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Gerðarsafn

Kópavogur Art Museum at Hamraborg 4, exhibiting modern and contemporary art and works by Gerður Helgadóttir.

At a Glance

Visit time

Around 45–90 minutes.

Best Season

During published daily 12:00–18:00 hours.

Getting There

Hamraborg 4, Kópavogur. Indoor ticketed municipal art museum; buses serve Hamraborg.

GPS

64.1121, -21.9102

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About Gerðarsafn

Kópavogur Art Museum at Hamraborg 4, exhibiting modern and contemporary art and works by Gerður Helgadóttir.

Discover modern and contemporary art at Kópavogur's dedicated museum for Gerður Helgadóttir.

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Background

History & Background

Gerðarsafn opened in 1994 in memory of artist Gerður Helgadóttir (1928–1975), a pioneer of abstract sculpture and stained-glass art in Iceland.

**Gerðarsafn**, Kópavogur Art Museum, stands at **Hamraborg 4, 200 Kópavogur**. Opened in **1994**, it honours pioneering sculptor and glass artist Gerður Helgadóttir (1928–1975) and presents rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. The museum's official website currently lists **12:00–18:00 daily**, with any holiday closures or special conditions communicated separately. Admission is normally ticketed; check the current museum fee schedule. Visitors can arrive by car or bus, and the museum lies near other Hamraborg cultural venues. Plan around an hour, longer if interested in the current exhibitions.

Folklore

Story & Folklore

Gerðarsafn is Kópavogur Art Museum, dedicated to Gerður Helgadóttir. Its programme brings her modernist sculptural and glass art into dialogue with works by Icelandic and international artists. Opened in 1994, the museum is close to other cultural institutions at Hamraborg. It is a compact indoor exhibition museum, not a natural landmark or an outdoor gallery with guaranteed access.

Did You Know?

This museum is dedicated to artist Gerður Helgadóttir, and children often enjoy free entry to Icelandic museums, making it a family-friendly cultural stop.

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Stories & Legends

Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area

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Reykjavík

Reykjavík is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Harðar saga og Hólmverja", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.