Iceland review - 2014, Side 89

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the settleMent exhibition
For archaeology buffs, look no further than The Settlement Exhibition, where you can
learn about some of the very first settlers of Iceland, see some of Iceland’s oldest relics
from 871 A.D., and explore the tenth century longhouse, parts of which are carefully
preserved in their original location. You can also have fun bringing the ancient Viking
ways to life with the museum’s interactive multimedia technology.
reykjavík MuseuM oF photography
To explore Reykjavík life present and past, visit the Reykjavík Museum of Photogra-
phy and check out the latest modern exhibition by both Icelandic and international
photographers. Like your photos of the olden days? Search through the museum’s
photo website at photomuseum.is which contains a diverse collection of photos, by
both professionals and amateurs, taken in Iceland from 1870 -2002.
reykjavík MaritiMe MuseuM
A visit to Reykjavík is not complete without finding out all about its historic relation-
ship with Iceland’s oldest neighbor: the ocean. Reykjavík Maritime Museum presents
imaginative and creative exhibitions devoted to the ocean’s role in transforming
Iceland over the ages. Walk into the cramped conditions where up to 24 fishermen
slept in bunk beds, and visit the mock dock, and tour all 900 tons of Óðinn, a former
coastguard vessel that rescued many crews of ships that had either got stranded or
were sinking.
Árbær open air MuseuM
Step back in time at Árbær Open Air Museum by going on a guided tour to see the
quaint collection of original houses, high on a hill with a small farm and a village
square giving a good idea of life in Reykjavík in the olden days. Check out the new
exhibition CONSUMPTION, which aims to show the huge and rapid changes that took
place in consumption patterns in Reykjavík during the 20th century.
viðey island
For those who love nature, the island of Viðey, a mere ten-minute boat trip from
Reykjavík, is a paradise. Explore on foot or on bike, take in views of Mt. Esja, and
enjoy Richard Serra’s art installations and Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower with its
glorious beams of light shining deeply into the night sky. Viðey also houses two grand
buildings; its church is one of the oldest in the country, and Viðey House was the first
building in the country to be constructed by stone. There’s also a café serving snacks
and meals.
Reykjavík City Museum truly brings the city’s culture and heritage to life.
For a complete Reykjavík experience, you can check out The Reykjavík City Card
to experience all five museums and receive free access to the family zoo, swimming
pools, buses and a host of other complementary extras.
reykjavikcitymuseum.is
bringing reykjavík
to liFe
Want to learn about the heritage of iceland, uncover what
makes icelanders tick, and visit some gorgeous icelandic
nature? Check out the new Reykjavík City Museum.
Opened in June 2014, this combination of top museums
lets you explore and discover what makes reykjavík
such a dynamic and inspiring city.
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Reykjavík Museum of Photography.
Reykjavík Maritime Museum.
árbær open Air Museum.
viðey island.
the Settlement exhibition.
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