The Saga Museum

The Saga Museum

Historic Exhibition – restaurant – shop – activities – events

The Saga Museum brings the Viking age to life with realistic silicone figures in historically accurate clothing and realistic settings, carefully designed according to tradition and historical records. During your visit you will meet some of Iceland’s most famous heroes and infamous villains portrayed in their defining moments.

A multilingual audioguide accompanies you, bringing to life the struggling beginnings of an Icelandic nation; the Viking settlement in 874, Leif the Lucky’s discovery of America, the founding of the world’s first parliament and the epic clan feuds that marked the settlement.

The Saga Museum is an incomparable experience for anyone whishing to witness the real history of the Viking recreated. This is as close as you will ever get to meeting the Vikings in the flesh.

A Viking in face of the Saga Museum. Photo by Olga

The Museum Shop

At the museum shop you will find a wide selection of traditional Viking handiwork, souvenirs, clothing ad beautifu local design. The museum als runs a webstore at its website.

After you have visited the Vikings you can make sure to visit the museum tiny theater. There you can watch a short behind the scenes video documenting the process and methods of making the silicone figures, weapons and clothing.

Become a Viking: At the end of the tour you will be given the opportunity to try on the clothes and weapons of the Viking age. Great fun and a great photo opportunity.

The Saga Museum is located at Grandagaröur 2, an old fish factory right in the center of the vibrant old harbor area. The building is close to downtown and right by the whale watching tours, and some of Reykjavik’s best restaurants.

The museum offers guided tours and group discounts.

The audioguide is included.

The Saga Museum Website: http://www.sagamuseum.is