About Árbæjarsafn open air museum

Arbaer was a farm until the museum opened in 1957. This museum has more than 20 buildings that form a town square, a village, and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavik. It was established with a view of restoring Reykjavik's old traditions and culture. Arbaer Open Air Museum tries to give a sense of the architecture and way of life and lifestyles of the past in Reykjavík. One can see a goldsmith’s workshop, an array of houses, printing press, haymaking, costumed guides, traditional crafts, and grazing animals, etc. Few exhibitions are also held at the museum. In summer, ‘villagers’ dressed in period costume carry out daily chores like spinning wool, milking cows and smoking meat. 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 and Christmas exhibitions and much more.

How to reach

Take any of no. 5, 12 and 6 buses paying 120 ISK to the state bus station.

Tips

  • Some people take around 4 hours also based on interest, so plan accordingly.
  • Carry your own food, food is not sold on the premises.
  • There is an old church from Reykjavik that has a children's section set up with scenes from the past where children can play. 
  • There is also a room with a table for lunch.
  • Carry drinking water.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Monday:  10:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Friday:  10:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Saturday:  10:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

No wait time

 

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Entrance Fee

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1500 ISK per head

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 12.67°C

 

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