Run by the ASI labor union, features mostly contemporary Icelandic art. Free entry. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Freyugata 41, 105 Reykjavik Phone: +354 511 5353 Web: www.asi.is Show on map: click here

Established first in 1863, the National Museum’s main attraction is the permanent exhibition, ‘Making of a Nation – Heritage and History in Iceland’, where visitors can experience how Iceland’s society has changed since the ninth century. Various temporary exhibitions are also on…

Located in a renovated stable off Laugavegur, features work by local artists. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Hverfisgata 71, 101 Reykjavík Phone: +354 861 9887 Website: www.losthorse.is/ Show On Map: click here

The Reykjavík Museum of Photography hosts exhibitions by both local and international photographers and stores a large selection of photographs and documents from the history of photography in Iceland.  Click on image to see bigger map! Web: www.ljosmyndasafnreykjavikur.is Address: Tryggvagata 15, 101…

Features a permanent exhibition of sculptor Sigurjón Ólafssons works. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Laugarnestangi 70, 105 Reykjavik Phone: +354 581 4553 Web: www.lso.is Show on map: click here

Independently run art museum featuring Icelandic art. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Hverfisgata 35, 105 Reykjavik Phone: +354 562 5628 Show on map: click here

Explore Iceland’s heritage at the Maritime Museum by the harbour. Fishing and fish-related industries have kept the nation alive throughout the centuries, therefore one can experience Iceland at its essence by browsing through the artefacts and learning about the traditions and myths…

Einar Jónsson was Iceland’s first sculptor, and the museum and sculpture garden built in his honour is a must-see for any visitor to Reykjavík. Check out the elaborate, Neu-Romantic sculptures on location right next to Hallgrímskirkja. Click on image to see bigger…

The Central Bank and National Museum of Iceland jointly operate a numismatic collection that consists of Icelandic notes and coins, foreign money from earlier times, especially if mentioned in Icelandic sources, and more recent currency from Iceland’s main trading partner countries. A…

Houses the national art collection and is the center of research and documentation of Icelandic art. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Fríkirkjuvegur 7, 101 Reykjavik Phone: +354 515 9600 Web: www.listasafn.is Show on map: click here

Located in the old Gel Gallery space, Barber Theater maintains the venue’s artistic heritage and doubles as both hair salon and Theater space. Anna S. Pálsdóttir is the current owner and creative director. Address: Hverfisgata 37, 101 Reykjavik Phone: +354 6167490 Website:…

Houses a collection of Icelandic contemporary artwork as well as works from old Icelandic masters both for display and sale. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Skólavörðustíg 14, 101 Reykjavik Phone: +354 551 0707 Web: www.turpentine.is Show on map: click…

A non-profit gallery that organizes 8-10 larger exhibitions every year as well as other cultural events. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Laugavegur 26, 101 Reykjavík Phone: +354 551 4350 Web: www.nylo.is Show on map: click here

The Culture House hosts the ongoing exhibition of the Icelandic Medieval Manuscripts, the Sagas and Eddas, and a recently opened exhibition on Icelandic filmmaking. Open all week from. 11:00–17:00  Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Hverfisgata 15, 101 Reykjavik Phone:…

After a long line, you’ll get in and wonder what all the fuss was about. You may end up here if you’re still going at 4 on a Sunday morning, in which case it’s just as good as any. Click on image…

On nights where queues snake down Laugavegur, Naesti Bar can be great place to sneak off to and chat with friends over a beer. Frequented also by the literary and acting elite.  Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Ingólfstræti 1A,…

The city’s main Irish pub attracts quite a lot of foreigners, though there´s an influx of locals on weekends. Good if you’re looking for the darker stuff on tap Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Hafnarstræti 4, 101 Reykjavík Phone:…

No tricks here. You’ll want just simple beer in this simple pub. Also the hangout for Reykjavík intellectual circles. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Vegamótastígur 4, 101 Reykjavík Phone: +354 552 4687 Website: Facebook page Show on map: click…

An independently run basement Gallery, Gallery Dwarf hosts exhibitions which speak straight to the hearts of the “cute” generation. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Grundarstígur 21, 101 Reykjavík Phone: +354 865 8719 Web: Myspace Show on map: click here

Represents work by an eclectic mix of Icelandic and international contemporary art Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Klapparstígur 33, 101 Reykjavík Phone: +354 551 3666 Web: www.i8.is Show on map: click here

Features photographic exhibitions by local photographers. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Skólavörðustígur 4a 101 Reykjavík Phone: +354 551 6800 Show on map: click here

More of an art auction than just a gallery, Fold also evaluates and exhibits art. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Rauðarástígur 14-16 , 101 Reykjavík Phone: +354 551 0400 Web: www.myndlist.is Show on map: click here