Árbær Open Air museum

Árbær was an established farm well into the 20th century, and the museum opened there in 1957. Árbær is now an open air museum with more than 20 buildings which form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavik. Guided tours and introductions available in english.

Heyannir á Árbæjarsafni
Árbær open air museum

Árbær Open Air Museum tries to give a sense of the architecture and way of life and lifestyles of the past  in Reykjavík and during summer visitors can see domestic animals. There are many exhibitions and events held at the Museum which highlight specific periods in Reykjavik's history. These include craft days, vintage car displays, Christmas exhibitions and much more. There is something for everyone at Árbær Open Air Museum.

 

The museum is opened all year around. 

September - May: 1 pm - 5 pm.
June - August: 10 am - 5 pm.

 

Guided tours and introductions available in english. Admission is free for school groups of all ages when booked in advance.

To book avisit, email us at safnfraedsla@reykjavik.is 

 

 

Info

Info

Árbær Open Air Museum

Kistuhyl

110 Reykjavík

Tel: (+354) 411 6320

Contact

For groups (10+) bookings please send a request to:

Contact

Opening hours

Opening hours

Sept-May 13:00-17:00

June-August 10:00-17:00

daily guided tours at 13:00

Christmas & New Year

Closed 24-26 Dec and 31 Dec-1 Jan.

Guided tours on 24 and 26 Dec at 1 PM

Easter

Maundy Thursday 13:00-17:00

Good Friday - closed

Easter Sunday - closed

Easter Monday 13:00-17:00

Admission

Admission

Adults

2,150 ISK

Children (0-17 years)

Free admission

Disabled

Free

Students with student card

1,320 ISK

Reykjavík Culture Year Pass

7,450 ISK

City Card holders

Free

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