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

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
Árbær Open Air Museum

In Full Bloom - Flower Bouquet Workshop

On Sunday, 16 August at 13:00-16:00, guests will have the chance to acquire a bouquet of flowers freshly picked from the garden. Floral designer Blómdís will teach guests how to design and assemble bouquets using summer flowers grown at the museum this season.

In Full Bloom - Flower Bouquet Workshop
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
Viðey Island

Polskojęzyczne zwiedzanie Viðey

Czy byłeś kiedyś na wyspie Viðey? W niedzielę 16 sierpnia w godzinach 13:00–15:30 odbędzie się oprowadzanie w języku polskim po Viðey. Przewodniczką będzie Marta Wieczorek, wicedyrektorka Szkoły Polskiej w Reykjavíku. Viðey to wspaniałe miejsce do spędzania czasu na świeżym powietrzu w wyjątkowym otoczeniu. Znajduje się tam wiele ciekawych miejsc historycznych, plaże oraz instalacje sztuki plenerowej.

Polskojęzyczne zwiedzanie Viðey
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
Viðey

Evening walk I Viðey Monastery: 800 Years

Step back into Iceland’s medieval past with archaeologist Margrét Hallgrímsdóttir, who led the first excavation of the Viðey Monastery (1987–1995). This year marks 800 years since the monastery was founded in 1226 — and the discoveries from the dig remain some of the most remarkable evidence of monastic life in Iceland and Northern Europe. Ferry from Skarfabakki at 20:00, returning no later than 23:00. The event is free, but ferry tickets must be purchased — buying ahead is recommended.

Evening walk I Viðey Monastery: 800 Years

Ex­hib­i­tions