Reyk­javík City Mu­seum
Our His­tory

Free entrance and refreshments, accompanied by accordion music. All welcome!

Here you can view our Summer programme.

Reykjavík Museum of Photography

03.05.2025

The exhibition "Half a Century Through the Lens" explores press photographer Gunnar V. Andrésson’s career, that lasted more than fifty years – from 1966 to 2018.

Our locations

Events

28.05.2025
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

The Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - guided tour on board

We offer daily guided tours at 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00 on board the Coast Guard vessel Óðinn from 1 March to 31 October, focusing on the Cod Wars and the vessel's rescue history. Welcome aboard!

The Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn - guided tour on board
28.05.2025
Árbær Open Air Museum

Guided tour at Árbær Open Air Museum

The guide takes guests to all the main houses of the museum and tells their stories. The guided tour is in English and takes just over an hour.

Guided tour at Árbær Open Air Museum
01.06.2025
Reykjavík Maritime Museum

Fishermen's Day 2025

On the occasion of Fishermen's Day, the Reykjavík Maritime Museum is offering free admission to the museum's exhibitions and Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn. The Landsbjörg Accident Prevention Association will also be selling delicious refreshments in the Pier Hall to support its important work, accompanied by accordion music. Everyone is welcome!

Fishermen's Day 2025
03.06.2025
Árbær Open Air Museum

The Puppet Car returns!

After a four-year break, The Puppet Car is back and will premiere the play "Playing with Colours" at Árbær Open Air Museum on Tuesday, 3 June, at 14:00.

The Puppet Car returns!
05.06.2025
Árbær Open Air Museum

Ancient Roots - Presentation of the Archaeological Research at the Árbær farmstead

The archaeological research The Ancient Roots of Árbær, which is currently underway at the Árbær farmstead, will be presented on Thursday, 5 June at 20:00. Free admission and all are welcome!

Ancient Roots - Presentation of the Archaeological Research at the Árbær farmstead
07.06.2025
Viðey Island

Guided tour of Viðey Island in Icelandic sign language

In celebration of the fact that summer has finally arrived, Reykjavík City Museum is offering a guided tour in Icelandic sign language in Viðey on Saturday, 7 June at 13:15.

Guided tour of Viðey Island in Icelandic sign language

Ex­hib­i­tions