Aurora Reykjavík Museum

Aurora Reykjavík – The Northern Lights Center of Iceland

Where Your Northern Lights Adventure Begins

Whether you are coming to Iceland in search of the magical northern lights or were unable to see them in nature, Aurora Reykjavík is a must-do experience! The Northern Lights museum is one of the top attractions in Reykjavík, conveniently located in the heart of the Grandi Harbour district.

Highlights:

•  Take a walk through history and discover how the Aurora Borealis inspired legends and mythology in cultures all around the Arctic.

•  Explore the fascinating science through our interactive exhibition. Learn about solar storms, our planet's aurora oval, aurora colours and shapes and how the human eye sees the Northern Lights.

•  Relax under the winter night sky in the northern lights theatre. Watch our very own timelapse movie, 30minutes of mesmerising Auroras dancing above some of Iceland's most iconic natural wonders.

•  Try on our VR goggles, world’s first 360° aurora video. The experience is so immersive, that you will feel like you are witnessing this natural wonder with your own eyes – without the inconvenience of being out in the cold Icelandic winter night!

•  Try your hand at the northern lights photo simulator and get your camera/phone all set for taking the perfect Aurora picture.

•  Get to know the best places to see the northern lights in Iceland, learn how to interpret the – often tricky – forecast, and enhance your chances of success on your own northern lights hunt.

•  Immerse yourself even deeper in the magical world of the aurora by listening to the QR-code based audioguides, available in various languages.

•  Grab a hot drink at the cozy Aurora lounge and enjoy a talk with the local experts, or stroll through unique local art and souvenirs in our boutique.
 

Aurora Reykjavík is founded and run by award-winning photographers and northern lights experts who look forward to sharing their knowledge of this wonder of the Arctic with you. A truly local experience!