history, food, and other major aspects of
Icelandic culture
through very short films."
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Arbaer Open Air Museum
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#2 of 45 Museums in Reykjavik
"If you are there for a free
guided tour
then take the opportunity - it is so informative and the guide who took us around - we were the only two on the tour - was friendly and really really informative."
"Árbaejarsafn is the
museum
for those who enjoy the historical dimensions of Icelandic folk architecture during the centuries of hardship after the reformation in Iceland 1551."
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National Museum of Iceland
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#4 of 45 Museums in Reykjavik
"We found the informative and detailed displays of volcanic activity, glaciers and geothermal
exhibits
, history of the environment of Iceland and its geographic land mass, well explained at this modern museum."
"The museum is informative and interesting - its artefacts take you on a journey from the early Viking settlement through to the country's conversion to Christianity and on through the
centuries
."
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The Settlement Exhibition
2,996
#6 of 45 Museums in Reykjavik
"The
museum
is an excellent way to spend some time in Reykjavik, very educational, and my wife and I who do enjoy history found it an excellent addition and site to see while visiting Iceland."
"The Settlement Exhibition takes you right back to the early settlers of Iceland by way of an
excavated
farmhouse dating back to around 871AD, the use of technology enhances your understanding of the time period an..."
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Saga Museum
1,753
#12 of 45 Museums in Reykjavik
"I've now had the pleasure of meeting the owner twice, both times he was very gracious and informative , I enjoyed our talk very much, seems he makes himself available to anyone who has interest in the
museum
, chee..."
"Awesome
waxworks
(silicone) - really lifelike and gives you a good idea of the Icelandic Sagas / history."
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Museu da Cidade de Reykjavik
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#19 of 45 Museums in Reykjavik
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Adalstraeti
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#28 of 45 Museums in Reykjavik
"Built in 1762, it is the
oldest
house in the downtown."
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Arni Magnusson Institute (Stofnun Arna Magnussonar)
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#40 of 45 Museums in Reykjavik
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Veröld - Vigdís' house
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What are the best places for history museums in Reykjavik?
These places are best for history museums in Reykjavik:
National Museum of Iceland
The Settlement Exhibition
Arbaer Open Air Museum
Tales from Iceland
Saga Museum
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Which places provide the best history museums in Reykjavik for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly history museums in Reykjavik:
Tales from Iceland
Arbaer Open Air Museum
National Museum of Iceland
The Settlement Exhibition
Saga Museum
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Which places provide the best history museums in Reykjavik for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking history museums in Reykjavik:
Arbaer Open Air Museum
National Museum of Iceland
The Settlement Exhibition
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Which places provide the best history museums in Reykjavik for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking history museums in Reykjavik:
Tales from Iceland
Arbaer Open Air Museum
National Museum of Iceland
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Which places provide the best history museums in Reykjavik for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Reykjavik:
Tales from Iceland
Arbaer Open Air Museum
National Museum of Iceland
The Settlement Exhibition
Saga Museum
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