Find the latest news and organizational updates regarding The Einar Jónsson Museum. This section covers recent happenings, institution announcements, and changes related to the museum's historic home, studio, and outdoor sculpture garden near Hallgrímskirkja.
As the summer season begins, discover the latest updates from the National Gallery of Iceland network, including The Einar Jónsson Museum. Learn about current exhibitions, upcoming curator-led tours, and the final spots available for children's summer art courses.
The National Gallery of Iceland has unveiled its latest exhibitions, 'echolalia' by Björk and 'Metamorphlings' by James Merry. These highly anticipated shows recently opened to record-breaking visitor attendance, and a special curator-led tour is available this Sunday for those looking to explore the works in depth.
Join the Krummi Kids’ Club for an imaginative Princess Workshop held in the Einar Jónsson Museum's sculpture garden on May 23, 2026. Children are invited to explore the garden's famous sculpture of a princess sleeping in a harp and create their own artistic interpretations. Participants are welcome to attend in costume for this creative family event.
The Einar Jónsson Museum continues to expand its role as a vital learning environment for schools and educators. Teachers are invited to join the museum's dedicated Teachers' Club to participate in exclusive workshops and educational events designed to enrich the museum experience for students.
The National Gallery of Iceland has received a significant gift of artworks by the renowned artist couple Jóhann Eyfells and Kristín Halldórsdóttir. Following their lives and artistic careers in the United States, a selection of their works has been transported back to Iceland to enrich the national collection. Visitors can look forward to a major retrospective of Eyfells' work planned for 2028.
The National Gallery of Iceland has received the Icelandic Museum Award 2026 in recognition of its work on art forgery and public education. This prestigious biennial honor highlights the museum’s commitment to scholarly research and its bold, transparent approach to complex art history topics.
The National Gallery of Iceland recently celebrated the Children’s Culture Festival with a series of successful exhibitions and creative workshops. Students from various preschools and primary schools showcased their artistic interpretations of Icelandic folklore and social vision, highlighting the museum's role in youth engagement. The festival offered a unique platform for young artists to share their work with the public and lead family tours through the galleries.
The National Gallery of Iceland has unveiled its latest exhibitions, 'echolalia' by Björk and 'Metamorphlings' by James Merry. These highly anticipated shows recently opened to record-breaking visitor attendance, and a special curator-led tour is available this Sunday for those looking to explore the works in depth.
The National Gallery of Iceland has received the Icelandic Museum Award 2026 in recognition of its work on art forgery and public education. This prestigious biennial honor highlights the museum’s commitment to scholarly research and its bold, transparent approach to complex art history topics.
The National Gallery of Iceland recently celebrated the Children’s Culture Festival with a series of successful exhibitions and creative workshops. Students from various preschools and primary schools showcased their artistic interpretations of Icelandic folklore and social vision, highlighting the museum's role in youth engagement. The festival offered a unique platform for young artists to share their work with the public and lead family tours through the galleries.
As the summer season begins, discover the latest updates from the National Gallery of Iceland network, including The Einar Jónsson Museum. Learn about current exhibitions, upcoming curator-led tours, and the final spots available for children's summer art courses.
The National Gallery of Iceland has received the Icelandic Museum Award 2026 in recognition of its work on art forgery and public education. This prestigious biennial honor highlights the museum’s commitment to scholarly research and its bold, transparent approach to complex art history topics.
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