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Reykjavik Maritime MuseumvsNational Museum of Iceland
Reykjavik Maritime Museum and National Museum of Iceland are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, National Museum of Iceland scores significantly higher than Reykjavik Maritime Museum. National Museum of Iceland comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
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Grandagarour 8, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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Lonely Planet "Based appropriately in a former fish-freezing plant, this museum celebrates the country’s seafaring heritage, focusing on the trawlers that transformed Iceland’s economy." Full review
Fodor's "Housed in an old fish factory with great views of the harbor, the maritime museum features an exhibition on Icelandic fisheries, trading vessels, and displays a whole Coastal Guard vessel which can be explored." Full review
Frommer's "The permanent exhibit shares many features with local maritime museums across the country, such as well-crafted ship models and dummies in very uncomfortable-looking raincoats. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The museum, installed in a former fish canning factory very close to the quayside, recounts the maritime history of Iceland." Full review
Frommer's "This museum is helping to revive the once-fading western harbor area. The permanent exhibit delves into the country’s 20th-century seafaring heritage via well-crafted ship models " Full review
Frommer's "Opened in 2005 in a converted fish-freezing plant, takes an in-depth look at the country's 20th-century seafaring heritage. " Full review
National Museum of Iceland Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Fodor's Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Sudurgata 41, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This superb museum displays artefacts from Settlement to the modern age." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A dense and fascinating display (on 2 floors).
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Afar Magazine "Just a stone’s throw from the city centre and across the so-called pond, the museum’s permanent exhibition aims to sum up a grand history in an afternoon’s serving." Full review
Fodor's "Viking treasures and artifacts, silver work, wood carvings, and some unusual whalebone carvings are on display here, as well as maritime objects, historical textiles, jewelry, and crafts" Full review
Frommer's "This sizable museum condenses Iceland’s entire history and culture into one digestible bite" Full review
Travel + Leisure "This museum showcases paintings, statues, and other artifacts from Iceland’s storied past"
