Reykjavík Grapevine - 24.06.2005, Side 21

Where does it come from?
National Gallery of Iceland National Museum of IcelandThe Culture House
www.thjodmenning.is www.listasafn.is www.natmus.is
The country’s largest museum of cultural
history featuring a permanent exhibition
on Iceland’s extraordinary history from
settlement to present day.
19th and 20th century Icelandic art.
The museum owns the most valuable
collection of works by Icelandic artists
in the country.
Medieval manuscripts - Eddas and
Sagas and other exhibitions cast light
on Iceland’s cultural contributions
and relations with the world at large.
A journey through a nation´s heritage.
The Culture House
National Gallery
of Iceland
National Museum
of Iceland
Reykjavík City Centre
Some years ago, a man arrived in Iceland on a naval ship.
He was here to present the government with a very special package.
Thousands of jubilant Icelanders waited in the harbor to meet him and
show their appreciation for the extraordinary gesture.
In the package were two books.