Þjóðminjasafn Íslands
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MuseumReykjavík AreaÞjóðminjasafn Íslands
About
Iceland’s national collection, founded on 24 February 1863 with Jón Árnason as its first curator and settled at Suðurgata 41 since 1950. The permanent exhibition, Making of a Nation, runs from the settlement to the present through about 2,000 objects — among them the Valþjófsstaður door, a carved panel telling a version of the lion-knight legend.
Map of Þjóðminjasafn Íslands
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64.1419°N, 21.9481°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 49 (Hringbraut)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 49
Nearest town- Reykjavík — 0.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 1 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,037 mapped places within 20 km
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Listasafn Íslands< 1 km - 2
Tónlistarsafn Íslands< 1 km - 3
Listasafn Reykjavíkur1 km - 4
Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur1 km - 5Reykjavík 871±21 km
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- 1Birkimelur< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Hringbraut< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Ánanaust1 km · 310.8 kr/L
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Where is Þjóðminjasafn Íslands?
Þjóðminjasafn Íslands is in Reykjavík Area, Iceland. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your drive — check live road conditions first, especially outside summer.
Is there an entry fee at Þjóðminjasafn Íslands?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Þjóðminjasafn Íslands. Many smaller Icelandic museums charge a modest fee and keep seasonal hours — check the museum's website before you go.
What are the opening hours of Þjóðminjasafn Íslands?
Opening hours for Þjóðminjasafn Íslands vary by season and aren't confirmed here. Many smaller Icelandic museums open only in summer or by arrangement — check the museum's website or call ahead before you go.
Is Þjóðminjasafn Íslands wheelchair accessible?
Þjóðminjasafn Íslands is marked as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Older or turf-built museums can still have uneven ground, so contact them if you have specific access needs.
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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
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