Arbaeyarsafn Folklore Museum
Arbaeyarsafn Folk Museum is Iceland's largest open-air museum. This is an amazing collection of original folklore, folk traditions and ancient architecture of the northern country. The idea of creating a landmark appeared in the middle of the 20th century; it is not like other objects, but this is its value.
Description of the museum
The Arbaeyarsafn Folklore Museum is a real treasury of national folklore. The exhibits there tell about the traditions and ancient architecture of Iceland. If you want to get acquainted with the national treasure of the country, to see what the life and way of life of the Icelanders were like, it is worth visiting the attraction.
The creation of the Arbaeyarsafn Folklore Museum has been planned for a long time. The idea of this began to emerge in the 20th century. It was then that it was noticed that the appearance of “old” Reykjavik was gradually beginning to fade. Farms began to close, traditions and legends began to fade into oblivion. It was decided to preserve the heritage for posterity.
Museum Features
The Arbaeyarsafn Folklore Museum opened its doors to visitors in 1957. The exhibition is based on authentic historical documents that soon filled the archive. Those who worked to create the museum managed to restore the houses of rich city residents, ordinary workers and hardworking peasants. In the Arbaeyarsafn Folklore Museum, a special place is occupied by the old Catholic church, which was erected in 1897. The main highlight of the collection is the first railway locomotive.
The Arbaeyarsafn Folklore Museum was initially located outside the city. This was back when it had just opened. However, today it is located close to the center of the capital at a distance of a kilometer. Organizers of various exhibitions place an emphasis on colorful interactive excursions and shows where guests are involved in the process of knitting or working with a hammer. The museum's collection continues to grow to this day; it inspires visitors to continue learning about the history of different peoples.
