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
Opening: School of Photography's Graduation Exhibition
Welcome to the opening of the graduation exhibition from the School of Photography at the Reykjavík Museum of Photography, located at Tryggvagata 15. The event will take place on Friday, 12 December at 16:00. This exhibition features the graduation works of students who have completed their diploma in Creative Photography from the School of Photography in December 2025. The works are diverse, showcasing the students' various subjects, artistic visions, and aesthetics. They reflect the growth of contemporary photography and highlight the wide range of possibilities within the medium. Graduation students: Elva Þrastardóttir, Gunnar Ragnarsson, Lilja Birna Arnórsdóttir, Íris Hadda Curator: Katrín Elvarsdóttir The event photo is a piece by Íris Hadda, one of the graduating students. The exhibition runs from 12 December 2025 - 11 January 2026.
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