If you want to learn about Iceland from its origins to the present day, the National Museum of Iceland is the best place for you. The exhibition spans two floors, guiding you from the Viking Age through the Christian Middle Ages to the technological era of today. If you dedicate a whole day to this place, you have a good chance of gaining a thorough insight into Iceland.
Located at Suðurgata 41, Reykjavík 101. The nearest bus stops are Háskóli Íslands (1, 3, 6, 14) and Þjóðminjasafn (13).