Aurora Reykjavík is a northern lights museum at Fiskislóð 53 in the Grandi harbour district, open from 10:00 to 17:00 with adult tickets at ISK 3,900 (aurorareykjavik.is, read 7 November 2026). It is the indoor answer for visitors who come outside the dark months or who miss the lights on a tour. This page contains partner links: if you book, we earn a commission at no cost to you.
Highlights
The Grandi harbour district
The centre is on Fiskislóð in Reykjavík's harbour area, about a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
The interactive exhibition
It covers mythology, science, solar storms, photography, tips for aurora hunting and the best viewing locations.
The 360° virtual reality experience
The site calls it the world's first 360° northern lights VR experience, built on real aurora footage.
The 30-minute film
"Iceland Under the Northern Lights" runs continuously, so you can sit down at any point.
Audio guides
QR-code audio guides are offered in several languages; bring your own headphones.
Practical info
Tips
- Tickets cost ISK 3,900 for adults, ISK 3,500 for students with ID and ISK 1,900 for ages 6 to 16. The tour is self-guided and you can start at any time; a typical visit lasts 45 to 60 minutes, and the film alone takes 30. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing, and the FAQ says hours vary by season. The Tiqets entry ticket in the box is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 24 reviews on 7 November 2026. A museum does not replace the real thing: to see the lights themselves read northern lights tours in Iceland and the best time to visit Iceland. Flyover Iceland is on the same street, Fiskislóð, see Flyover Iceland, and whale tours leave from the Old Harbour.
How to get there
Fiskislóð 53, 101 Reykjavík, in the Grandi harbour area, about a 10-minute walk from the city centre (aurorareykjavik.is).
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