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The National Museum of Iceland
Suðurgata 41, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Phone: +354 530 2200 www.nationalmuseum.isAbout
Whether your visit to Iceland is for business or pleasure, making time for a trip to the National Museum will leave you fully enlightened about the making of the Icelandic nation and its history. The museum offers a variety of fascinating exhibitions and one permanent display illustrating lavishly the story of Iceland's past, from the medieval days of Viking settlements to current contemporary culture. The main exhibition has over 2,000 artefacts discovered in various parts of the country; however, in pride of place amongst the museum's many treasures is the Valþjófsstaður door featuring elaborate medieval engravings depicting scenes from the legendary 12th century knight's tale Le Chevalier au Lion.
