Many museums don’t charge admission while others have one day a week when admission is free (usually Tuesdays). There are sometimes concessions for kids, seniors, students and groups. The locals love a good parade. But when the nation comes out, Laugavegur fills up fast. Stake out your place early and hold your ground (we may be a pacifist people but it doesn’t mean we can’t be pushy!).The National Museum of Iceland is charged with the duty of archiving select objects that illuminate the lives or ordinary Icelanders throughout the ages, which exhibitions ranging from ancient religious artifacts to 20th century milk cartons and the contents of Icelandic blogs.