Aurora Reykjavík: Northern Lights Museum
4.6
336 Ratings
Reykjavik

Embark on an insightful journey into the mystical Northern Lights at Aurora Reykjavík. Explore the history, legends, and photography of the Aurora Borealis through interactive displays and VR experiences.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aurora Reykjavik - Dive into the world of the northern lights at Aurora Reykjavík, Iceland’s first center and museum entirely dedicated to the Aurora Borealis.
    Catch a glimpse of the cultures of the Arctic as you learn about northern lights myths and folklore from around the world.
    Explore the science of the phenomenon, from the origin of the…
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What's Included
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Headphones for our QR Audioguides. Bring your own or purchase them at our desk for an additional fee.
Additional Information

Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center is the first and only museum entirely dedicated to the Aurora Borealis in Iceland. Conveniently located in the Grandi Harbour District, the Center is a must-see when in Iceland. Whether you are planning your Aurora hunt or simply want to learn about the phenomenon, we have you covered!
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Location
Aurora Reykjavik
Grandagardur 2
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(336 Ratings)
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B935myjackc
Jan 19, 2026
Good experience and lots of education on the Northern Lights - Good experience and lots of education on the Northern Lights. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The hot chocolate was delicious!
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Paradise51247894054
Jan 16, 2026
Loved it! - It was a surreal experience, really informative and surprising! I wholeheartedly recommend it :)
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Marcvw8697vo
Dec 23, 2025
Northern lights - Was very interesting and the young lady working there was a great help making sure my iPhone was set to capture the lights which we were very lucky to see on our tour the next evening
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G8339plmb
Dec 7, 2025
Inspiring images and superb science - Thoroughly enjoyed the Centre. The information and images were well laid out. The scientific side was fascinating and easy to understand. Being able to practise taking photographs was especially helpful before going out on a aurora watch tour. The virtual headsets gave a fantastic view of aurora.
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Razvanr885
Nov 20, 2025
Nature at work - A great place where you can find solid scientific information, history, myths and legends. If nature has been unkind and you have not been lucky enough to experience this exceptional phenomenon, a spectacle on a cinematic screen offers the opportunity to see, for more than half an hour, the most spectacular Northern Lights recorded. At the same time, you are prepared to understand why the lens of the camera can capture the subtleties of light wavelengths that escape the naked eye.
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Davidtnewmexicousa
Nov 15, 2025
Don’t miss it, it’s definitely worth while - We really enjoyed this. It was extremely educational and beautiful at the same time. The area was clean and modern and even had a nice gift shop at the end. Our favorite part was where you could lay down, listen to beautiful relaxing music, and watch a beautiful compilation of northern lights pictures. A Blu Ray dvd of this is also available for purchase.
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Leojediknight
Oct 19, 2025
Closest thing to the real Aurora Borealis that is worth checking out! A must see and do! - Closest thing to the real thing! I was supposed to go travel out for a couple hours to see the actual northern lights on site that very very late night but weather was not advisable so the tour got cancelled. So the next best thing was the Virtual Reality at the museum to see the northern lights! I am so glad I did it before I left Iceland to see what's it really like being there on site. The museum is full of informative information about everything northern lights from its history to how it is formed to where the best locations are to see it. Thanks Aurora Reykjavik team for this wonderful experience!
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Amelia
Oct 12, 2025
Educational and memorable - Thanks to the video describing how the Aurora forms, I finally understand! Well done. The explanation of how different cultures viewed the Aurora was also intriguing. Thanks for the display explaining how to set a camera or smart phone to photograph the Aurora. Don't miss the view through the virtual reality goggles. We appreciated unique items in the gift shop, and friendly and informative assistance from Anna and Laura. Definitely recommended.
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Siobhanm1987
Sep 27, 2025
Great value for money, informative & beautiful exhibits - Fantastic museum, easy to find & good value for money. Very informative with some excellent exhibits & beautiful images of the Northern Lights - the exhibits also included English-language audio which was very helpful. They also sell some beautiful photography artwork of Iceland and the Northern Lights, I found it difficult to choose just one print to buy as a souvenir!
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Edralin_l
Oct 22, 2025
If you missed Northern Lights, this is 2nd Best to view it on VR! - My solo traveling experience at Reykjavik’s Northern Lights Museum was fantastic. Self tour guide was great. Very informative information provided about northern lights from its history to discovery and how they are formed etc. Virtual reality experience was okay could have been bigger in room space instead of sitting down better to stand up to look around a full 360 VR Experience. Make sure you pick up a copy and purchase your Blu-Ray souvenir disc of Nortthern Lights actually recorded in Iceland for a memorable keepsake! Worth checking out!
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