Reykjavík Museum of Photography
A moment in time – 1860 to the present day

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.
Exhibitions
Events
Historical walk I Reykjavik 240th birthday
This year, the City of Reykjavík celebrates its 240th anniversary, and on that occasion the Reykjavík City Museum is offering a historical walking tour of Aðalstræti, the town’s first street. Historians Guðbrandur Benediktsson and Helga Maureen Gylfadóttir will lead the walk, which begins at 20:00 at the City Library in Grófin, Tryggvagata 15. Spoken language: Icelandic. Everyone is welcome and participation is free.




