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Museum · Reykjavik · Updated on 1 November 2026.

National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavik

National Museum of Iceland is a museum in Reykjavik, Capital Region. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 8 of the 19 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 200 m you'll find a bench and a bike pump.

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Audio tour · National Museum of Iceland

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You're standing at the National Museum of Iceland, on Suðurgata in Reykjavík. In Icelandic it's called Þjóðminjasafn Íslands. Go on, try saying that out loud. Behind these walls lies the memory of an entire nation.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Every day 10:00-17:00
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near National Museum of Iceland

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

19 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 8 of the 19 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Hallgrímskirkja
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Hallgrímskirkja · 1 km

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Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
The Pearl
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

The Pearl · 2 km

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Photo: Ray Swi-hymn from Sijhih-Taipei, Taiwan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Hofdi house
MuseumAudio story · 3 min

Hofdi house · 2.1 km

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Photo: Laurentgauthier · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Imagine Peace Tower
MemorialAudio story · 2 min

Imagine Peace Tower · 4.9 km

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Photo: McKay Savage from London, UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
The Icelandic Phallological Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

The Icelandic Phallological Museum · 940 m

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Photo: Witho F. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Hear the story of Hallgrímskirkja on the spot with the app

Also within walking distance

The 2 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1National Gallery of IcelandMuseum · 500 m away
  2. 2Reykjavik Art MuseumMuseum · 880 m away
All 24 points of interest in Reykjavik →

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Frequently asked questions

When is National Museum of Iceland open?

Every day 10:00-17:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is National Museum of Iceland wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at National Museum of Iceland, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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