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The Icelandic Phallological Museum is one of the most informative, humorous, and unusual museums in the world. The world famous “Penis museum” in Reykjavik is the only museum in the world to contain a collection of phallic specimens of each mammal found in a single country. Founder Sigurður Hjartarson started collecting the specimens 40 years ago, making it accessible to the public in 1997 with the opening ...
Take a walk through history and learn how people and cultures around the world saw the Northern Lights via legends and myths connected to this amazing phenomenon. The museum features interactive displays as well as a specially equipped photo booth where you can learn how to adjust your camera’s settings should you want to try your hand at capturing the aurora borealis yourself. Enjoy a free cup of coffee or ...
The exhibition Points of View takes guests on a journey through the Icelandic visual world of past and present. Artifacts and works of art from the varied collections of six institutions provide a reflection of Iceland’s visual art history and cultural heritage. The seven different exhibition rooms create a whole which reflects Iceland’s history, nature, and culture.
The exhibition is a collaborative ...
Gallerí Fold is Iceland’s leading exhibition and auction house. Established in 1990, the present proprietors have owned Gallerí Fold since 1992. Gallerí Fold sells the works of over 60 of Iceland’s best-known artists. The gallery also resells artworks on behalf of individuals and companies, both directly and at auctions. There are two big exhibition halls in the gallery where six to eight shows are held ...
Einar Jónsson (b. 1874 – d. 1954) was Iceland’s first sculptor. When opened in 1923, The Einar Jónsson Museum became the first art museum in Iceland. The museum was also the artist´s studio and home. Einar and his wife, Anna, lived in the penthouse apartment, now a part of the museum. Einar was influenced by Nordic symbolism and the museum contains close to 300 of his artwork. In the sculpture garden, ...
Capturing moments, then and now
Reflecting the contemporary, while archiving the past – this is Reykjavík's home of photography.
Reykjavík's main photography museum offers an ongoing programme of contemporary and historical exhibitions, and an onscreen archive of thousands of images from the past. New work from Iceland and abroad reflects contemporary photography, while extensive archives from 1860–2000 ...
Step into the Viking Age
An open excavation where Viking ruins meet digital technology.
Just below ground in downtown Reykjavík, this open excavation uncovers the city's Viking Age history. Discovered during construction work, then carefully excavated, these remnants of the past are the earliest evidence of human settlement in the city. Family friendly, including a children's activity area, this multimedia ...
How the ocean formed a nation
A harbour museum exploring Iceland's dramatic relationship with the sea.
The survival of a nation depended on generations of brave fishermen heading into the unknown. Over the centuries, methods of catching and working with fish transformed into a science that helped create a modern nation. Exhibitions and artefacts bring our ocean history to life, from battling the waves, to ...
CONTEMPORARY
The exhibitions at RAM Hafnarhús are progressive and experimental, emphasising works from established contemporary artists, highlighting current notables, and encouraging the works of newcomers. RAM Hafnarhús is home to the works of the Paris based Icelandic artist Erró (b. 1932), a significant player in the international pop art scene. The museum is located in the oldest part of Reykjavík by ...
SCULPTURE
RAM Ásmundarsafn Sculpture Museum is the former modest home and studio of the sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893–1982), who designed and constructed the building. The museum serves to honour his life and work and displays the largest collection of his sculptures both inside and in a beautiful park outside the building. Ásmundur’s art reflects his lifelong interest in the Icelandic sagas, folk ...
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