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Árbæjarsafn Folk Museum is the largest open-air museum in Iceland. It is a nostalgic reminder of the traditional Iceland that
has been mostly left in the shadow of the modern day. The museum is made up of around 30 buildings which were mostly
transported from downtown Reykjavík. They date from the period 1820-1920.
Exhibitions and workshops are held in the reconstructed houses during the summer period. A programme of events is sched-
uled for the summer and craftspeople will demonstrate traditional Icelandic craftsmanship almost every day. This summer, a
concert will be held every Saturday, where young and upcoming musicians will have the opportunity to tread their first foot-
steps into the music world. On Saturdays, there will also be a special programme for children. Traditional Icelandic games will
be organised and the children will get the chance to take part in all sorts of fun activities.
The museum is open all working days, except Mondays, from 9-5. During the weekends, it will be open from 10-6.
Kystuhylur, Árbær, 110 ReykjavÌk, tel: (+354) 577-1111, www.arbaejarsafn.is
Nostalgic Neighbourhood
THE REYKJAVÍK MUSEUM OF
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Museum of Photography will be show-
ing Icelandic newspaper photographs from
1965 to 1975 in a new light this summer. The
nearly two hundred photographs will be
removed from their original context as an
accompaniment to news stories and made
to stand on their own. The photographs will
get the opportunity to live a life independent
of the news events they reflect. The exhibi-
tion will be open from 12-18 on weekdays
and from 13-17 during the weekend. There is
no entrance fee.
Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavík,
tel: (+354) 563-1790
THE REYKJAVÍK ART MUSEUM -
KJARVALSSTADIR
Permanent exhibition: Works from the col-
lection of Iceland’s old master, Kjarval.
The Kjarvalsstadir summer exhibition (until
25 August). Open daily from 10-17 and
Wednesdays from 10-19.
Flókagata, 105 Reykjavík, tel: (+354) 552-6131
THE REYKJAVÍK ART MUSEUM -
HAFNARHÚS
Erró and the History of Art - A permanent
exhibition of Erró's paintings, where he
seeks inspiration from the world's greatest
artists.
IMAGE (until 11 Aug) - An Icelandic modern
art exhibition in co-operation with the
Reykjavík Arts Festival 2002.
The Reykjavík Sculpture Association's 30th
Anniversary exhibition, in co-operation with
the Association's exhibition committee (17
Aug - 6 Oct). Open daily from 11-18 and
Wednesdays from 11-19.
Tryggvagata 17, 101 Reykjavík,
tel: (+354) 590-1200
ÁSMUNDARSAFN
Art in Public - Works by sculptor Ásmundur
Sveinsson. Open daily from 10-16.
Sigtún, 105 ReykjavÌk, tel: (+354) 553-2155
THE CITY LIBRARY
There are a lot of good reasons to drop into
the bright and airy City Library this summer,
even though no exhibitions are planned dur-
ing the summer months. The library offers a
variety of newspapers and magazines in
eight languages. There you will also find
books on Iceland in many languages, a chil-
dren's play area, a CD music collection and
access to the Internet. After checking the
bulletin board for what's on and where, you
can relax in the coffee shop on the first floor
before heading off to your next destination.
Keep your eyes open on Culture Night for
cultural events going on at the library. Also
check out their new literature web site on
www.literature.is
Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavík,
tel: (+354) 552-7545, www.borgarbokasafn.is
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