Reyk­javík Mari­time Mu­seum

Can you find the sea creatures? Welcome to a scavenger hunt at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum on Museum Night, Friday 6 February from 18:00–22:00. Free admission and everyone is welcome! Find the Sea Creatures! is a light and fun scavenger hunt that leads you through the exhibition Fish & folk – 150 Years of Fisheries. The goal is to find various sea creatures that have hidden themselves throughout the exhibition. While searching for the creatures, you can also learn about the history of Icelandic fisheries—from the era of rowing boats giving way to large fishing vessels in the late 19th century and all the way into the 2000s. The event is part of the Reykjavík City Museum’s Museum Night programme.

Welcome to the Reykjavík Maritime Museum on Museum Night, Friday 6 February from 18:00–22:00. Free admission and everyone is welcome! The exhibition Fish & folk – 150 years of fisheries at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum is about the history of the Icelandic fisheries, from the time when rowing boats gave way to large fishing vessels in the late 19th century, through to the 21st century. This rich history is told from the perspective of Iceland’s biggest fishing port, Reykjavík. The Maritime Museum’s setting is an appropriate one, as the building once housed a flourishing fish factory. The exhibition "A View of the North" is on display in the Engine Room. It explores French expeditions to the Arctic and is a collaborative project between the Reykjavík City Museum and the School of Humanities at the University of Iceland. In May 1835, French physician and adventurer Paul Gaimard arrived in Reykjavik in search of the ship La Lilloise, but instead became captivated by the land and its people. He led the largest foreign scientific expedition ever sent to Iceland, accompanied by a team of scholars and artists who studied the country’s culture, society, and nature during the years 1835–1836. The findings were published in 12 volumes, including three illustrated books, which became invaluable sources on 19th-century Iceland and had a profound impact on both the country’s international image and Icelanders’ perception of their own cultural heritage.

Let's go on an expedition! Welcome to a family workshop at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum on Museum Night, Friday 6 February from 18:00–22:00. Free admission and everyone is welcome! Imagine you are going on a long journey across the ocean. You travel by ship and get one large travel chest to pack everything you need for the expedition. In the 19th century, explorers and scientists went on long and difficult journeys across the ocean to study new lands. Paul Gaimard was a French naturalist who came to Iceland in 1835 with a large group of scientists. They brought trunks and chests full of equipment they needed to survive and carry out their research. Inside the chests were the most extraordinary things. What would you take with you? The event is part of the Reykjavík City Museum’s Museum Night programme.

Welcome to a guided tour of the exhibition A View of the North with Sumarliði R. Ísleifsson at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum. The guided tours take place on Museum Night, Friday 6 February at 19:00 and 20:00. Free admission and everyone is welcome! ---PLEASE NOTICE: Spoken language Icelandic--- Sumarliði will sign his books, "Í fjarska norðursins" and "Iceland and Greenland", after the second tour at around 21:00. The books are available in the Maritime Museum shop. The exhibition A View of the North is displayed in the Engine Room of the Reykjavík Maritime Museum. It explores Arctic expeditions undertaken by French travellers and is a collaboration between the Reykjavík City Museum and the School of Humanities at the University of Iceland. In May 1835, the French naval surgeon and adventurer Paul Gaimard arrived in Reykjavík in search of the ship La Lilloise, but became captivated by the country and its people. He led the largest foreign scientific expedition ever to Iceland, accompanied by scholars and artists who studied the nation’s culture, society, and natural environment in 1835–1836. Their findings were published in 12 volumes, which became an important source on 19th‑century Iceland and had a profound impact on both the country’s image and Icelanders’ own self‑perception. Sumarliði R. Ísleifsson holds a PhD in history. He has long researched the image and representation of Iceland and Greenland, publishing articles and books on the subject — including "Í fjarska norðursins", a work on changing views of Iceland and Greenland from the Middle Ages to the present. The event is part of the Reykjavík City Museum’s Museum Night programme.