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.

Ex­hib­i­tions

Events

Ljosmyndun
Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Exhibition Talk in Icelandic for young neurodivergent people

Young neurodivergent people are especially welcome to join an Exhibition Talk in Icelandic with Eva Ágústa, the photographer behind "Queer and Autistic", on Thursday, 24 October, at 13:00. Free admission.

Exhibition Talk in Icelandic for young neurodivergent people
Ljosmyndun
Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Are you currently studying Icelandic?

Reykjavík City Museum offers a guided tour of the Photographic Museum on Sunday, November 3, from 14:00 to 15:00, specifically for individuals learning Icelandic.

Are you currently studying Icelandic?
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