Best places: Museums in Garðabær, Iceland

Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar.

Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.

Pint-sized, offbeat museum featuring the history of Icelandic punk in repurposed bathroom stalls.

More than 200 penises & penile parts representing almost all Icelandic land & sea mammals.

Educational exhibit dedicated to regional whales, with life-sized models & interactive features.

Museum dedicated to Iceland's cultural history, showcasing diverse exhibitions in an elegant space.

👍👍 This was an awesome experience!! The guides are very informative and friendly, and they let you know where to look when a whale, dolphin, etc. is spotted in the water. You will be offered sea sickness tablets multiple times before the boat starts to drive- TAKE THEM. Even if you've never gotten sea...

Modest photography museum with historical & contemporary images of a range of subjects.

👍👍 We often talk about some of Iceland's natural wonders as hidden gems but rarely put museums in that category! Well I believe that this small seafront located Museum, dedicated to exhibiting works by the Icelandic sculptor, Sigurjón Ólafsson and founded in 1984 by the artist's widow as a tribute to...

😐 Excellent coffee and cosy place. It would be even better if the sofas were given a good deep clean and tables were wiped between customers. Coffee 👍, cleanliness 👎.

Artist-run museum showcasing Icelandic contemporary art through revolving exhibitions & events.

😐 Cute little museum. Not sure if the entry price is justified given the 1.5 exhibits that were on display.