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Ásmundarsafn — Museo de Escultura Ásmundur Sveinsson
About Ásmundarsafn — Museo de Escultura Ásmundur Sveinsson
Ásmundarsafn es el museo y antigua casa/estudio del escultor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982), uno de los artistas modernistas pioneros de Islandia. El museo, ubicado en Laugardalur, cerca del Jardín Botánico, exhibe las esculturas de Ásmundur en un edificio modernista especialmente diseñado que él mismo diseñó (inaugurado en 1942). El jardín de esculturas que rodea el museo exhibe obras de gran tamaño en piedra, bronce y hormigón. Como parte del Museo de Arte de Reykjavík, la entrada es válida para los tres sitios del museo.
History & Background
Ásmundur Sveinsson nació en 1893 en la Islandia rural, estudió escultura en Copenhague y París entre 1915 y 1929. Regresó a Islandia en 1929 como uno de los primeros escultores profesionales del país. Construyó estudio/casa en Laugardalur en 1942. Creó más de 200 esculturas. Murió en 1982. El estudio se convirtió en museo público en 1983 y se unió a la red del Museo de Arte de Reykjavík en 2000.
Did You Know?
- Museum in sculptor's former home/studio (1942)
- Designed by Ásmundur Sveinsson himself
- 200+ sculptures in stone, bronze, concrete
- Sculpture garden with 30+ outdoor works
- Part of Reykjavík Art Museum (ticket valid for 3 sites)
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Why Visit
Part of Reykjavík Art Museum, admission is valid for all three museum sites.
Did You Know?
Ásmundur designed the museum building himself with no formal architectural training — the domed modernist structure was considered bizarre when built in 1942 but is now recognized as architectural innovation.
The Sculptor Who Built His Own Temple
Ásmundur designed and built his studio like a modernist temple — white domes rising from Laugardalur valley. He wanted a building as bold as his sculptures.
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The Modernist Building Interior
The interior of Ásmundur's building — domed ceilings, geometric spaces, natural light — is as much a work of art as the sculptures. He designed every detail.
The Sculpture Garden in Summer
Summer afternoons in the sculpture garden with monumental works among green lawns and trees are extraordinarily peaceful — one of the most serene spots in Reykjavík.
Practical Information
Best Time
Summer for sculpture garden
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Access
Sigtún, Laugardalur — bus routes 2,5,14,15 or drive (free parking)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ticket valid for other museums?
Yes — Reykjavík Art Museum ticket covers Ásmundarsafn, Hafnarhús and Kjarvalsstaðir for one week.
Can I visit just the sculpture garden?
The garden is only accessible during museum hours, but it's included in museum admission.
