Hafnarhús – Reykjavík Art Museum

Background

History & Background

Hafnarhús occupies a former harbour warehouse adapted as a Reykjavík Art Museum venue, presenting modern and contemporary exhibitions.

Hafnarhús is Reykjavík Art Museum’s Old Harbour venue, with modern and contemporary art exhibitions in a former warehouse. Reykjavík City currently lists opening 10:00–17:00 Friday–Wednesday and 10:00–22:00 on Thursdays. Admission and exhibition details should be checked with the museum. Hafnarhús adds contemporary art to a city walk around Reykjavík’s harbour. The museum occupies a converted warehouse and is one of the three venues of Reykjavík Art Museum, alongside Kjarvalsstaðir and Ásmundarsafn. Exhibition subjects and displays change, so confirm what is on during your visit rather than assuming a particular artist is always shown. According to Reykjavík City, Hafnarhús is open Friday–Wednesday from 10:00 to 17:00, with late hours on Thursday until 22:00. It closes on specified major holidays, with some exceptions. Allow about an hour or more depending on the current programme, and pair it with the waterfront or Old Harbour. Visitor information: City-listed Fri–Wed 10:00–17:00; Thu 10:00–22:00. Holiday exceptions; ticketing per museum.