There is currently an active eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The area is off limits to visitors, however air traffic and other areas in Iceland are not affected. Stay curious and follow @perlanmuseumiceland for real-time updates.

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Exhibitions at Perlan

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Family in the ice cave at Perlan

Ice Cave and Glaciers Exhibition

Ice Cave and Glaciers Exhibition

World's first indoor ice cave

It is 100 meters long and built with over 350 tons of snow from the Blue Mountains. As visitors wander through the Ice Cave, they experience a glacial environment in a safe and informative way.

Glacier exhibition

An interactive exhibition provides insight into Icelandic glaciers, their bleak future, and the effects of climate change.

Áróra

Northern lights show

Experience the northern lights, through a breathtaking 360° masterpiece, in one of the world's most sophisticated planetariums.

Northern lights show

Áróra

Volcano Show

Volcano Show

Volcano Show

Geldingadalir eruption

Get an insight into the Geldingadalir volcanic eruption, which started on March 19, 2021, in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, marking the first eruption in the area in over 800 years.

Forces of Nature

Amazing geological wonders

In the Forces of Nature exhibition, guests experience the power of volcanoes, earthquakes, and geothermal energy.

Forces of Nature exhibition

Forces of Nature

Látrabjarg cliff

Látrabjarg cliff

Largest seabird cliff in Europe

Looking up at this massive realistic model of the largest seabird cliff in Europe, guests will encounter the inhabitants of this natural skyscraper.

The Ocean

Underwater journey

Go on a cinematic underwater journey around Iceland in our virtual fish tank. An interactive experience mixed with captivating information makes this exhibit both fun and educational.

The Ocean

Mývatn lake

Water in Icelandic Nature

The Icelandic Museum of Natural History

The exhibition focuses on the diversity of freshwater, its myriad forms, its nature and importance for society, the diversity of the aquatic biota, and the role of water in making and shaping the land.

Other Exhibitions

Timeline of Iceland, lakes, rocks,
OK - the lost glacier, polar bear and more

Discover the incredible geological history of Iceland, the amazing natural wonder of Mývatn, get a picture with a polar bear, and learn about the surrounding mountains on the observation deck.

Perlan sunset

Visit Perlan

A must-visit landmark in Reykjavík

Perlan is a must-visit destination for those seeking a unique and memorable experience.

Perlan is one of Reykjavik's most recognizable landmarks. It hosts a nature exploratorium, observation deck, planetarium, café, restaurant, bar, and ice cream parlour.

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