Author:
Jonasbjornsson
The House of Collections is the newest addition to the the National Gallery of Iceland. Originally built in 1908 in order to house the National Library, the National Archives, the collection of the Natural History Museum of Iceland and the nation's collection of antique relics, it today presents the exhibition Resistance, featuring treasures of the collection of the National Gallery of Iceland. ...
Steinshús is an homage to the poet Steinn Steinarr, born in Nauteyrarhreppur parish October 13, 1908. Steinn is considered the most important modernist poet in Icelandic history. The exhibition, which opened in 2015, sheds light on the origins of the poet in Ísafjarðardjúp Bay, how his family was split up, his first encounters with poetry with Stefán from Hvítadalur as well as his studies in Saurbær with ...
Children Throughout a Century –
Oh to be a bird!
Children Throughout a Century is a unique exhibition centred on the life and surroundings of Icelandic children in the 20th century. The photographs are presented in an unusual way, mounted on walls in which cabinets behind photographs contain objects and further information. Guests can open the cabinets to discover how children lived, laughed, and worked ...
Ósvör is a reconstruction of a 19th century fishing station. The curator, dressed in a traditional fisherman’s outfit, leads visitors through the station showing them the houses, the fishing boat, and tools used for fishing and fish processing in days gone by. An insight into the harsh conditions fishermen faced in centuries past in the Westfjords. ...
Hrafnseyri in Arnarfjörður, in the Westfjords of Iceland, is the birthplace of Jón Sigurðsson (1811-1879), the leader of Iceland’s struggle for independence from Danish rule in the 19th century. Jón’s life goal was to liberate the country from Danish rule. His name will always be linked to the establishment of the Icelandic state, and after his death in 1879, he became a symbol of the Icelandic nation. A ...
The Museum of Egill Ólafsson at Hnjótur in Patreksfjörður, displays a unique collection of ancient items from the Southern Westfjords. The museum shows the history of fishing, farming, and everyday life in the area.
The museum features an exhibition about the daring rescue of the British trawler Dhoon that stranded at the Látrabjarg cliffs in 1947, as well as a café and a tourist information centre. ...
The Aviation Museum of Iceland is a must visit for aviation lovers. The museum features airplanes both small and large as well as an overview of aviation in Iceland. It first opened its doors to the public on the May 1, 1999. Located right next to Akureyri airport, the museum’s main goal is to preserve Iceland’s aviation history. ...
LAVA “Iceland Volcano & Earthquake Centre” will reveal the epic forces of nature that shape our planet and created Iceland only 20 million years ago. LAVA is dedicated to the unique volcanoes and geology of Iceland.
The centre features an interactive, educational exhibition exploring the art and science of geology, and the volcanic systems in Iceland. The LAVA Centre also showcases an educational ...
The garden depicts how Icelanders have used wild plants throughout history, as food, in medicine and in magic. The garden is situated in the centre of Bolungarvík (by the Community Centre). Each plant is labelled with its name in Icelandic, Latin, English, and German. Habitat descriptions are also in English. ...
Kört is a little museum located in the middle of Trékyllisvík, where you’ll find beautiful art and craft items. Kört features items made by local people out of driftwood, stones, and textile alongside tools, clothing, and pictures that tell the story of the people’s ancestors. A guided tour around the museum is available. ...
