Reyk­javík Mu­seum of Pho­to­graphy

A mo­ment in time – 1860 to the present day

©Reykjavík City Museum | Photo: Vigfús Birgisson

The Reykjavík Museum of Photography is one of Iceland’s major hot spots for photography, both as a historical museum/preservation centre and for contemporary photography.

Reykjavík harbour on July 9th 1945, when the passenger ship Esja arrived with Icelanders that had stranded in Scandinavia during World War II. Photo: Sigurhans Vignir.

Reykjavík harbour on July 9th 1945, when the passenger ship Esja arrived with Icelanders that had stranded in Scandinavia during World War II. Photo: Sigurhans Vignir.

Events

Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Exhibition Talk with the Curators of Ólafur K. Magnússon: On the Scene

On 15 November at 14:00, curators Íris Gyða Guðbjargardóttir and Hlín Gylfadóttir will lead a free tour of On the Scene, an exhibition of photographs by Icelandic photojournalist Ólafur K. Magnússon (1926-1997). The tour will be conducted in Icelandic and entry is free.

Exhibition Talk with the Curators of Ólafur K. Magnússon: On the Scene
Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Visual Description in Icelandic - Ólafur K. Magnússon: On the Scene

The Reykjavik City Museum offers a visual description for the visually impaired in Icelandic of the exhibition Ólafur K. Magnússon: On the Scene on 17 November at 13:30. The visual description is free of charge.

Visual Description in Icelandic - Ólafur K. Magnússon: On the Scene
Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Guided tour in Sign Language - Ólafur K. Magnússon: On the Scene

The Reykjavik City Museum offers a guided tour in Icelandic sign language of the exhibition Ólafur K. Magnússon: On the Scene on 29 November at 14:00. The tour is free of charge, and everyone who uses sign language is warmly welcome.

Guided tour in Sign Language - Ólafur K. Magnússon: On the Scene
Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Exhibition Talk with Ólafur K. Magnússon's family on the last

On 6 December at 14:00, Ólafur K. Magnússon's family will lead a free tour of On the Scene, an exhibition of photographs by Icelandic photojournalist Ólafur K. Magnússon (1926-1997). The tour will be conducted in Icelandic and entry is free. After the tour, photos from the exhibition will be for sale. The perfect Christmas presents!

Exhibition Talk with Ólafur K. Magnússon's family on the last
Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Photo Sale - Ólafur K. Magnússon: On the Scene

On 6 December at 15:00-17:00, photos from the exhibition Ólafur K. Magnússon: On the Scene will be for sale. The perfect Christmas presents! Christmassy refreshments will be on site.

Photo Sale - Ólafur K. Magnússon: On the Scene
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