The MUSE Journal

Notes on
a city.

Seasonal guides, slow travel dispatches, architectural observations, and the kind of local knowledge that doesn't appear on maps.

Reykjavik city street with Hallgrimskirkja in the backtround

Seasonal Guides

Reykjavík in October

8 September 2026

Answers: Is October a good time to visit Reykjavík? What is the weather like in Reykjavík in October? What events are on in Reykjavík in October?

Can You See the Northern Lights in Reykjavík? When and Where to Look

Seasonal Guides

Northern Lights From the City

29 September 2026

Answers: Can you see the northern lights in Reykjavík? Where is the best place to see the northern lights in Reykjavík? When is northern lights season in Iceland?

Shows city street with metered parking and houses of old Reykjavik

Reykjavík Atmosphere

Reykjavík With a Car, and Without One

30 July 2026

Answers: Do I need a car in Reykjavík? Where can I park in central Reykjavík? How do I get from Keflavík airport to Reykjavík?

Picture of the historic building on Laugavegur 37 - the Collector's House

Reykjavík Atmosphere

Where to Stay in Reykjavík: A Neighbourhood Guide for First-Time Visitors

15 August 2026

Where to Stay in Reykjavík: The Best Neighbourhoods for First-Time Visitors | MUSE

The History of Laugavegur 37: From Levi's Shop to SAFN Art Museum | MUSE

Slow Travel

A House That Held an Art Collection: The Story of Laugavegur 37

10 June 2026

Every building on Laugavegur has a story, but few have one quite like number 37.