National Museum Of Iceland

The museum aims to spread the knowledge of Icelandic cultural heritage from the nation’s earliest settlement through to the modern day. The main exhibition of the museum - Making of a Nation - Heritage and History in Iceland will take you on a journey from the past eras to the present day through interactive displays, of more than 2000 objects belonging across ages. In addition, more than 1000 photographs belonging to the 20th century are present in this exhibition. Apart from this the museum also contains a collection of around 6.5 million photographs in various forms and prints, both by individuals and professionals.

• Visit the National Museum to get an insight into the cultural history of Iceland from the beginning of settlement till the present day.
• Opt for a 45-minute guided tour of the permanent exhibition - Making of a Nation - Heritage and History in Iceland.
• Take a look at more than 2000 objects and 1000 photographs from the time of settlement till the opening of the modern airport.
• Listen to the audio guide in your preferred language to get in-depth knowledge about the exhibits on display.
• Learn the history of the museum, about how the collection began and ended in the museum of today.