Art & Design Museums in Iceland
Painting galleries, sculpture collections, design and contemporary art – from the Old Masters to the present day.
Greater Reykjavík (11)
Northeast Iceland (3)
East Iceland (2)
South Iceland (2)
West Iceland (2)
Northwest Iceland (1)
Suðurnes (1)
Westfjords (1)
Art & Design Museums in Iceland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 23 art and design museums in Iceland, spread across 8 regions and 16 towns and cities. Most of them are in Greater Reykjavík (11), Northeast Iceland (3), and East Iceland (2).
At the city level, Reykjavík (8), Akureyri (1), and Bíldudalur (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several art and design museums in a single day.
4 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,300 at the median, and the middle half charge between ISK 1,400 and ISK 2,550.
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 9 offer dedicated programs for families, and 12 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 art and design museums in Iceland
The best-known art and design museums in Iceland
Listasafn ÍslandsArt · Reykjavík
NýlistasafniðArt · Reykjavík- Listasafnið á AkureyriArt · Akureyri
- Ljósmyndasafn ReykjavíkurArt · Reykjavík
KjarvalsstaðirArt · Reykjavík
Listasafn Einars JónssonarArt · Reykjavík
ÁsmundarsafnArt · Reykjavík- Listasafn Sigurjóns ÓlafssonarArt · Reykjavík
SafnasafniðArt · Svalbarðseyri- Duus SafnahúsRegional · Reykjanesbær
Art and design museums in Iceland with free admission
Art and design museums in Iceland with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible art and design museums in Iceland
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many art and design museums are there in Iceland?
Our directory currently lists 23 art and design museums in Iceland across 16 towns and cities.
What are the best-known art and design museums in Iceland?
Some of the best known are Listasafn Íslands, Nýlistasafnið, Listasafnið á Akureyri, Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur, and Kjarvalsstaðir.
Which art and design museums in Iceland offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Nýlistasafnið, Hafnarborg, Listasafn Árnesinga, and Svavarssafn.
Which art and design museums in Iceland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Listasafn Íslands, Listasafnið á Akureyri, and Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur.
Which art and design museums in Iceland are wheelchair accessible?
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Listasafn Íslands, Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur, and Kjarvalsstaðir. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit art and design museums in Iceland?
A regular adult ticket costs ISK 2,300 at the median, with prices ranging from ISK 500 to ISK 3,000. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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