Reykjavik Art Museum

Reykjavik Art Museum (Icelandic: Listasafn Reykjavíkur [ˈlɪstaˌsapn ˌreiːcaˌviːkʏr̥]; founded in 1973) is the largest visual art institution in Iceland.^[1] It occupies three locations in Reykjavík; Hafnarhús by the old harbour (64°08′56″N 21°56′26″W / 64.1490°N 21.9406°W / 64.1490; -21.9406 (Hafnarhús)), Kjarvalsstaðir by Klambratún (64°08′16″N 21°54′49″W / 64.1378°N 21.9135°W / 64.1378; -21.9135 (Kjarvalsstaðir)) and Ásmundarsafn in Laugardalur (64°08′30″N 21°53′07″W / 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 active part in a wide-range of cooperative projects and festivals in the field 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.^[2]

Some artworks from the museum is also on display in public buildings and open areas throughout the city.