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13:00 - 15:00
Laugavegur History WaLk
A guided walk from Laugavegur 23 with various
stops along Laugavegur. In Icelandic.
FjaLLkonubakarí, Laugavegur 23
CraFts WorksHop For CHiLdren
The title of the crafts workshop is Welcome. Chil-
dren will work with the theme "dinner invitation"
nationaL MuseuM, suðurgötu 41
13:00 - 16:00
s´iL te pLaît, raConte Moi une Histoire
Marionettes tell tales and sing French children
songs for kids from 2-5 years.
aLLianCe FranCaise, tryggvagata 8
13:00 - 17:00
Fun, gaMes and CuLture
Worldwide Friends offer facepaint, fun and games
for children and adults as well as cultural events.
Hús veraLdarvina, HverFisgata 59

studying eduCation
SÍF welcomes passers-by with old TVs, candy and
magic markers.
Hitt Húsið, póstHússtræti 3-5

piCniC on kLaMbratún
Various outdoor activities for picnickers on Klam-
bratún.
reykjavík art MuseuM -kjarvaLsstaðir, FLókagata 5
13:00 - 19:00
open House - jCi
Junior Chambers International invites everyone to
learn about its work and enjoy music, games and
mini workshops.
jCi, HeLLusund

CHiLdren's Corner
Playground and jump castle for children to play.
gaLLerí FoLd, rauðarárstígur 14
13:00 - 21:00
Coast guard vesseL óðinn
Former Captains of the Coast Guard vessel Óðinn
invite guests for a tour of the vessel.
reykjavík MaritiMe MuseuM, grandagarður 8
13:00 - 22:00
a date WitH tHe past
Would you like a polaroid of you and your family in
old costumes?
reykjavík MuseuM oF pHotograpHy, tryggvagata 15

pHotograpHy exHibition For a LittLe boy
Photographs by Karolina Boguslawska shot on her
son's Lomography toy camera.
reykjavík City Library, tryggvagata 15
44 aMeriCan MoMents
A photography exhibition, documenting a young
man's journey through the US.
reykjavík City Library, tryggvagata 15
08:30 - 15:00

ísLandsbanki reykjavík MaratHon
The 29th annual Reykjavík Marathon.
Lækjargata
10:00 - 15:30
stories oF einar Citizen and bernHöFt baker
90-minute historic walk of the city centre. Starts at
10am, 12noon, 2pm. In Icelandic.
arnarHóLL
10:00 - 16:00
erro - tHe piCturegaMe
Erro the picture game is made from detachable
cubes from Erro works.
reykjavík art MuseuM - HaFnarHús, tryggvagata 17
10:00 - 22:00
repaired iteMs
An exhibition of repaired items from the museum's
catalog.
nationaL MuseuM, suðurgötu 41

CoMe and pLay
Come and play in the playroom at the National Mu-
seum. Dress up, toys and other playful things.
nationaL MuseuM, suðurgötu 41
Mountain vieW
Exhibition of ceramic works by Guðlaug Geirsdóttir.
Handverk og Hönnun, aðaLstræti 10

stitCH your naMe
Put your name in the annals of history. Guests can
stitch their name in a table cloth.
nationaL MuseuM, suðurgötu 41
kjarvaL - key Works
The key works of painter Jóhannes S. Kjarval from
the collection of the Reykjavík Art Musuem.
reykjavík art MuseuM -kjarvaLsstaðir, FLókagata 5
jór!
Horses in Icelandic art.
reykjavík art MuseuM -kjarvaLsstaðir, FLókagata 5

pHotograpHy exHibition - ásFjaLL
Photographs by Pétur Thomsen, who has been
documenting Mt. Ásfjall in Hafnarfjörður for three
years.
nationaL MuseuM, suðurgötu 41
WorksHop - CoLors oF tHe iCeLandiC Horse
Art workshop for the whole family.
reykjavík art MuseuM -kjarvaLsstaðir, FLókagata 5

art exHibition - MystiC, by koLbrún róberts
The exhibition Mystic by painter Kolbrún Róberts.
gaLLerý augnakonFekt, Laugavegi 95

WeLCoMe, Friends
Exhibition of carved sheep horns.
nationaL MuseuM, suðurgötu 41
10:00 - 23:00
art exHibition - perspeCtives
Art exhibiton, Perspectives - On the Borders of Art
and Philosophy.
reykjavík art MuseuM - HaFnarHús, tryggvagata 17
erro - asseMbLage
Exhibition of assemblages by artist Erro
reykjavík art MuseuM - HaFnarHús, tryggvagata 17
reykjavík runWay 2011
Display of clothes from the fashion design competi-
tion Reykjavík Runway 2011.
reykjavík art MuseuM - HaFnarHús, tryggvagata 17

a taste oF reykjavík
Photography exhibition ,,A taste of Reykjavík cour-
tesy of SEEDS volunteers."
á næstu grösuM, Laugavegur 20b
11:00 - 11:30
tHe reykjavik tree
The Mayor of Reykjavik, Jón Gnarr, designates the
2011 Reykjavik Tree.The Reykjavik Forestry Service
nominates the Reykjavik Tree annually, in coopera-
tion with the City of Reykjavik.
oLd CeMetary by sudurgata
11:00 - 12:00
guided tour in engLisH oF tHe nationaL MuseuM
Guided tour in English of the permanent exhibition of
the National Museum of Iceland.
nationaL MuseuM, suðurgötu 41
11:00 - 18:00

Lottery
The winning prize is porcelain item designed by
Kogga and Magnús Kjartansson in 2004.
kogga keraMikgaLLerí, vesturgata 5
11:00 - 21:30
CuLture nigHt at gaLLery FoLd
Games for children and adults, prizes, performanc-
es and art exhibitions at Gallery Fold.
gaLLerí FoLd, rauðarárstígur 14
11:00 - 22:00
tHe CoLLeCtor - art CLub
Introduction of the art club The Collector. Sign up for
a chance to win a prize.
gaLLerí FoLd, rauðarárstígur 14
taste reykjavík in tHe Hidden store
A Collective of Young Designers offers a Taste Rey-
kjavík in the Hidden Store. Unique opportunity to
enjoy art and design.
Leynibúðin, CoLLeCtive oF young designers,
Laugavegur 21
12:00 - 13:00
gíMaLdin, trausti LauFdaL - Live
Gímaldin and Trausti Laufdal, live and unplugged at
Cafe Roma.
CaFe roMa, rauðarárstígur 8
12:00 - 19:00
CHristMas books at CryMogea
Guests get an opportunity to preview this year's
Christmas books.
CryMogea, barónsstígur 27
12:00 - 20:00
Quiz
A light quiz game.
bergstaðastræti 10
12:00 - 22:00
LiteraCy
Exhibition combining artwork based on the interplay
of text, forms and spaces. Guided tours at 4pm and
8pm.
Living art MuseuM, skúLagata 28
12:00 - 23:00
art exHibition - Muses.is
Living joint exhibition courtesy of Muses.is.
bakkaskeMMa, grandagarður 16
13:00 - 13:30
CuLture nigHt opening CereMony
Mayor of Reykjavík, Jón Gnarr, formally opens the
Culture Night program.
Harpa - útisvið, austurbakki 2
ART Music PERFORMANcE WORKsHOP Misc ART Music PERFORMANcE WORKsHOP Misc
What is Reykjavík Culture Night?
An annual event in the city since 1996, Reykjavik Culture Night has become an es-
sential part of cultural life in Iceland, with thousands of people strolling the streets of
the city on this exciting and eventful night. Culture Night offers the chance to enjoy
a variety of activities ranging from guided tours, traditional shows and exhibitions to
more unusual happenings. A number of cultural institutes such as galleries, ateliers,
shops, cafes, churches, restaurants and bars in downtown of Reykjavik stay open
until late.
In short: if you find yourself in Reykjavík during Culture Night, soak yourself
in it, you're guaranteed one of the best times to be had in Iceland, as it offers a great
chance for experiencing arts, culture and other activities in a uniquely Icelandic way.