The Settlement Exhibition, Capital Region, Iceland
4.5 (3.089 reviews) Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #8 in Reykjavik Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
Perfect introduction to Iceland
The Settlement Exhibition - Step into the Viking Age. An open excavation where Viking ruins meet digital technology. Just below ground in downtown Reykjavik, this open excavation uncovers the city's Viking Age history. Discovered during building work, then carefully excavated, these remnants of the past are the earliest evidence of human settlement in the city. Family-friendly, including a children's activity area, this multimedia exhibition uses creative technology to immerse you in the Viking Age. Open daily 09:00-18:00 (9 am - 6 pm). Guided tours in summer on weekdays at 11:00. Address: Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavik The Settlement Exhibition is part of Reykjavik City Museum: One museum in five unique places. Welcome!
Address
Adalstraeti 16, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Mobile
Website
http://reykjavikcitymuseum.is/the-settlement-exhibition
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 4:51
User Ratings
4.5 based on (3.089 reviews)
Reviews
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5ChristineB_Cf 5:00 PM Feb 15, 2023
A concise history of Iceland
A fascinating museum which, in conjunction with the National Museum of Iceland, gives a thorough insight into how people have lived in Iceland from the time of settlement. After viewing the longhouse, the exhibits onwards to the present day were also very interesting. We particularly liked the yellow bus and its journey through new urban developments. We easily spent two happy hours here.
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5Ali Sang 5:00 PM May 15, 2022
A walk through history
This gem in the heart of Reyjavik is well worth the visit. After traveling around Iceland for a week, it was great to learn about the settlement of Iceland in the 900s and to learn to history until present time. This museum offers a glimpse into the lives of early settlers with an excavated longhouse. There are different levels and floors to the museum, each one offering information about different parts of Iceland's history. I recommend 2 hours for this museum. The tickets are about $15 per adult.
