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The Settlement Exhibition

Miðborg
Open nowvia Google
Opening 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: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum.via Google

Built directly around the excavated ruins of a 10th-century Viking longhouse.

Good to know
Interactive digital displays make this excellent for families; takes about 1 hour.

Reviews from Google

thomas braden6 months ago
I learned a lot! Although made for kids, this museum was exceptionally educational (even more so than the national museum). It contains the actual archival ruins of pre Christian settlement house discovered under the town. Helps you understand how these early people actually lived here. Definitely worth your time!
Claudia Sundman10 months ago
I loved this museum! I am particularly interested in the settlement era of Iceland's history, so this was really interesting for me. There were LOTS interesting exhibits to read and explore. I spent a couple of hours there! I am disabled. The museum is wheelchair accessible with accessible bathrooms, although the museum floor itself is undulating. Be a little cautious. The museum is free for disabled people, but you have to ask. They don't seem to suggest this discount, no matter how disabled you look!
Rebecca Roberts2 months ago
Really nice museum and even tough I've lived many years in Iceland I'd never been and it's extremely disabled friendly which is important as it's difficult travelling with a disability. Very accommodating and nice museum and even though we only had 30 minutes before closing there wasn't a lot of people there so another plus point.
Eeli Sointu-Block5 months ago
A nice fairly large museum with the original remains of viking stuff like a hall. Good experience. Very modern lots of info
Rosi Rapisarda Gil9 months ago
The museum was very nice, with lots of interesting information and some really cool artifacts. Everything was well organized and easy to follow, which made the visit enjoyable. The only thing I would have liked is for it to be a bit more interactive, but overall it was a great experience.
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