Museums — page 4

Mosfellsbær Art Gallery and Library

Capital Area

Mosfellsbær Art Gallery opened in 2005 and is a part of the town’s library. There are approximately 10 exhibitions a year. The gallery offers diverse exhibitions of modern art by both experienced artists and newcomers in the field. Hours of

Litlibær

The Westfjords

Litlibær was built in 1895 by two families who originally lived in separate parts of the house, which was then divided in the middle with a wall. The house is made of timber with stone side walls and grass on the roof. Around 20 people live

The Old Warehouse

North Iceland

The warehouse at Hofsós is among the oldest ones of its kind in Iceland. It is a log house with a high black-tarred roof. The building is thought to have been erected in 1777. There is a storage space in the loft of the second floor with do

Fjarðabyggð Cultural Center

East Iceland

Menningarstofa Fjarðabyggðar (Fjardabyggd Cultural Center) was established in 2017, and its role is to support and promote cultural activities in Fjarðabyggð . Menningarstofa workss with people in cultural life and helps them and encourages

Elliðaárstöð - Elliðaá Station

Capital Area

Elliðaárstöð is a new destination in the heart of the city. Here, visitors come together to learn, experience, create and enjoy nature. The Elliðaárdalur power station marked the beginning of electrification in Reykjavík when it was commiss

The Old bookstore Flateyri

The Westfjords

The Old Bookstore in Flateyri is the oldest original store in Iceland, fourth generation family business since 1914. In this uniq store you will find all of the best products and books from the Westfjords, combined with high quality product

Reykjavik Botanic Garden

Capital Area

Reykjavik Botanic Garden is an outdoor collection of living plants. It was founded in 1961 and is managed by the city of Reykjavík. The garden’s main role is to conserve plants for education, research and delight. It conserves some 5000 pla

Skaftfell Center for Visual Art

East Iceland

Skaftfell Center for Visual Art was founded in the year 1998 by a group of art enthusiasts, the Skaftfell Group. The Skaftfell Group was formed by friends of the artist Dieter Roth (1930-1998) who had regularly spent time in Seyðisfjörður d

Þingeyrar church

North Iceland

Þingeyrakirkja church is in my opinion one of the most beautiful churches in Iceland. It is located at Þingeyrar in North-Iceland by Húnafjörður bay. Þingeyrakirkja church was consecrated in 1877 and is one of Iceland´s few stone churches.

FlyOver Iceland

Capital Area

The ultimate flight ride! Experience Iceland’s most awe-inspiring and picturesque landscapes and destinations. Hang suspended, feet dangling, while the ride virtually whisks you away on an exhilarating journey. Open daily. See website for o

Höfði House

Capital Area

Höfði House, built in 1909, is considered to be one of the most beautiful and historically significant buildings in the Reykjavík area. It’s best known as the location for the 1986 summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorb

Stranda Church

South Iceland

Ca. 15 minutes drive eastwards from Krysuvik, by the sea is the old church Strandakirkja in Selvogur. The sea waves there are breathtaking. This area offers some of the most awe-inspiring breaker waves that you are likely to see. The church

Hotel Laugarholl

The Westfjords

Ghosts, trolls and sorcerers To Icelanders the Strandir region is wrapped in an aura of mystery. According to lore it’s not only home to ghosts, elves and trolls, but many thought witchcraft was rampant here, used for both good and evil. Ho

Hallgrímskirkja

Capital Area

Hallgrímskirkja stands guard over Reykjavík. The church is both a parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. Its stepped concrete facade is an ode to modernism and a reminder of the Icelandic landscape. The church is named after the

Staðir Church

The Westfjords

About 8 kilometers from Reykhólar on the Reykjanes peninsula in East Barðastrandarsýsla district is the church Staðarkirkja. In previous years there was a major farm there as well as the Catholic church Ólafskirkja. A vicarage was at Staður

Southwest Iceland Nature Research Centre

Reykjanes

Southwest Iceland Nature Research Centre is a regional institute of natural research and is based in Sandgerði. It was established in the year 2000 and is one of eight regional Nature Centres in Iceland. The institutes main focus is on ecol

Akranes Library

West Iceland

Akranes Library was founded on the 6th of November 1864, originally as a book club. The library has wonderful facilities at Dalbraut 1 and shares its space with Akranes' district archives and the photograph archive. The library has a wide r

Pakkhús Museum

West Iceland

The Pakkhús in Olafsvik is an old trading store, built in 1844. It is a national monument and the Regional Museum of Snæfellsbær town is located on the second and third floors of the building. A shop selling wool products, local handcraft a

The Icelandic Museum of Rock ´n´ Roll

Reykjanes

The Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll (Rokksafn Íslands) is a new museum about the history of popular music in Iceland. The museum was opened in 2014 and is located in Keflavik in Reykjanesbær, only a 5-minute drive away from Keflavik Inter

The Hunting and Wildlife Museum

South Iceland

Opening hours - April 1 - September 30: Daily 11:00-18:00 -October, November, February, March: Weekends 11:00 - 18:00 -December, January: Closed.

Sverrir Hermannsson´s smallexhibits

North Iceland

1st June - 15th September is open every day 13:00-17:00 Also, open on request.

French Library - Alliance Francaise in Reykjavík

Capital Area

Cutural center, French library and French language school Open / ouvert: Mon - Fri: 13:00-18:00 Sat: 10:00-12:00

Outvert Art Space

The Westfjords

Outvert Art Space is a non-profit organization and a dynamic, contemporary cultural arts space where varied perspectives and issues are explored through visual arts, music, performance and other forms of media. Outvert Art Space (Gallerí Út

The Volcano Express

Capital Area

Cinematic experience providing an immersive insight into the volcanic processes transforming Iceland. Embark on an exhilarating volcanic adventure. Join us for a thrilling journey through Iceland’s primordial landscapes.

Grund - Ancient tractors

The Westfjords

Open by arrangement.

Museum of Music - Jón Kr. Ólafsson

The Westfjords

Open 13-18 and by agreement.

Rare Stone Collection

East Iceland

The Icelandic Punk Museum

Capital Area

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Nanna´s Memorial Museum

East Iceland

The Culture House

Capital Area

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Public library Suðurnesjabær

Reykjanes

The Public library in Suðurnesjabær is located nex to the swimming pool in Sandgerði.

Samansafnið Museum

South Iceland

Open all year upon appointment. Please call us or contact us via our Facebook site.

Reykjanes Public Library

Reykjanes

The Reykjanesbær library is located at Tjarnagata 12, sharing the building with the Reykjanesbær town hall as well. The library’s opening hours are between 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays during winter. The l

Photo gallery

Reykjanes