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National Gallery of Iceland
The National Gallery of Iceland, established in 1884, is a leading art museum in Iceland. The building was initially built in the early 20th century as an icehouse, and today it houses the National Gallery collections.
Culture Night opens with the unveiling of a sculpture by Rafael Barrios!
Reykjavík Culture Night 2013 will be officially launched on 24 August at 12.30 p.m. with the unveiling of a sculpture by the American artist Rafael Barrios at Höfðatún. The Mayor of Reykjavík, Jón Gnarr will unveil the work, Obtusa. Last winter nine sculptures by Barrios were exhibited along a Park Avenue, New York attracting great attention and admiration. The location of the Obtusa in Reykjavík…
Works by Louisa Matthíasdóttir on display at Reykjavík Art Museum, Kjarvalsstaðir
A retrospective of the works of Louisa Matthíasdóttir Calm was opened at Reykjavík Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir last weekend.
Dark Magic-Winter Lights Festival 2-5 February 2017
A splendid Winter Lights Festival will take place 2-5 February in all six municipalities of the capital area. This is the sixteenth time that this festival of light and darkness is held, comprising four main features – Museum Night, Swimming Pool Night, Snow Party and Light Art – along with more than 150 events to which countless artists contribute in order to create a unique ambiance in the…
Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús
The old harbour warehouse, Hafnarhús, offers a progressive exhibition program with local and international contemporary artists. The works of key figures, as well as established and emerging current artists are presented in six galleries.
Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús
The old harbour warehouse, Hafnarhús, offers a progressive exhibition program with local and international contemporary artists. The works of key figures, as well as established and emerging current artists are presented in six galleries.
Christmas Village in Hafnarfjorður
A feast of sights and sounds, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður offers live entertainment, visits from the Icelandic Yule Lads, horse-drawn carriage rides and quaint village of Christmas houses selling everything from Icelandic design and craft to snacks and hot drinks. And don't forget to try some of the homemade Icelandic delicacies.
Reykjavík Arts Festival opens tomorrow, 21 May
Reykjavík Arts Festival 2016 opens with a dance walk downtown on Saturday 21 May at 1 pm. The walk celebrates the diversity of dance in Iceland which is reflected in the many and diverse dance performances in the festival programme. The dance walk is made in collaboration with the Reykjavík Art Museum and the Icelandic dance scene.
Christmas Village
A feast of sights and sounds, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður offers live entertainment, visits from the Icelandic Yule Lads and quaint village of Christmas houses selling everything from Icelandic design and craft to snacks and hot drinks. And don't forget to try some of the homemade Icelandic delicacies.
Reykjavík in 24 hours
There's so much to do in Reykjavík! But you can easily do a lot in 24 hours, take a look at our suggestions.