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Saga MuseumvsNational Museum of Iceland
Both Saga Museum and National Museum of Iceland are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, National Museum of Iceland ranks significantly higher than Saga Museum. National Museum of Iceland ranks #1 in Reykjavik with praise from 5 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Saga Museum
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Perlan, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Lonely Planet "The endearingly bloodthirsty Saga Museum is where Icelandic history is brought to life by eerie silicon models and a multi-language soundtrack with thudding axes and hair-raising screams." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Previously housed in one of the six aluminium-covered water tanks in the Perlan, the Saga Museum moved into an old building in Reykjavik's Old Harbour in 2014." Full review
Frommer's "Now in the harbor area rather than one of the hot water tanks at the Pearl, this privately run museum conveys many of the legends from the Icelandic sagas in 17 exhibits" Full review
Fodor's "In addition to exhibits that explore important moments throughout Iceland's history, this museum also lets you try on clothing from Viking times" 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"
