Reykjavík Museum of Photography, Photography museum in central Reykjavík, Iceland
The Reykjavík Museum of Photography contains over five million photographs documenting Iceland's society from 1870 to present through portraits, landscapes, and press images.
Established in 1981 as Ljósmyndasafnið, the institution received its current name in 1987 when Reykjavík municipality assumed control of operations and collections.
The museum nominates Icelandic photographers for international awards and maintains a collection of vernacular photographic materials from the Reykjavík region.
Located at Tryggvagata 15, the museum opens Monday through Thursday 10:00-18:00, Friday 11:00-18:00, and weekends 13:00-17:00 with free admission.
The institution preserves studio portraits, industrial documentation, advertising materials, press photographs, and family albums spanning 150 years of Icelandic life.
Location: Reykjavík
Inception: 1981
Address: Grófarhús, Tryggvagata 15, 6. hæð101 Reykjavík
Website: http://borgarsogusafn.is/is/ljosmyndasafn-reykjavikur
GPS coordinates: 64.14928,-21.94165
Latest update: March 31, 2025 00:15
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