The Reykjavik Museum of Photography, known in Icelandic as Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur, is a museum devoted to the art of the photograph. It is found at Tryggvagata 15 in central Reykjavik, Iceland, in the historic Grófarhús building.
What to expect
The museum shows the work of Icelandic and international photographers. Its exhibitions rotate, so each visit can offer something different from the last. Because the displays change, it is worth checking what is on before you plan your day around a particular show.
Why visit
- A focused visit for anyone interested in photography, whether as a practitioner or as a viewer.
- Exhibitions that bring together Icelandic and international work, offering a view of the country alongside wider currents in the medium.
- A historic setting: the museum occupies the Grófarhús building, so the place itself is part of the experience.
Around the museum
Tryggvagata sits in the old heart of the city, close to the harbour, and the museum makes a natural stop on a walk through central Reykjavik. A visit here fits comfortably into a half-day of looking at the city, with galleries, cafés and the waterfront close at hand.
To confirm opening times, admission details or the current exhibitions, you can call the museum on +354 411 6390.
