The Perlan Museum is an unmissable experience in Reykjavik. The museum is built around 6 former water tanks situated on a foresty hill called Öskjuhlíð. Just down the road from the BSI bus terminal is this amazing museum. The price for this is a bit overly priced as with most things in Reykjavik, especially museums but it’s well worth it. The museum has a range a displays and exhibits about the natural landscape of Iceland such as volcanoes and glaciers. There are 2 shows; one is the aurora borealis/northern lights show in the planetarium which is 20 minutes long and is so fantastic, it tells you all you need to know about the northern lights and the imagery of the film is stunning. Secondly is the lava show which tells you about the recent volcanic eruptions of the volcano near Grindavik on the Reykanes peninsula. The museum is also home to the world’s first and only man-made ice cave which is great if you are unable to do an actual ice cave tour. The ice cave is 100 metres long and is a great experience and it is so unique. The views from the top of the dome over Reykjavik are also stunning. This place was very interesting to me and is an unmissable experience while in Reykjavik.

Walked there from the cathedral in reykjavic, entry cost really good for the variety of different experiences. We finished it off with a couple of drinks in the rotating restaurant and found it a wonderful experience, we absolutely loved the Ice Cave. All staff were really kind and helpful. Recommend a visit here

This is a must see on your trip to Iceland. From top to bottom an amazing place. Allow three to four hours to experience all of it and end it with a meal or drinks at the restaurant at the top. Perfect on a rainy day or a beautiful day with terrific views from the restaurant. Just one of all the wonderful wonders of Iceland we will remember.

Seen the northern lights, luckily enough. It’s all about your phone, do your research. Enjoyed three nights, probably enough time with the kids. Be carful driving, no one indicates, we nearly got side swiped, by a car blasting through red lights, be aware. Had a steak dinner x3 in the blue lagoon £220. Great experience bit of time with my kids, loved it. Been there seen it and done it. 👊

Fantastic museum we spent about five hours there..Learn so much about volcanoes, ice caves, history. The observatory was wonderful, learning all about the northern lights. The moving restaurant was quirky x

This facility is built on a hill area which was once just for tanks to store hot water from the geothermal areas around Reykjavki. It is now a museum, observation deck and educational attraction for locals and tourists. A truly unique place which offers the population a variety of educational activities. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this site when in Reykjavik.

Great museum, awesome show on the Aurora Borealis and the volcanoes of Iceland. The exhibits regarding the natural wildlife were great with some being interactive as well and the cafe and restaurant at the top as well as the 360 degree view of Reykjavik are amazing. The cherries on top are the friendly staff, the chocolate they give after and the QR code on said chocolate wrappers which allows u to rewatch the films within the next 72 hours. Wonderful!

The museum has become one of the most iconic modern buildings in the capital. In my opinion it is worth a visit, even if only for the panoramic viewpoint. If time permits, Recommendation to attend the audiovisual show Áróra at the planetarium immediately, then stroll calmly through the other rooms to learn more about Iceland and its natural wonders.

The real attraction here is the 360 degree view from the observation deck - you can take it all of Reykjavik (and beyond) and get amazing pictures that show some of the variety of the Icelandic landscape. The ice cave is great for those who can't do a real ice cave due to cost or age - having done both, I can confirm it's a close enough substitute for the real thing to make you feel like you've experienced an iconic Icelandic outing. The Planetarium show is great if you don't have time to go chasing the Northern Lights. (But absolutely nothing is as good as finding the aurora outside!) And of course the talk is quite educational. You can easily spend half a day or more here!

Great value and a lot to see. Staff are very helpful and friendly. The observation deck is ideal on a clear day which we had although the wind almost swept me off my feet. Typical Iceland weather, sunshine and strong wind 😄 Walk up from downtown Reykjavik Coffee is very good!