Reyk­javík City Mu­seum
Our His­tory

Here you'll find the Summer Programme at Árbær Open Air Museum 2026.

Registration has begun for a summer course for children on Viðey Island. Limited number of participants – First come, First served!

Reykjavík Maritime Museum

The theme of this exhibition is the mysterious disappearance of a French naval vessel.

Our locations

Events

The Settlement Exhibition Aðalstræti

The Settlement Exhibition Aðalstræti 10 and 16 - Guided Tour in English

Welcome to a guided tour in English of The Settlement Exhibition at Aðalstræti 10 and 16. The tours take place Mon.-Fri. at 11 AM from June 1 to August 21.

The Settlement Exhibition Aðalstræti 10 and 16 - Guided Tour in English
Árbær Open Air Museum

Guided tour at Árbær Open Air Museum

The guide takes guests to all the main houses of the museum and tells their stories. The guided tour is in English and takes just over an hour.

Guided tour at Árbær Open Air Museum
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board

Welcome aboard the historic Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn for a guided tour. The tours happen daily at 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00 from 1 March to 31 October, focusing on the Cod Wars and the vessel's rescue history.

Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - Guided Tour on Board
Árbær Open Air Museum

Midsummer Night's Walk with Stefán Pálsson

On Midsummer Night, Tuesday, 23 June at 21:30, the Reykjavík City Museum invites you to an informative nature walk from Árbær Open Air Museum into Elliðaárdalur valley. The walk will be led by historian Stefán Pálsson and conducted in Icelandic.

Midsummer Night's Walk with Stefán Pálsson
Árbær Open Air Museum

The Ancient Roots of Árbær - 10 Year Anniversary

You are invited to the 10th anniversary celebration of the archaeological research project Ancient Roots of Árbær on Sunday, 28 June from 13:00–16:00. Everyone is welcome!

The Ancient Roots of Árbær - 10 Year Anniversary

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