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Museums in Reykjavik
Museums in Reykjavik
There are several museums of art and of history found around the city.
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Íslands), Fríkirkjuvegi 7 (by the eastern bank of Tjörnin), ☎ +354 515 9600 ( ), . 11am-5pm daily, closed Mondays. the national art gallery with a large collaction of works by Icelandic 19th and 20th century artists, as well as some works by foreign artists including Picasso, Munch and others. 800 kr., free for children under 18. �
Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús, Tryggvagata 17, ☎ +354 590 1200 ( ), . 10am-8pm Thursdays, 10am-5pm all other days. By the old harbour in Reykjavík, Hafnarhúsið hosts a rotating exhibitions of the work of Icelandic artist Erró and temporary exhibitions often showcase other local artists. Adults: 1000 kr., students under 25: 500 kr., children under 18: free. �
Reykjavík Art Museum - Kjarvalsstaðir, Flókagata (in Klambratún park), ☎ +354 517 1290 ( ), . It is safe to say that Jóhannes Kjarval (1885-1972) is the single biggest name in Icelandic painting. Kjarvalsstaðir hosts a collection of his work, as well as hosting other temporary exhibitions. Adults: 1000 kr., students under 25: 500 kr., children under 18: free. �
Reykjavik Museum of Photography (Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur), Grófarhús, Tyggvagata 15, 6th floor, . 10-16 (Mo-Fr) and 13-17 (weekends). A very small museum with a nice library and reading room where you can find some older (but good) books about photography and current and past issues of photography magazines. It also has a huge collection of Icelandic photographs. �
National Museum of Iceland (Þjóðminjasafnið), Suðurgata 41 (Bus no. 1,3,4,5,6,12 and 14 stop in front of or near the museum), ☎ +354 530 2200 ( ), . This museum, located right by the University of Iceland campus, takes the visitor through the history of a nation from settlement to today. Includes a café and a museum shop. General admission: 1000 kr., senior citizens and students: 500 kr., children under 18: free. Wednesdays - free all day.. �
Reykjavík City Museum (Árbæjarsafn), Kistuhyl (Bus nr. 19 from Hlemmur), ☎ +354 411 6300 ( ), . 10am-5pm daily between 1 June and 31 August. During winter there are guided tours at 1pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. In the suburb of Árbær, and frequently called Árbæjarsafn (Árbær museum), this open air museum contains both the old farm of Árbær and many buildings from central Reykjavík that were moved there to make way for construction. The result is a village of old buildings where the staff take you through the story of a city. The staff are dressed in old Icelandic clothing styles and trained in various traditional techniques, for example in making dairy products or preparing wool. 1000 kr., free for children under 18. �
871±2 (The Settlement Exhibition), Corner of Aðalstræti and Suðurgata, ☎ +354 411 6300 ( ), . 10am-5pm daily. un by the Reykjavík City Museum, this exhibition in central Reykjavík was built around the oldest archaeological ruins in Iceland. As the name indicates, these ruins date to around the year 870. This interactive exhibitions brings you the early history of the area that today forms central Reykjavík. 1000 kr., free for children under 18. �
The Culture House (Þjóðmenningarhúsið), Hverfisgata 15, ☎ +354 545 1400 ( ), . 11am-5pm daily. This grand building, previously housing the national library, is today home two world class exhibitions. On the ground floor is one of the most important collections of medieval manuscripts in the world, including many of the oldest copies of the Icelandic Sagas. The top floor has an impressive exhibition on the Volcanic island of Surtsey, backing the Iceland's campaign to get it recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is fully interactive and a great introduction to the geological hot spot that is Iceland. Adults: 700 kr.; senior citizens, disabled and handicapped: 350 kr.; school-age children accompanied by adults: free. Free on Wednesdays except for groups.. �
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