National Gallery of Iceland Museum

Icelandic national art museum displaying local and Nordic art

In Reykjavík the National Gallery of Iceland holds twentieth-century Icelandic painting alongside rotating international shows, drawing visitors interested in modern Icelandic art and exhibitions.

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Address
Sölvhólsgötu/Snorrabraut area, Reykjavík (National Gallery of Iceland located near central Reykjavík)
+354 560 2800
https://www.listasafn.is/en/
64.14416666666666, -21.939166666666665
Hours
Tue-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays (confirm seasonal hours)
Admission
ISK 1,200-1,800 adult (approx.); free days occasionally
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National Gallery of Iceland is the national art museum of Iceland located in Reykjavík and holds the country’s official visual art collection. It functions as the main public institution for collecting, preserving, and exhibiting Icelandic and international art.

The gallery presents rotating temporary exhibitions alongside displays drawn from its permanent collection, covering painting, sculpture, and contemporary media. Exhibitions typically survey Icelandic art from the 19th century to the present and include educational programmes and catalogues.

The institution developed as Iceland’s central public art collection and has expanded through state acquisitions, donations, and loans. Its role has shifted over time from a focus on national artists to a broader programme that includes international exchange and contemporary practice.

The gallery sits in Reykjavík within Iceland’s Capital Region. It is accessible from the city centre and other major cultural institutions in the same urban area.