The 10 Best Museums in Miðborg, Capital Region

In the centre where Reykjavik’s old heart beats there is a charming red house, once called Aberdeen. There, Kogga, one of Iceland’s most renowned ceramic artists, runs her studio and gallery. The artist warmly welcomes visitors to her gallery that displays unique art pieces hand crafted on the spot. Catch a glimpse of the kiln in the back, it ensures visitors to cool Iceland a very warm welcome indeed!

We are an Art and Design collective, selling a wide variety of goods. In Skúmaskot you can buy paintings, prints, cards, clothes, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, glass ornaments, and so much more. Everything in the shop is designed and made by the 11 artists and designers who run the shop, and when you visit you get to meet one of them, as they take turns working in the shop.

Gallery Gallera is a small art shop in downtown Reykjavik that specializes in unique works by young local artists. We sell silkscreened posters, paintings, books, mags, T-shirts and everything in between... most of which me make in-store since it's also a working studio. Super friendly staff, especially Ludo and Tito, the shop dogs. So pop in and watch us screenprint and have a chat!

We are a cooperation gallery run by 14 local artist. We are ten painters and four that work with pottery and glass. Once a month we have a guest artist with us. You can find a excellent modern art variety and we offer free shipping all over the world with the bigger paintings. Be very welcome to visit us and meet the artists at our colorful gallery.

Dead Gallery is run by artist, Jón Saemundur (b. 1968). It was established in 2003 and is a storefront and exhibition place for Jon's artwork and designs. Available are unique hand-printed items such as T-shirts, posters and prints. Death and life has been an important theme in Jón's work for the past years and his most known work is the Dead concept, which he started in 2003 till this day.

Reykjavík City Museum engaging journeys through culture, heritage and history. Five unique places that take you beyond the shore and below the ground. Five museum experiences that cover the Settlement to the contemporary moment. And five fun and engaging ways to enjoy Reykjavík’s exciting cultural heritage. The museum sites are: Árbær Open Air Museum, The Settlement Exhibition & Aðalstræti 10, Reykjavík Museum of Photography, Reykjavík Maritime Museum and Viðey Island. All museum sites are family friendly. Four of the museum sites are within walking distance of downtown Reykjavík, while the Árbær Open Air Museum is only a fifteen-minute-drive from the city centre. The ferry to Viðey Island leaves from the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík.

The Icelandic Phallological museum opens after a major ʹfaceliftʹ The Icelandic Phallological Museum has relocated to a bigger space right by the harbor in downtown Reykjavik. With triple the space, scores of new exhibits, interactive features, and a phallic themed bistro, the visitorʹs experience is improved in every way. The new address is in Hafnartorg, and the entrance in Reykjastraeti

The Settlement Exhibition - Step into the Viking Age. An open excavation where Viking ruins meet digital technology. Just below ground in downtown Reykjavik, this open excavation uncovers the city's Viking Age history. Discovered during building work, then carefully excavated, these remnants of the past are the earliest evidence of human settlement in the city. Family-friendly, including a children's activity area, this multimedia exhibition uses creative technology to immerse you in the Viking Age. Open daily 09:00-18:00 (9 am - 6 pm). Guided tours in summer on weekdays at 11:00. Address: Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavik The Settlement Exhibition is part of Reykjavik City Museum: One museum in five unique places. Welcome!