the icelandic museum of rock 'n' roll

If you are encountering bad weather (often the case in Keflavik area) or just have a little extra time (as we did) before our flight home, the Icelandic Museum of Rock n' Roll is a convenient, affordable(~$12), and appropriately sized venue to visit. Though I wondered if Of Monsters and Men had not had such a meteoric rise to fame the past few years would this museum have opened in April, 2014, for an Icelandic music fan like me it was a welcome addition to learn more about my favorite artists. The best part was the theater room with limited seating, very comfortable chairs, and a selection of Icelandic music and band documentaries to choose from.

We were stuck in Keflavik for bad weather and could not to much so we decided to go and visit this museum as we are music lovers. The museum is very basics, nothing special but it was nice to spend two hours in there and learn more about Icelandic music

I must say this museum simply is the best! You can forget everything in there, even the time passing, because there is plenty to do there. Play instruments, see documentaries about icelandic music, mix a song, read a lot of text, watch music videos and so on. One of the must see's in Iceland:-)

I'm glad we included this visit in our plans. Iceland has a dynamic music scene and this museum gave us a great background on the history and evolution of the industry. There was so much to see that it really takes a good few hours if you really want to read everything.

This was a great stop for us on our journey in Iceland. We knew the most famous musicians to come out of Iceland (Bjork, Sigor Ros, of course) but it was fantastic to get more of the history of this musical country. We ended up getting great exposure to a lot more artists than we expected and it helped open our eyes to a little of more of what we love - music! You can take as long as you like, and the iPads were a neat way to get the information. Worth the trip!

This was huge fun and great value.You are presented with iPads and then can tour a time line whilst listening to various Icelandic rock legends along the way. You are free to wander at your own pace and take in as much detail as you want. The complete antithesis of a fusty musuem - this is fun,fresh and lively whilst educating you on the world of modern music in Iceland.The very friendly and helpful guide will sort out any issues you may have with your iPad.We loved the booths with bass guitar/drums/keyboards to play with as well as the mixing desk. And it was very hard to drag ourselves away from our jamming sessions.There is also a little cinema with short documentaries on various bands, which was also interesting as it revealed a very different side to Iceland.We asked about the rest of the building and it appears to be a thriving music school/arts and conference venue.

I believe the museum had recently opened so everything had a fresh and new feel to it. The afternoon we visited we were the only people around for awhile. It was fun to learn about different Icelandic musicians and have the chance to play on the electrified keyboard, drums, and guitar. Good for inner and outer children.

This is one of the museum the you must see in Iceland . Lot of info for those how love music. It's nice to have ipad that you can get to have some good info about icelandic music.

Of monsters and men, Bjork, Sigurros, the Sugarcubes and so many more bands to learn about at the museum. Instruments to play on, the Ipad you can get takes you on a tour about the story of rock´n roll in Iceland which has more depth than you would believe. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Easy to find and a must visit museum in Reykjane, Iceland.

This is a new museum that is both interactive and informative. There are instruments (electronic guitar, drums, etc.) that people can play in the center of the museum. There's also an audio mixer on the side where you can live-mix tracks (I did Of Monsters Of Men's Little Talks). The iPad that you can get takes you along the history of music from its earliest days and doesn't just cover the "mainstream" folks like Bjork/Sigur Ros...but brings in real Icelandic history. You can also check out some new/old music videos (Hjaltalín's Taste Like Sugar was playing when I first walked in...bouncy and fun). Definitely check out this festival whether you're an expat living in Iceland like me or just stopping by. Iceland is a land of MUSIC, not just ice & fire, learn about it here!

We visited the place because we were intrigued by it. It occupies the place of an old "disco". The building is bright white. The exhibits are neatly presented in a clean spacious hall. There are booths where you can play instruments and record yourself. The history of Rock in Iceland has more depth than one might think. The staff is very friendly and helpful and most of all proud of the Rock heritage of their country. Say hello to Brina if you go!!!It is worth the visit. If you're driving to it there is plenty of parking available.