Reyk­javík City Mu­seum
Our His­tory

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

At Aðalstræti 10 and 16 in Reykjavík’s city centre, you can explore how the city developed from Iceland’s settlement period to the present day.

Reykjavík Museum of Photography

In her photographs, Þórdís Erla seeks to capture the intangible aspects of people’s everyday lives within their homes and in other places that are important to them.

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

Come and Play! - Outdoor Games

During the Bank Holiday Weekend, kids can play and learn outdoor games at Árbær Open Air Museum, ride a swing, or try out hula hoops and other toys. At 13:00 and onwards, guests can take part in outdoor games.

Come and Play! - Outdoor Games
Árbær Open Air Museum

The Puppet Car - The Birthday Party at Árbær Open Air Museum

Welcome to Brúðubíllinn's (The Puppet Car's) performance of The Birthday Party, directed by Aldís Davíðs at Árbær Open Air Museum on Monday, 3 August at 14:00. The show will be conducted in Icelandic.

The Puppet Car - The Birthday Party at Árbær Open Air Museum
Árbær Open Air Museum

Unlocking the Collection Spaces! - Registration Required

On Sunday, 9 August at 13:00 and 14:30, there will be an opportunity to join a guided tour of the conservation buildings at Árbær Open Air Museum with the museum's specialists. Spoken language Icelandic. Registration is required and can be completed here: https://outlook.office.com/book/vidburdir_borgarsogusafn@reykjavik.is/?ismsaljsauthenabled Museum admission is paid on site.

Unlocking the Collection Spaces! - Registration Required

Ex­hib­i­tions