Reykjavík Museums Opening Hours During Christmas 2025
If you’re travelling to Iceland during the holiday season, you might be wondering which places will be open during the Festivities.
To help you make the most of your trip, we’ve put together a guide to the holiday hours for some of Reykjavík’s most popular museums. Whether you’re exploring the city’s rich culture or looking for festive activities, we’ve got you covered.
Enjoy the Holidays and Happy New Year!
Aurora Reykjavík – The Northern Lights Center
Aurora Reykjavík is Iceland’s original Northern Lights museum. At our Center, you can learn about the aurora borealis through science, stories, the experts’ tips und stunning photography. Visitors can enjoy our immersive northern lights cinema, world’s first Aurora VR experience, interactive exhibits, and see the Northern Lights all year round — indoors.
Open Daily 10 AM – 6 PM
Special Festive Opening Hours: Dec. 24, 10 AM – 4 PM; Dec. 25, 10 AM – 4 PM; Dec. 26, 10 AM – 6 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM – 4 PM; Jan. 1, 10 AM – 6 PM
Maritime Museum: Dec. 24 – Closed; Dec. 25 – Closed; Dec. 26, Closed; Dec. 31, 10 AM – 2 PM; Jan. 1, 12 PM – 5 PM
Saga Museum: Dec. 24, 10 AM – 2 PM; Dec. 25, 12 PM – 5 PM; Dec. 26, 10 AM – 5 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM – 5 PM; Jan. 1, 12 PM – 5 PM
The Settlement Exhibition (Aðalstræti): Dec. 24, 10 AM – 2 PM; Dec. 25 – Closed; Dec. 26, 10 PM – 5 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM – 2 PM; Jan. 1, 10 PM – 5 PM
Icelandic Phallological Museum: Dec. 24, 10 AM – 2 PM; Dec. 25 – Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM – 7 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM – 4 PM; Jan 1 – Closed
The Lava Show
LAVA SHOW is the only indoor experience in the world where you can safely witness molten lava poured before your eyes, combining heat, science, and storytelling into a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t forget.
Dec. 24, 10 AM – 5 PM; Dec. 25, 12 PM – 9 PM; Dec. 26, 10 AM – 9 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM – 7 PM; Jan. 1, 12 PM – 9 PM
National Museum: Dec. 24, 10 AM – 12 PM; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM – 5 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM – 2 PM; Jan. 1, Closed
National Gallery of Iceland: Dec. 24,Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM – 5 PM; Dec. 31 – Closed; Jan. 1, Closed
Hafnarhús: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 1 PM – 5 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM – 2 PM; Jan. 1, 1 PM – 5 PM
Kjarvalsstaðir: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 1 PM – 5 PM; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed
Reykjavík Museum of Photography: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed
FlyOver Iceland
FlyOver Iceland is an immersive flight simulator that lifts you into the Icelandic skies—literally! With motion seats, a massive wraparound screen, and sensory effects, this is the ultimate way to see Iceland’s landscapes from above, all without stepping on a plane.
Dec. 24, 10 AM – 4 AM; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM – 7 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM – 6 PM; Jan. 1, 11 AM – 7 PM
Einar Jónsson Museum: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, Closed; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed
Ásmundarsafn: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 1 PM – 5 PM; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed
Árbær Open Air Museum: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, Closed; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed
The House of Collections: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM – 5 PM; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed
Perlan: Dec. 24, 9 AM – 4 PM; Dec. 25, 10 PM – 6 PM; Dec. 26, 9 AM – 9 PM; Dec. 31, 9 AM – 4 PM; Jan. 1, 10 PM – 6 PM
Whales of Iceland
Dive into the mesmerizing world of marine giants at Europe’s largest whale exhibition! Explore 23 life-sized whale models, interactive displays, ambient underwater settings, and captivating documentaries that bring you face-to-face with the ocean’s most majestic creatures.
Dec. 24, 10 AM – 5 AM; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM – 5 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM – 5 PM; Jan. 1, 10 AM – 5 PM
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