NATIONAL GALLERY OF ICELAND (LISTASAFN ÍSLANDS)
2025
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Nice museum by the lake with temporary exhibitions throughout the year
This pretty museum on the shores of Lake Tjörnin (great views from its windows) offers an overview of Iceland's art scene in the 19th and 20th centuries. Works by numerous landscape painters influenced by the Impressionists are on display. Temporary exhibitions are also held throughout the year. There's also a cafeteria and a well-stocked gift store. Admission is free for children under 18, making this a great family outing!
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Opening time and information on NATIONAL GALLERY OF ICELAND (LISTASAFN ÍSLANDS)
Open year-round from 10am to 5pm (closed Mondays from early October to late April). Admission: 2,200 Kr per adult.
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The National Gallery of Iceland (LISTASAFN ISLANDS) is an art museum in Reykjavik. Home to the largest collection of Icelandic art, it represents a collection of over 15,000 works belonging to the Icelandic people. It invites you to discover the treasure trove of Icelandic art through various exhibitions in three different buildings, including the museum, the art museum and Ásgrím Jónsson's house. The museum offers interdisciplinary exhibitions featuringthe many works in the House of Collections. In the four halls of the Art Museum, you'll find special exhibitions, both Icelandic and international. The Ásgrím Jónsson House, once the artist's home, displays the works of Iceland's first painter, who made art his main occupation. The museum also has a store stocked with books and posters. An address not to be missed!
Members' reviews on NATIONAL GALLERY OF ICELAND (LISTASAFN ÍSLANDS)
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The museum had 3 different exhibits and I loved them all. Walking into Ruris glass work was really impressive also.
Also the art collection given to the museum with a lot of paintings of the work at sea, really was lovely to see.