Reykjavík City Museum
Our History
Program
In 2026, Fókus – the Association of Amateur Photographers will take over the exhibition space SKOTIÐ at the Reykjavík Museum of Photography. Throughout the year, seven diverse exhibitions by Fókus members will be presented, curated by the association’s exhibition committee. Fókus is a vibrant and creative community of amateur photographers in Reykjavík, offering a fantastic platform for anyone looking to develop their photography skills and express their creative talents. The Reykjavík Museum of Photography is excited about the collaboration and looks forward to introducing museum visitors to the activities of the association and its talented members. A detailed schedule will be announced later.
Reykjavík Museum of Photography
The exhibition "Half a Century Through the Lens" explores press photographer Gunnar V. Andrésson’s career, that lasted more than fifty years – from 1966 to 2018.
Our locations
Events
Tuesday Threads - The Impact and Aftermath of the Landslides in Seyðisfjörður
On October 21st from 16:00–17:00, the fourth lecture in the series Tuesday Threads will be held at the Settlement Exhibition in Aðalstræti. Free admission and everyone is welcome! Please note: The lecture will be in Icelandic. This time, folklorist Guðný Ósk Guðnadóttir will present her recent research about the impact and aftermath of the landslides in Seyðisfjörður. The research explores the experiences of the town’s residents during the mudslides that struck Seyðisfjörður in December 2020, causing immense destruction. It examines both the material and psychological consequences of the disaster, as well as how it affected the residents’ connection to their hometown and their willingness to continue living in the fjord. The event is presented in collaboration between the Reykjavík City Museum and the Icelandic Folklorists’ Association.
12 Little Mice - Scavenger Hunt during Autumn Break
Welcome to the Settlement Exhibition during the autumn break, 24-28 October at 10:00-17:00. Twelve small, colorful mice live there. They scurry here and there, to and fro - but can you find them all? Free admission and everyone is welcome! This event is part of the Reykjavík City Museum’s Autumn break program. Admission is free to all museum locations for adults accompanied by children 24-28 October.
Cutting and Colouring Workshop during Autumn Break
Welcome to the Settlement Exhibition in Aðalstræti during the autumn break, 24-28 October at 10:00-17:00. On site, you’ll find plenty of fun paper dolls, masks, and coloring sheets to cut out and decorate. Free admission and everyone is welcome! This event is part of the Reykjavík City Museum’s Autumn break program. Admission is free to all museum locations for adults accompanied by children 24-28 October.
Autumn Break at the Reykjavík City Museum
Welcome to the Reykjavík City Museum during Autumn Break. Admission is free to all museum locations for adults accompanied by children 24-28 October. We look forward to seeing you! Program: ÁRBÆR OPEN AIR MUSEUM 24-28 October 13:00-17:00 // Ghost Scavenger Hunt 27 October 13:00-14:00 and 14:00-15:00 // Turnip Cutting Workshop - Registration THE SETTLEMENT EXHIBITION AÐALSTRÆTI 24-28 October 10:00-17:00 // 12 Little Mice – Scavenger Hunt 24-28 October 10:00-17:00 // Cutting and Colouring Workshop 24 October 12:00-13:30 // Badge Making Workshop – The Women‘s Day Off REYKJAVÍK MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY 25-28 October during opening hours // Photo Challenge REYKJAVÍK MARITIME MUSEUM 25-28 October 10:00-17:00 // Family Activity – Fish & Folk 28 October 10:00-12:00 // Morse Code Workshop Further information can be found in the events on Facebook, the Reykjavík City Museum's website and Reykjavík City's events calendar.
