Langabúð
Cultural centre in Djúpivogur's oldest house from 1790, with a museum on the sculptor Ríkarður Jónsson, a memorial exhibition on Eysteinn Jónsson, a local heritage museum and a café.
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About the museum
Langabúð is the oldest house in Djúpivogur, built in 1790, and it now serves as the town's cultural centre. The building houses museums and exhibitions as well as a café.
On the ground floor is a museum on the life and art of the sculptor and artist Ríkarður Jónsson, who lived from 1888 to 1977. There is also an exhibition in memory of the politician Eysteinn Jónsson and his wife, Solveig Eyjólfsdóttir. The loft houses a local heritage museum.
The café in Langabúð offers homemade soups, bread with salmon and smoked lamb, coffee drinks and cakes, including vegan and gluten-free dishes.
Highlights
- Oldest house in Djúpivogur, from 1790
- Museum on the sculptor Ríkarður Jónsson
- Memorial exhibition on Eysteinn Jónsson and Solveig Eyjólfsdóttir
- Local heritage museum in the loft
- Café with homemade food
Permanent exhibitions
- Ríkarður Jónsson – Museum on the life and works of the sculptor and artist Ríkarður Jónsson.
- Eysteinn Jónsson og Solveig Eyjólfsdóttir – Exhibition in memory of the politician Eysteinn Jónsson and his wife.
- Byggðasafn – Local heritage museum in the loft of the house.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | ISK 500 |
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Admission is ISK 500.
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
Café in the building with homemade soups, bread with salmon and smoked lamb, coffee drinks and cakes; vegan and gluten-free options.
Events & venue rental
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