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
Photo Challenge during Autumn Break
During the autumn break, 25-28 October, curious kids can take part in a photo challenge at the Reykjavík Museum of Photography during opening hours. Free admission and everyone is welcome! The challenge involves closely exploring the museum’s exhibition featuring photographs by Gunnar V. Andrésson. The exhibition showcases news photography from 1966 to 2018, illustrating how society has changed over the past 50 years. There’s plenty to see and discover. 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.
Exhibition Opening: The Mood of Yesterday - Guðmundur Einar
Welcome to the opening of the exhibition „The Mood of Yesterday“ at the Reykjavík Museum of Photography 30 October at 16:00-18:00. Light refreshments will be served. Free entry! "The Mood Of Yesterday" is the title of an exhibition by the artist Guðmundur Einar which will be on display from 30 October until 31 December 2025. It showcases what he calls: "scrubby but honest snapshots from a near yet romantic past."
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