Experts' Choice Award Saga Museum
What the experts agree on
Viking-themed museum in Reykjavik's Old Harbour brings Icelandic sagas to life through 17 exhibits featuring eerie silicon figures, period clothing you can try on, and dramatic soundscapes—gloriously over-the-top but genuinely entertaining.
“The endearingly bloodthirsty Saga Museum is where Icelandic history is brought to life by eerie silicon models and a multi-language soundtrack with thudding axes and hair-raising screams.”
– Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Previously housed in one of the six aluminium-covered water tanks in the Perlan, the Saga Museum moved into an old building in Reykjavik's Old Harbour in 2014." Full review
Frommer's "Now in the harbor area rather than one of the hot water tanks at the Pearl, this privately run museum conveys many of the legends from the Icelandic sagas in 17 exhibits" Full review
Fodor's "In addition to exhibits that explore important moments throughout Iceland's history, this museum also lets you try on clothing from Viking times" Full review
Lonely Planet "Kids may love hearing the crash of axes and the screams of the conquered at the melodramatic and unashamedly touristy Saga Museum in the Old Harbor. Lifelike figures and special effects..."
Lonely Planet "Do you want to face a bloodthirsty Viking warrior? Visit the incredibly lifelike wax figures at the Saga Museum, which depict important characters from different periods of Icelandic..."
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June 1, 2022
