Reykjavik Art Museum KjarvalsstadirvsNational Museum of Iceland
Both National Museum of Iceland and Reykjavik Art Museum - Kjarvalsstadir are rated very highly by writers. Overall, National Museum of Iceland ranks significantly higher than Reykjavik Art Museum - Kjarvalsstadir. National Museum of Iceland comes in at #1 in Reykjavik with recommendations from 6 sources such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstadir
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Flokagata, Miklatun Park, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Fodor's "As well as Kjarval's key works there's also a rotation of temporary exhibitions, featuring the works of both local and international artists. Entrance is free with the Reykjavík City Card." Full review
Frommer's "The 60's-era modernist building holds three galleries: two with temporary exhibits and one drawing from the museum's large collection of paintings and sculptures by well-established Icelandic and international artists" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Jóhannes Kjarval (1885–1972) one of Iceland’s most popular classical artists... was a fisherman until his crew paid for him to study at the Academy of Fine Arts." Full review
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Sudurgata 41, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This superb museum displays artefacts from Settlement to the modern age." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A dense and fascinating display (on 2 floors).
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Afar Magazine "Just a stone’s throw from the city centre and across the so-called pond, the museum’s permanent exhibition aims to sum up a grand history in an afternoon’s serving." Full review
Fodor's "Viking treasures and artifacts, silver work, wood carvings, and some unusual whalebone carvings are on display here, as well as maritime objects, historical textiles, jewelry, and crafts" Full review
Frommer's "This sizable museum condenses Iceland’s entire history and culture into one digestible bite" Full review
Travel + Leisure "This museum showcases paintings, statues, and other artifacts from Iceland’s storied past"
