The Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur (Reykjavík Museum of Photography) is a fast-growing museum, with an increasingly important role in Reykjavík's cultural landscape. The Museum's main role is the collection, conservation and documentation of photographs relating to the city, and it now has a collection of over 1.5 million photographs, negatives and prints, by both amateur and professional photographers. Serving as a source and creator of visual documentation of Reykjavík and Iceland, the museum holds regular exhibitions, displaying the work of international and Icelandic photographers. Admission is free.
Reykjavikin Viikinkimerimuseo ei voisi sijaita paremmalla paikalla kuin vanhassa kalatehtaassa sataman vieressä. Sen nykyinen näyttely keskittyy Islantiin muuttaneisiin kansoihin ja erityisesti Cootiin, Islannin ensimmäiseen. Pääsymaksu on aikuisilta viisisaataa kruunua, alle 18-vuotiailta kaksisataa viisikymmentä ja ryhmämaksutkin ovat mahdollisia.
Open all year round, Aurora Reykjavík is an interactive, educational and recreational center that educates visitors about the myths, legends and science behind Northern Lights. Visitors can have a surreal experience of this natural phenomenon on their large 22.9-feet (7 meters) wide projection screen. When the skies are clear and the season is right, they conduct fully-guided tours to witness the spectacularly breathtaking Aurora Borealis.
What formerly stood as a warehouse, finally made way for the Habour House Museum in 1932. For over a decade now, the Harbor House Museum has been operating under the Reykjavik Art Museum. Most of the exhibits on display here belong to renowned artist Erró. Call ahead for more details.
One of the best parks in the city, Klambratún is known for its lush greenery and ample recreational space. Locals flock this park with their families and children. Earlier known as Miklatún, the park provides a basketball court and a beach volleyball court as well. It also doubles up as a venue for local concerts and events.
Explore the history of Iceland at the Saga Museum that chronicles the development of the country by exhibiting and recreating its prominent historical phases and people. From the early settlements to the Viking conquests to the Reformation, the museum has manged to capture every historical aspect through 17 exhibits by setting up mannequins, everyday scenes, traditional costumes, weapons, artifacts and so on. There are also old photographs, documents and more to enlighten you further. You can buy Viking beads, shoes, clothes and other souvenirs at their shop for keepsakes.