Listasafn Reykjavíkur
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Listasafn Reykjavíkur is a museum, at a modelled elevation of 80 m. Esja stands 914 m to the northeast, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur, a museum less than a tenth of a mile away. Ring Road passes 4.9 miles off.
The story
Reykjavik Art Museum (Icelandic: Listasafn Reykjavíkur [ˈlɪstaˌsapn ˌreiːcaˌviːkʏr̥]; founded in 1973) is the largest visual art institution in Iceland. It occupies three locations in Reykjavík; Hafnarhús by the old harbour (64.1490°N 21.9406°W / 64.1490; -21.9406 (Hafnarhús)), Kjarvalsstaðir by Klambratún (64.1378°N 21.9135°W / 64.1378; -21.9135 (Kjarvalsstaðir)) and Ásmundarsafn in Laugardalur (64.1416°N 21.8853°W / 64.1416; -21.8853 (Ásmundarsafn)). The Museum houses the largest art collection and the most voluminous gallery space in Iceland. With more than 3000 square meters of gallery space, over twenty exhibitions are run here annually, ranging from extensive exhibitions of the museum's collection to installations of contemporary art by young and international artists. The Museum offers a variety of events where people are given the opportunity to examine artworks and collections from different angles and emphasis. Extensive family programmes and guided tours for students (in all levels) are conducted. In addition, the museum takes an active part in a wide range of cooperative projects and festivals in the fields of music, film, design, dance, drama, and literature. The Museum is in charge of the city's art collection while Reykjavík city is responsible for the management and financing of the museum. Reykjavik Art Museum consists of five separate art properties: a general art collection of Reykjavík city (including outdoor works in Reykjavík), an Erró collection, a Kjarval collection, the Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum and a collection of the architecture department. Some artworks from the museum is also on display in public buildings and open areas throughout the city.
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Dates from 1973.
Wikidata Q3358410, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
What to expect
- Fee
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
How to reach it
- 4.9 mi off the Ring Road
Overlooks nearby
- Bird watching · 7 mi
Named places within 25 miles
- Miðja Reykjavikur: 0.0 mi
- Horfur: 0.1 mi
- Horft Til Hafs: 0.1 mi
- Hafnarsaga: 0.1 mi
- Skrúfuhringur: 0.1 mi
- Georg Schierbeck landlæknir: 0.1 mi
- Skúli Magnússon: 0.1 mi
- Jón Sigurðsson: 0.1 mi
- Svarta keilan, minnisvarði um borgaralega óhlýðni: 0.1 mi
- Hallgrimsharpan: 0.2 mi
- Öskjuhlíð: 1.5 mi
- Laugarás: 2.3 mi
- Nónhæð: 3.8 mi
- Hnoðraholt: 4.2 mi
- Hvarfshólar: 4.6 mi
- Búrfoss: 3.5 mi
- Sjávarfoss: 3.5 mi
- Ullarfoss: 3.8 mi
- Skáfossar: 4.1 mi
- Stórifoss: 4.1 mi
- Minør: 0.1 mi
- Steinbryggjan: 0.1 mi
- Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur: 0.1 mi
- FlyOver Iceland: 0.2 mi
- Garðahlynur: 0.2 mi
- Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur: 0.0 mi
- Aðalstræti 10: 0.1 mi
- Reykjavík 871±2: 0.1 mi
- Hið Íslenzka Reðasafn: 0.1 mi
- Icelandic Punk Museum: 0.2 mi
- Valhúsahæð: 1.7 mi
- Akurey: 1.7 mi
- Fossvogsbakkar: 2.2 mi
- Laugarás: 2.2 mi
- Grótta: 2.7 mi
- Fógetagarðurinn: 0.1 mi
- Kænugarður: 0.2 mi
- Alþingisgarðurinn: 0.2 mi
- Bakarabrekkan: 0.2 mi
- Arnarhóll: 0.2 mi
- Skátalaug: 17.2 mi
- Hot spring: 19.4 mi
- Mud Pot: 20.3 mi
- Mud Pot: 20.4 mi
- Mud Pot: 20.4 mi
- Virkið: 2.6 mi
- Gálgaklettar: 3.8 mi
- Langahlíð: 12.9 mi
- Lambafellsgjá: 13.9 mi
- Lambafellsgjá: 13.9 mi
- Urtagarður í Nesi: 2.1 mi
- Rósagarðurinn: 3.6 mi
- Vífilsstaðagarður: 5.0 mi
- Hermannsgarður í Guðmundarlundi: 6.3 mi
- Mislundur: 6.4 mi
- Vífilsstaðahlíð: 6.4 mi
- Hjallaflatir: 7.5 mi
- Hvammsvík Hot Springs: 19.2 mi
- Hverahild: 20.6 mi
- Akranesviti: 12.0 mi
- Langisandur: 12.0 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 13.1 miles of Listasafn Reykjavíkur. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esja | NE 52° | 914 m | 10.8 mi |
| Hátindur | ENE 57° | 909 m | 12.1 mi |
| Kambshorn | NE 43° | 851 m | 8.3 mi |
| Gunnlaugsskarð | ENE 57° | 843 m | 10.5 mi |
| Þverfellshorn | NE 50° | 840 m | 9.0 mi |
| Háihnúkur | N 359° | 553 m | 11.7 mi |
| Melahnúkur | NNE 29° | 537 m | 10.5 mi |
| Jökulbunga | N 3° | 527 m | 12.4 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 18:39 | 19:42 |
| June solstice | 02:56 | 22:08 | 00:05 |
| September equinox | 07:11 | 18:29 | 19:32 |
| December solstice | 11:23 | — | 15:30 |
Local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik).
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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