Wonderguide by

Nína Þorkelsdóttir

A Guide to Reykjavik's Museums

Don't miss out on the capital's most exciting art and culture!

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Art Museums and Galleries
Other Interesting Museums

Art Museums and Galleries

The best museums showcasing (mostly) Icelandic contemporary, modern and classical art.

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Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn

Nína:A gorgeous museum dedicated to the work of sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson. The architecture of the building is a work of art in itself.

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Kling og Bang

Nína:This is a contemporary art gallery, situated above the Museum of Contemporary Art in the Grandi area. Nice Italian restaurant on the ground floor 🍝

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Gerðarsafn - Kópavogur Art Museum

Nína:A fantastic museum dedicated to the Icelandic sculptor Gerður Helgadottir. It is a bit far from the city center, but well worth the trip.

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The National Gallery of Iceland

Nína:If prefer classical art - this is your go to museum. Here, you'll find the most important names in Icelandic art history.

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Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús

Nína:This modern/contemporary art museum is located in the city center.

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Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir

Nína:Kjarvalsstaðir is a nice museum located in a centrally located green area called Klambratun. Here you will find many important works of art by Johannes Kjarval, one of the most iconic Icelandic painters.

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i8 Gallery

Nína:A tiny gallery in the city center.

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Ásmundarsalur

Nína:This gallery is situated by Hallgrimskirkja. I've been there a couple of times and it has never failed to disappoint. Also, make sure to check out the cafe on the ground floor.

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Einar Jónsson Sculpture garden and museum

Nína:Strolling around this sculpture garden by Hallgrimskirkja Church is always pleasant. The sculptures are in the romantic style and many of them are very dramatic!

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Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Nína:A nice photography museum on the top floor of the Reykjavik Library.

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BERG Contemporary

Nína:A stunning contemporary gallery. There's always something interesting going on at BERG.

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Listasafn ASÍ

Nína:An art gallery by the seaside. Mostly contemporary art.

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Other Interesting Museums

For when you're done with the art museums and the galleries!

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Þjóðminjasafn Íslands / National Museum of Iceland

Nína:Nourish your inner viking at Iceland's one and only National Museum. It's full of interesting artefacts that throw a light on Iceland's (short) history.

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The Culture House - Museum

Nína:A beautiful old building with authentic interiors. A great museum for a sneak-peak into Reykjavik's past.

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The Icelandic Punk Museum

Nína:Walk into the Icelandic Punk Museum as a conservative - and you'll be walking out as an anarchist. This museum is weird, quirky and so tiny! It's (fittingly) located in a basement that used to house public toilets 💩

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Árbær Open Air Museum

Nína:This fantastic open air museum depicts Iceland as it used to be. You can visit houses in the old style and greet "locals" in full costumes. Kids really love this museum.