Reykjavik Art Museum - Hafnarhus is a contemporary art museum in the centre of Reykjavik, at Tryggvagata 17, close to the old harbour. It is known locally as Listasafn Reykjavíkur - Hafnarhús and forms part of the wider Reykjavik Art Museum system.
The building
The museum occupies a converted warehouse, so the galleries keep the feel of a working industrial space. Visitors move through open rooms where the architecture itself frames the works, which suits the museum's focus on modern and recent art.
What you will see
The collection and exhibitions bring together works by Icelandic and international artists. Because the programme is contemporary, displays tend to change, so the visit may differ from one trip to the next.
- Setting: central Reykjavik, near the harbour and the city's main sights
- Focus: contemporary art by Icelandic and international artists
- Building: a converted warehouse
- Part of: the Reykjavik Art Museum network
Planning your visit
Hafnarhus makes a natural stop on a walk through the city centre, and it is easy to combine with other galleries in the Reykjavik Art Museum system. For opening hours and current exhibitions, it is worth calling the museum on +354 411 6400 before you go.
