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Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Modest photography museum with historical & contemporary images of a range of subjects.

Grófarhús, Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
📞 +354 411 6390

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilets

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space

The Reykjavík Museum of Photography is a must-see for anyone interested in the history and development of photography in Iceland. Located in the historic town of Keflavik, the museum is home to a wide range of permanent and temporary exhibitions, showcasing the works of both Icelandic and international photographers.

The museum's permanent collection includes works from the 19th century to the present day, and it covers a variety of genres from documentary to contemporary art. Highlights include a selection of photographs from the 19th century, including works by August Sander and Alfred Stieglitz, as well as a large collection of Icelandic photography from the 20th century. The museum also houses a collection of contemporary Icelandic photography, featuring the work of photographers such as Ragnar Axelsson, Gudmundur Ingolfsson and Kristjan Palsson.

The museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions, featuring the works of both established and emerging photographers. Past exhibitions have included the works of photographers such as Robert Capa, Sebastião Salgado and Nan Goldin.

In addition to its exhibitions, the museum also offers a range of educational and interactive activities. Visitors can explore the museum's digital library, which houses a collection of over 100,000 photographs, as well as the museum's archive of historic photographs. The museum also offers workshops and lectures on a range of topics related to photography, and it has a dedicated children's area where kids can learn about the history of photography through interactive activities.

The Reykjavík Museum of Photography is an essential destination for anyone interested in the history and development of photography in Iceland. With its permanent and temporary exhibitions, digital library, archive of historic photographs, workshops and lectures, the museum is a great place to explore the art of photography and learn about its history.

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5 stars

Lots of images of Reykjavik and photography books, a good place to spend afternoon for photography lovers. The exhibition theme is quite interesting and inspiring, a good chance to see Iceland from different angle. The image storage is divided into different theme, such as child, swimming pool, animal, etc. not only good for photography lovers but also who would love to take a look at people lived in Iceland in the past and who is interested in historical images of Reykjavik. Ticket price is fair enough for the accessibility of all the resources here I would say, and also a small gift shop for some post card and souvenir related to photography, highly recommended, you’ll never want to miss if you love photography or historical images.

4 stars

A must-go for anyone who's interested in photography. I was so lucky to discover the work of Olaf Otto Becker there, which has become one of my favorite artists since. For the quality of the work shown here, the facility was a little underwhelming. I've seen smaller spaces that had a greater impact just by their better (though minimalist and inexpensive) interior design.

5 stars

I have visited the museum on various occasions, both for show openings and to look at exhibitions. Their program is ambitious and always something cool on display. Fun visit both for those interested in photography or history.