Reyk­javík City Mu­seum
Our His­tory

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.

In the Building Preservation Centre you can get advice on how to proceed before construction begins.

Our locations

Events

27.05.2025
The Settlement Exhibition

Tuesday Threads - Empathfridges: A story of freedges and invisible family members

EMPATHFRIDGES: A STORY OF FREEDGES AND INVISIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS is the title of the third lecture in the Tuesday Threads series, held at The Settlement Exhibition, Aðalstræti, on 27 May at 16:00. Free entry – all are welcome! Please note: The lecture will be in Icelandic. This time, ethnologist Rakel Jónsdóttir will present her recent research on freedgess in Iceland. Freedges are shared refrigerators located outdoors in public spaces where anyone can bring food to put in the refrigerators and also pick up the food they want.

Tuesday Threads - Empathfridges: A story of freedges and invisible family members
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!
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
14.06.2025
Viðey Island

Are you learning Icelandic? - guided tour in easy Icelandic

Reykjavík City Museum offers a guided tour of Viðey for people learning Icelandic. The tour takes place on Saturday, 14 June, from 13:15 to 15:30.

Are you learning Icelandic? - guided tour in easy Icelandic
03.08.2025
Árbær Open Air Museum

Come and play! Outdoor games during the Bank Holiday Weekend

During the Bank Holiday Weekend, kids can play and learn outdoor games at Árbær Open Air Museum, ride a swing, or try out hula hoops and other toys.

Come and play! Outdoor games during the Bank Holiday Weekend
16.08.2025
Viðey Island

Folklore and Plants with Björk Bjarkadóttir, ethnologist.

Join environmentalist and folklorist Björk Bjarnadóttir for a delightful nature walk on Viðey Island, where she will share captivating folk tales for the whole family.

Folklore and Plants with Björk Bjarkadóttir, ethnologist.

Ex­hib­i­tions