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Tuesday Threads - Sourdough
On 27 January at 16:00–17:00, the fifth lecture in the series Tuesday Threads will be held at the Settlement Exhibition in Aðalstræti. Free admission and everyone is welcome! Please note: The lecture will be in Icelandic. This time, Ragnheiður Maísól Sturludóttir, folklorist, will present her final project in Applied Folkloristics from 2024 — “I think this has just become a small part of me”:…
Parents’ Morning at Kjarvalsstaðir
Parents with young children are especially welcome to visit Kjarvalsstaðir on the first Tuesday of each month.
Jamestown – the Shipwreck and the Loot
On the 26th of June 1881, Jamestown was wrecked at Hvalsnes on the Reykjanes peninsula. The ship was enormous—likely among the very largest vessels ever to come to Iceland—and it was loaded with timber of various kinds, including hardwood. But what impact did the wreck have on the Suðurnes region? What became of the cargo and the ship itself? Are any traces of the wreck still visible today? In…
Enchanted Trees in Magical Darkness
Join us for an enchanting walk into the world of magical trees on Museum Night. During the tour, Björk Þorleifsdóttir will explore the magic, myths, and cultural traditions connected to specific tree species found in the garden. This family‑friendly walk features tales of love, the underworld, immortality, Cinderella, and powerful magic wands. Please bring a flashlight or use the flashlight on…
Find the Sea Creatures - Scavenger Hunt on Museum Night
Can you find the sea creatures? Welcome to a scavenger hunt at the Reykjavík Maritime Museum on Museum Night, Friday 6 February from 18:00–22:00. Free admission and everyone is welcome! Find the Sea Creatures! is a light and fun scavenger hunt that leads you through the exhibition Fish & folk – 150 Years of Fisheries. The goal is to find various sea creatures that have hidden themselves…
Museum Night at the Library of Hafnarfjörður / Winter Lights Festival
Museum Night at the Library of Hafnarfjörður: - Board Games in the music department - Music-thrifting market in the music department - Seweing workshop - 18:15-19:45 Sewing workshop for children - 19:30 Music and merriment performed by the band LEA - 20:10 Workshop for people insterested in historical and costuming crafts, lead by master tailor Hugrún Þráinsdóttir
The Wreck of the Hospital Ship Saint Paul on the Meðalland Sands in 1899
The French hospital ship Saint Paul was among the most impressive vessels to appear in Icelandic waters before the turn of the 20th century. It was a three‑masted ship that ran aground on its third voyage to Iceland in 1899. The elegant ship naturally drew considerable attention as it lay stranded on the sands of Meðalland, an area often referred to as Iceland’s ship graveyard. In this talk,…
Museum night | Poetry Slam and Stand-up
Poetry Slam | The Stage is Yours Talented poets and performers perform on stage in front of a panel of judges and audience.
Are you learning Icelandic? - Guided tour in easy-to-understand Icelandic
Are you learning Icelandic? The Reykjavík City Museum invites you to a guided tour of the Reykjavík Museum of Photography for people who are learning Icelandic. The tour will take place on Saturday, 14 February, at 14:00–15:00. Katleen Abbeel will be leading the tour in easy-to-understand Icelandic. The tour will focus on the exhibition Sleeping Giants by Kristján Maack. The exhibition features…
Museum night at Seltjarnarness library
Family fun at the Museum Night from 4-7 pm. Music - Bingo - Troll - Exhibitions - Crafts - Sausages - Glowing adventure world. We will post more details about each event - so stay tuned!