It's not really a place where you will meet locals, but gives a general view of how people lived in the earlier times. It's positioned close to the beautiful Valley of Elliðár, so combining a field trip to the museum with a good outdoor walk in the valley is a must.
This lovely open air museum and a regional museum gives a nice insight into living conditions, work and recreational activities of the people of Reykjavík in earlier times.
Those who do not remember the past are condemed to repeat it.