The Settlement ExhibitionvsReykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstadir
Both are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, The Settlement Exhibition scores slightly higher than Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstadir. The Settlement Exhibition scores 83 with endorsements from 4 sources including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
The Settlement Exhibition
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Adalstraeti 16, Reykjavik, Iceland
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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
Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstadir Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
Flokagata, Miklatun Park, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Fodor's "As well as Kjarval's key works there's also a rotation of temporary exhibitions, featuring the works of both local and international artists. Entrance is free with the Reykjavík City Card." Full review
Frommer's "The 60's-era modernist building holds three galleries: two with temporary exhibits and one drawing from the museum's large collection of paintings and sculptures by well-established Icelandic and international artists" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Jóhannes Kjarval (1885–1972) one of Iceland’s most popular classical artists... was a fisherman until his crew paid for him to study at the Academy of Fine Arts." Full review
