,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-21.947884,64.1419)/-21.945197135210037,64.14469506279121,13.068341469682856/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
The settlement exhibitionvsNational Museum of Iceland
Both The Settlement Exhibition and National Museum of Iceland are praised by writers. Overall, National Museum of Iceland ranks significantly better than The Settlement Exhibition. National Museum of Iceland comes in at #1 in Reykjavik with praise from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
The settlement exhibition
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Adalstraeti 16, Reykjavik, Iceland
From $0/night
Frommer's "The oldest known evidence of human habitation in Reykjavík, dating from 871." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This fascinating archaeological ruin/museum is based around a 10th-century Viking longhouse unearthed here from 2001 to 2002, and the other settlement-era finds from central Reykjavík. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Said remains turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in the city, with some fragments dating to before 871 AD." Full review
Fodor's "The core exhibit features the remains of a 10th-century Viking longhouse dating back to the year 871, give or take a couple years." Full review
National Museum of Iceland Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Fodor's Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Sudurgata 41, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $0/night
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).
" Full review
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"
