15 Museum Tickets in Iceland, Shortlisted

1.Perlan Museum Wonders of Iceland Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,575 reviews · from $48Our pick

Explore Reykjavik’s Perlan Museum with an ice cave, volcano show, northern lights planetarium, interactive exhibits, and 360-degree views.

“Perlan is a super place to visit, walk up from the town and spend at least 4 hours there. The exhibits are superb with so much information and interactive displays. The staff are all very helpful and the aurora show in the main audiatorium was really worth it. Take your own snacks though.. Eye wateringly excessive prices in the restaurant but splash out for a coffee and sit and enjoy the revolving dome and the changing scenery of reykjavik and the surroundings. Lovely walks around the grounds of Perlan also.”

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2.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Perlan Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 719 reviews · 1 day · from $88

See Reykjavík by flexible hop-on hop-off bus, then explore Perlan’s ice cave, volcano exhibits, and 360-degree city views.

“Our bus was very comfortable. We got a tour guide through headphones. We were able to ride around and see all the sights and then go b back around and get off wherever saw something interesting.”

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3.Whales of Iceland Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 493 reviews · 1 day · from $34

See 23 life-size whale species at Reykjavík’s Whales of Iceland, with films, interactive exhibits, an audio guide, parking, and family fun.

“This was good to see live scales models of whales although very small so your tour is over very quickly.”

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4.National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 432 reviews · 365 days · from $20Best value

See Iceland’s story from Viking settlement to modern times with Thor, medieval art, audio guides, and flexible museum entry.

“Spent about an hour and a half in the museum. Enjoyed all the exhibits Definitely worth it”

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5.Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center Museum Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Explore Aurora Reykjavík’s northern lights exhibits, 4K film, 360° VR, myths, science, and photography tips in a one-hour museum visit.

“If traveling during the summer, great way to learn about the Northern Lights. Lots of history and information on where and how the lights form. Great displays. Self guided makes this a bit lack luster. Not for little kids, they would be bored unless already a space/science nut.”

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6.Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 209 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Explore Iceland’s volcanoes at Lava Centre near Hvolsvöllur, with interactive exhibits, an earthquake simulator, film, and rooftop views.

“Absolutely Unique, Bang for time and money, both for adults and kids, very well presented by host....”

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7.Ancient Historical Site Tour at the Caves of Hella

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Explore four ancient man-made caves near Hella, hear Icelandic stories, and judge whether this short, chilly history tour is worth $55.65.

“The tour guide was fun! Unfortunately in my opinion, they were making something out of nothing. Interesting but a bit of a let down. Many others really enjoyed it so you will need to decide for yourself.”

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8.Icelandic Phallological Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Explore Reykjavik’s Phallological Museum, home to 300 specimens from 120 species, plus penis-themed waffles, cocktails, and local beer.

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9.Whale Watching Tour, Whales of Iceland Exhibition

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 187 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $123

Review of Reykjavik’s whale-watching boat trip and Whales of Iceland museum, with practical tips, wildlife odds, price advice, and booking guidance.

“There were whales in a neighbouring port and the tour took us by boat. We were able to see 2 humpbacks! One even breached. It was a life experience. Dx”

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10.Saga Museum – Entrance ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 110 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Explore Reykjavik’s Saga Museum with an audio guide, lifelike Viking scenes, historic figures, dress-up fun, and family-friendly exhibits.

“Very well done. The history comes alive with the well made figures and the scenes they are set in. We really enjoyed it. The staff was very kind and helpful.”

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11.Skip the Line: The National Museum of Iceland Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Explore Iceland’s story at Reykjavik’s National Museum with skip-the-line entry, audio tour access, free lockers, and flexible cancellation.

“Really enjoyed our museum visit. Staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. The exhibits started with the first settlers up to the present day. Very interesting afternoon.”

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12.Hellisheiði Geothermal Exhibition: Entry and Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 88 reviews · 1 day · from $21

See how Iceland turns volcanic heat into power at Hellisheiði, with interactive exhibits, audio commentary, Carbfix, and mountain views.

“I found the tour, films and audio guide very interesting and informative. I very much enjoyed the experience, and feel I know a lot more now about geothermal energy! The reception staff were also pleasant and helpful.”

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13.Volcano Exhibition and Cinema – Lava Centre Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 66 reviews · 1 day · from $42

Explore Iceland’s volcanic forces at Lava Centre with interactive displays, eruption films, earthquake simulation, and volcano views from the deck.

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14.Saga Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Explore Icelandic sagas through 20 lifelike scenes, audio stories, Viking costumes, and hands-on history at Reykjavik’s Saga Museum.

“The audio was ok but there was a lot of waiting around for the next step”

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15.Settlement and Egils Saga Exhibition Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 49 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Review of Reykjavik’s Settlement and Egils Saga Exhibition, with audio tour details, value, practical tips, and who should book.

“There are two parts to the tour, with an upstairs and downstairs. There’s a very helpful person at the beginning to give you your headphones and an iPod mini that has the tour in many languages. The upper floor with a history of Iceland was interesting but a little difficult to follow. The tour below with the saga was much more dramatic and entertaining. This is a nice stop if you were visiting the country for the first time.”

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