Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús

2 Days In Reykjavik

"In a country surrounded by the icy waters of the North Atlantic, there seems no better place to start your Reykjavik city break than by its shores. Take in the crisp morning air with a brisk walk along the harbour, pausing to admire the statue of two fishermen pointing out to sea. Known as ‘Looking Seawards’, it stands in great contrast to the modern Harpa concert hall which meets your gaze as you look up. Take the short walk east along the harbourfront to the Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus, one of three component galleries which make up Reykjavik Art Museum. With a focus on progressive art, Hafnarhus houses the museum’s most contemporary works. A highlight is the collection by Icelandic icon Erró, whose work has been displayed the world over." - The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Editorial Team

"The Best Art Museum(s) in Town! The Reykjavík Art Museum was founded in 1973 and is the largest visual art institution in the country. There are actually three locations: Hafnarhus (pictured) Kjarvalsstadir, and Asmundarsafn (Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum). Hafnarhús has a permanent exhibition by local pop artist hero Erró, which it combines with a constant flow of temporary exhibitions, often with a focus on young, international artists. Kjarvalsstaðir, named after Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885–1972), shows the master's works inside a beautiful, specially-designed building and also in the associated garden, as well as temporary exhibitions of Icelandic and international art The Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum is dedicated to the sculptures and drawings of Ásmundur Sveinsson, whose dinstinctive works are also located throughout the city in public areas."

"The Reykjavík Art Museum comprises a trio of buildings that have been constructedaround the collections of three of the city’s most famous artists: the painters Erró and Jóhannes Kjarval and the sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson.The museumoften exhibits other works (contemporary art, paintings, sculptures, installations) by established local and international artists as well. Erró’s work is showcased at downtown'sHafnarhús,which is the most central spot andoffers the biggest range of temporary exhibitions. The Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum and the Kjarvalsstaðir museum are worth visiting not just for the rich examples of their namesakes’ works but for their lovely gardens also."