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Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition, Reykjavik

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Learn about the construction of buildings during the time of Vikings and the settlement of Iceland through thousand-year-old artifacts in Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition. Located in Reykjavik City Museum, the exhibit features archaeological finds excavated in Aðalstræti in 2001 which represent the oldest physical evidence of human habitation in the city. A wall fragment from before 871 CE and a longhouse from the 10th century are the focal point of the exhibit. Both are preserved in their original locations. Explore the exhibit to gain an understanding of how the first settlers lived. Follow the displays using an audio guide that's available in several different languages. Work out when and for how long to visit Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition and other Reykjavik attractions using our handy Reykjavik journey planner.
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  • This is a great little museum to spend an hour or two in. The longhouse is fascinating with several interactive elements and artefacts on display too. There is also an interesting section on the... 
    This is a great little museum to spend an hour or two in. The longhouse is fascinating with several interactive elements and artefacts on display too. There is also an interesting section on the...  more »
  • Very good exhibition if you are interested in about the history of Iceland, Vikings and Reykjavik. Could easily spend here many hours. There is interactive multimedia and also open excavation of a... 
    Very good exhibition if you are interested in about the history of Iceland, Vikings and Reykjavik. Could easily spend here many hours. There is interactive multimedia and also open excavation of a...  more »
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  • A nice little 1 hour indoor activity. A little expensive at 2500isk per person and no senior discount. (National Museum was cheaper). But ultimately it was informative, interesting, and authentic - it showcases the original ruins of a ninth century Viking hall from the first farmers of the Reykjavik area. It covers the history of Reykjavik in a timeline style.
  • A well made little museum (you will need 1h to 1,5h) which starts in 871 in the cellar and goes to 2020 on the second floor. Mainly text and images, but also some artifacts. It is included in the Reykjavík City Pass. There is an interactive model building table on the first floor where you can zoom in on the people and listen in to their historic conversation, quite nice.

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