Icelandic Museums Collection

Iceland’s museum landscape spans from the National Museum's medieval artifacts to specialized collections like the Icelandic Phallological Museum. In Reykjavík’s Grandi area, Whales of Iceland features life-sized models of 23 species, while the nearby Maritime Museum documents the nation's fishing heritage. The Settlement Exhibition showcases 10th-century longhouse ruins, and the Perlan offers immersive natural history displays. Further out, the Arbaer Outdoor Museum preserves over 20 historic buildings, providing a detailed look at 19th and 20th-century Icelandic life and architecture.