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Reykjav\u00edk Museums Opening Hours During Christmas 2025<\/h1>\n

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 Reykjav\u00edk’s most popular museums<\/a>. 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!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Aurora Reykjav\u00edk – The Northern Lights Center<\/h2>\n

Aurora Reykjav\u00edk is Iceland\u2019s original Northern Lights museum<\/strong>. At our Center, you can learn about the aurora borealis through science<\/strong>, stories<\/strong>, the experts’ tips<\/strong> and stunning photography<\/strong>. Visitors can enjoy our immersive northern lights cinema<\/strong>, world’s first Aurora VR<\/strong> experience, interactive exhibits<\/strong>, and see the Northern Lights all year round<\/strong> \u2014 indoors.<\/p>\n

Open Daily 10 AM – 6 PM
Special Festive Opening Hours<\/strong>: Dec. 24, 10 AM \u2013 4 PM; Dec. 25, 10 AM \u2013 4 PM; Dec. 26, 10 AM \u2013 6 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM \u2013 4 PM; Jan. 1, 10 AM \u2013 6 PM<\/p>\n

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Maritime Museum<\/strong>: Dec. 24 \u2013 Closed; Dec. 25 \u2013 Closed; Dec. 26, Closed; Dec. 31, 10 AM \u2013 2 PM; Jan. 1, 12 PM \u2013 5 PM<\/p>\n

Saga Museum<\/strong>: Dec. 24, 10 AM \u2013 2 PM; Dec. 25, 12 PM \u2013 5 PM; Dec. 26, 10 AM \u2013 5 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM \u2013 5 PM; Jan. 1, 12 PM \u2013 5 PM

The Settlement Exhibition<\/strong> (A\u00f0alstr\u00e6ti): Dec. 24, 10 AM \u2013 2 PM; Dec. 25 \u2013 Closed; Dec. 26, 10 PM \u2013 5 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM \u2013 2 PM; Jan. 1, 10 PM \u2013 5 PM<\/p>\n

Icelandic Phallological Museum<\/strong>: Dec. 24, 10 AM \u2013 2 PM; Dec. 25 \u2013 Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM \u2013 7 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM \u2013 4 PM; Jan 1 \u2013 Closed<\/p>\n

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The Lava Show<\/h2>\n

LAVA SHOW is the only indoor experience in the world<\/strong> where you can safely witness molten lava<\/strong> poured before your eyes<\/strong>, combining heat, science, and storytelling into a one-of-a-kind experience you won\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n

Dec. 24, 10 AM \u2013 5 PM; Dec. 25, 12 PM – 9 PM; Dec. 26, 10 AM \u2013 9 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM \u2013 7 PM; Jan. 1, 12 PM \u2013 9 PM<\/p>\n

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National Museum<\/strong>: Dec. 24, 10 AM \u2013 12 PM; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM \u2013 5 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM \u2013 2 PM; Jan. 1, Closed<\/p>\n

National Gallery of Iceland<\/strong>: Dec. 24,Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM \u2013 5 PM; Dec. 31 \u2013 Closed; Jan. 1, Closed<\/p>\n

Hafnarh\u00fas<\/strong>: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 1 PM \u2013 5 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM \u2013 2 PM; Jan. 1, 1 PM \u2013 5 PM<\/p>\n

Kjarvalssta\u00f0ir<\/strong>: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 1 PM \u2013 5 PM; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed<\/p>\n

Reykjav\u00edk Museum of Photography<\/strong>: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed<\/p>\n

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FlyOver Iceland<\/h2>\n

FlyOver Iceland is an immersive flight simulator<\/strong> that lifts you into the Icelandic skies<\/strong>\u2014literally! With motion seats, a massive wraparound screen, and sensory effects, this is the ultimate way to see Iceland\u2019s landscapes from above<\/strong>, all without stepping on a plane<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dec. 24, 10 AM \u2013 4 AM; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM \u2013 7 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM \u2013 6 PM; Jan. 1, 11 AM \u2013 7 PM<\/p>\n

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Einar J\u00f3nsson Museum<\/strong>: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, Closed; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed<\/p>\n

\u00c1smundarsafn<\/strong>: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 1 PM \u2013 5 PM; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed<\/p>\n

\u00c1rb\u00e6r Open Air Museum<\/strong>: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, Closed; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed<\/p>\n

The House of Collections<\/strong>: Dec. 24, Closed; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM \u2013 5 PM; Dec. 31, Closed; Jan. 1, Closed<\/p>\n

Perlan<\/strong>: Dec. 24, 9 AM \u2013 4 PM; Dec. 25, 10 PM \u2013 6 PM; Dec. 26, 9 AM \u2013 9 PM; Dec. 31, 9 AM \u2013 4 PM; Jan. 1, 10 PM \u2013 6 PM<\/p>\n

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Whales of Iceland<\/h2>\n

Dive into the mesmerizing world of marine giants<\/strong> at Europe’s largest whale exhibition<\/strong>!\u00a0Explore 23 life-sized whale models<\/strong>, interactive displays<\/strong>, ambient underwater settings<\/strong>, and captivating documentaries<\/strong> that bring you face-to-face with the ocean’s most majestic creatures.<\/p>\n

Dec. 24, 10 AM \u2013 5 AM; Dec. 25, Closed; Dec. 26, 10 AM \u2013 5 PM; Dec. 31, 10 AM \u2013 5 PM; Jan. 1, 10 AM \u2013 5 PM<\/p>\n

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