Steingrímur Hermannsson, prime minister with drag queens on election night, 20 April 1991

Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Gunnar V. Andrésson Press Photographer  │Half a Century Through the Lens

Árbær Open Air Museum

Aðalstræti

Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Viðey Island

©Reykjavík City Museum | Photo: Vigfús Birgisson 

Located in the heart of Reykjavík where the past and the present meet, this specialised museum features temporary exhibitions inviting visitors either to step into various periods of history or get in touch with the latest in contemporary photography.
So, this is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the photographic world, including by enjoying images grouped by theme from the museum’s collection on screens, which show over a century’s worth of social and cultural changes. We also recommend that you take a look at our [Photo Collection](https://borgarsogusafn.is/en/fotoweb), where you can order photos.



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.

Ljósmyndasafn

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In our museum shop you can find a variety of photo books and gift items. Holders of the Reykjavík Culture Card get a 10% discount.

A moment in time – 1860 to the present day