Reykjavík Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir

ÁsmundarsafnReykjavík Art Museum (Harbour House, Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir and Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum) is located in three unique buildings across the city and holds some of the most distinguished works in Iceland´s artistic landscape.  The museum is Iceland´s largest network of art museums and displays both modern and contemporary art, paintings, sculptures and works in different media by established local and international artists.

Jóhannes S. Kjarval

Kjarvalsstaðir houses the works of one of Iceland’s most influential and recognized artists, Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972). The exhibitions at Kjarvalsstaðir focus primarily on paintings and sculptures of the established masters of modern art. The museum also houses a newly renovated café and design-and-book store. Open daily 10-17.

Opening hours Week days: Saturdays: Sundays:
10:00-17:00 10:00-17:00 10:00-17:00
Guided tours are available upon request; information and booking through the following e-mail address: [email protected] They also have a splendid free Art app for anyone interested in the sculptures all around Reykjavik.  Reykjavík Art Walk Mobile App

Jóhannes S. Kjarval Painting

Jóhannes S. Kjarval artwork

Flókagata 24 105 Reykjavík

517-1290

[email protected]

artmuseum.is/


Open all year round.


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