Family program
Let's Play Art
A recurring family programme where children experience art through games, creativity, and discussions.
Housed in a historic 1930s harbor warehouse, this museum features six gallery spaces dedicated to progressive local and international contemporary art. It also serves as the permanent home for the bold, colorful works of renowned Icelandic pop artist Erró.
Six galleries of progressive local and international contemporary art, featuring the works of Icelandic pop artist Erró inside a historic 1930s harbor warehouse.
Located in a historic 1930s harbor warehouse in Reykjavík, the Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús serves as a dynamic space for progressive contemporary art. Across six galleries, the museum showcases a diverse exhibition program featuring local and international artists. The venue also houses a dedicated collection of works by Erró, a significant figure in the global pop art movement.
Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús is situated at Tryggvagata 17 in the oldest part of Reykjavík, where the city's first harbor docks once lay. Housed in a beautifully renovated 1930s warehouse, the venue anchors the lively waterfront district. Its central location makes it highly accessible for visitors exploring the Icelandic capital’s core galleries and historic sites.
Tryggvagata 17
101 Reykjavík
Capital Region, IS
Housed in a historic 1930s harbor warehouse in Reykjavík, the Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús serves as a dynamic hub for progressive contemporary art. Visitors encounter a unique architectural setting where spacious industrial design highlights experimental installations across six gallery spaces. The museum curates a rotating exhibition program that showcases both established and emerging local and international artists. Additionally, a dedicated space houses the vibrant pop art collection of Erró, one of Iceland's most influential modern figures.
The building housing the Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús was originally constructed in the 1930s as a harbor warehouse in Reykjavík. Following a **comprehensive renovation** from 1998 to 2000, it reopened as an art space in April 2000. The venue houses a significant collection donated by Icelandic pop artist Erró, which remains a core feature of the museum.
Preview the striking architecture of the Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús in Reykjavík. Images highlight the museum's historic 1930s harbor warehouse exterior, characterized by its grey facade, rows of rectangular windows, and a modern angular entrance canopy. These photos capture the dynamic waterfront setting that houses six galleries of progressive contemporary art and the bold works of Erró.
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