Reykjavik Art Museum

Background

History & Background

Reykjavik Art Museum was founded in 1973 and has since grown into the largest visual art institution in Iceland. Over time the museum expanded to include three locations across the city, each highlighting different aspects of Icelandic art and culture.

Reykjavík Art Museum is a city-run visual arts institution with three separate venues: Hafnarhús near the Old Harbour, Kjarvalsstaðir by Klambratún, and Ásmundarsafn in Laugardalur. Each site has its own exhibitions and, at Ásmundarsafn, seasonal opening hours. Do not assume there is a single main building or uniform schedule across all branches. Reykjavík Art Museum is a city-run visual arts institution with three separate venues: Hafnarhús near the Old Harbour, Kjarvalsstaðir by Klambratún, and Ásmundarsafn in Laugardalur. Each site has its own exhibitions and, at Ásmundarsafn, seasonal opening hours. Do not assume there is a single main building or uniform schedule across all branches. Plan the visit around the actual venue, not a generic city guide; check current information before departure. Visitor information: Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir and Ásmundarsafn have venue-specific schedules; check each before travelling.