Enjoy the summer at the National Museum of Iceland
VARIED EXHIBITIONS AND EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS
MAKING OF A NATION
HERITAGE AND HISTORY IN ICELAND
The National Museum’s permanent exhibition includes some 2,000 objects dating from the Settlement
to the present day and includes multi-media displays, telephone connections with the past, fun and
education, games, information folders, and more. A tour of the permanent exhibition is a remarkable
journey through time that begins in the ship of the settlers and ends in a modern airport.
The National Gallery of Photography, May 5 – August 26
THE VISITOR’S EYE
The Norwegian entrepreneur Hans Wiingaard Friis fished for cod out of Hafnarfjörður in 1906–1909.
His photographs of Icelandic fishing villages are a fascinating documentation of life and culture a
century ago. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Akureyri Folk Museum.
Wall, May 5 – August 26
OFF TO THE COUNTRY
When ties between rural and urban areas in Iceland were still strong, town children were often sent to
the country during the summers. The National Museum presents an exhibition of photographs
documenting that time.
Arc Hall, May 19 – September 30
WAYS IN BETWEEN
The artists Guðbjörg Lind Jónsdóttir, Guðrún Kristjánsdóttir and Kristín Jónsdóttir from Munkaþverá
explore the national heritage in their work, linking new works with museum artifacts. Each expresses
the idea of a pathway between places, individuals, or time periods in their own unique way. The
exhibition is an ode to the fragmented heritage that is preserved in the National Museum.
Research Exhibition, June 6, 2007 – January 27, 2008
NEW ACQUISITIONS
On display is a selection of objects that the National Museum has acquired since it reopened in 2004.
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THE ICELANDIC MUSEUM DAY
Free admission to the National Museum and guided tour in English at 11 am.
August 18
MULTICULTURE NIGHT
Reykjavík Culture Night at the National Museum is an event not to be missed. This year it will be a
multi-cultural feast.
National Gallery of Photography, September 9, 2007 – January 27, 2008
EXTRAORDINARY CHILD
PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARY ELLEN MARK
World-renowned US photographer Mary Ellen Mark visited Iceland last year and photographed
disabled children in their day-to-day environments. The photographs highlight the communication and
friendship between the children. During the exhibition a documentary by filmmaker Martin Bell will be
shown daily in the National Museum’s lecture hall. A substantial catalogue will be published in
connection with the exhibition.
Wall, September 9, 2007 – January 27, 2008
EXTRAORDINARY CHILD
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ÍVAR BRYNJÓLFSSON
The photographs depict the surroundings of disabled children in Öskjuhlíðarskóli and Safamýrarskóli
schools.
Hall, September 9, 2007 – January 27, 2008
EXTRAORDINARY CHILD
ARTWORK BY STUDENTS IN ÖSKJUHLÍÐARSKÓLI AND SAFAMÝRARSKÓLI
Selected by Ingibjörg Jóhannsdóttir headmaster of the Reykjavík School of Visual Art.
GUIDED TOURS
A WALK THROUGH THE CENTURIES
An English-speaking tour through the National Museum’s permanent exhibition is offered every day at
11 am throughout the summer. Guided tours for groups are also available in other times at request.
ON YOUR OWN
The National Museum’s prepared tours enable tour guides to easily lead both older and younger age
groups through the museum. The tours are available at the entrance and also by logging on to
http://www.natmus.is.
THE MUSEUM SHOP
The Museum Shop is an inextricable part of the National Museum and plays an important role in its
passing on of the cultural heritage, among other things through specially-produced souvenirs based
on objects from the museum’s collection and special exhibitions.
THE KAFFITÁR CAFÉ
Kaffitár offers delicious refreshments and exceptional coffee.
AWARDS
In 2006 the National Museum of Iceland was awarded a special commendation from the European
Museum Forum for being one of the best museums in Europe. It was also recognized by Sjálfsbjörg,
Iceland’s National Federation for the Disabled, for providing good accessibility.
OPENING HOURS:
Summer (May 1 – September 15): Daily from 10–17
Winter (September 16 – April 30): Daily except Mondays, from 11–17
ADMISSION:
General admission: ISK 600
Free admission on Wednesdays
Senior citizens, handicapped persons, students and groups (10 or more): ISK 300
Free for visitors under 18 and members of ICOM and FISOS
YEARLY ADMISSION CARD:
A card providing admission to the National Museum and all its events for a full year is available at the
entrance as a special introduction offer for only ISK 3,000. Yearly card holders receive a 15% discount
in the Museum Shop.
Suðurgata 41 – 101 Reykjavík – Tel. 530 2200 – www.natmus.is