Experience Iceland’s past
Channel your inner Viking
Expand your treasure hoard
Ernst Backman
Visionary Icelandic designer, Ernst Backman, is the proud owner of the Saga Museum and shop. He created the concept in 1999 and the museum officially opened in 2002. Since then, he and his family have offered a unique perspective on the history of Iceland, through the beautifully crafted statues of the museum and various souvenir items.
His wide range of Viking age inspired utilities and decorations are available in the store.
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Marc (March 2026)
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This Viking museum may be small but it is really interesting, the display people are all human sized and soooo life like, some even breathe! The free audio guide was also very informative and thus very useful. The staff were very helpful and friendly, there is also a very good gift shop. But the best part was being able to play Vikings! Real chainmail, real helmets, real swords and axes, authentic clothing! The only thing we chose not to do was to go pillaging as the outside world was in blizzard conditions! -
Graciela (December 2026)
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So much history to learn here, if you're visiting Iceland and are interested in learning so of its history, this is the place to visit. it's a self guided tour. At the end you get to dress up and take photos. its super fun. -
E M (November 2025)
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A very friendly welcome. The museum is relatively small - about a 30 minutes visit was enough to do it justice. The signage accompanying the exhibits was informative but the audio recordings gave lengthier and more interesting explanations. The mannequins were earily realistic! The venue has an excellent gift shop and the staff were welcoming and friendly. -
Book Lover (August 2025)
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Personalized service and experience
I puchased a necklace in the (excellent) giftshop but it was not as "advertised", so when I let them know after I returned home (to the US), they graciously sent me the correct item! What a good place! We loved the museum and very fun dress up area.