National Gallery of Iceland
 National Gallery of IcelandWelcome to the National Gallery of IcelandThe National Gallery of Iceland, established in 1884, houses the main collection of Icelandic art, covering in particular 19th and 20th century Icelandic and international art. It contains the main Icelandic key works of the 20th century, by the nation's leading artists. In its role as the national gallery, its chief tasks are to collect, preserve, study and exhibit Icelandic art, and also to address international art and exhibit Icelandic art in an international context. The National Gallery houses not only the main collection of Icelandic art but also a wealth of resources on Icelandic art history. A major aim is to involve exhibition visitors actively and attempt to answer the questions that preoccupy them. Priority is therefore given to presenting information to visitors about exhibitions and individual works, in the form of texts, guided tours and meetings with artists, and through a database to which visitors have access. Café Fresh coffee and other refreshments are served all day. A choice of hot meals is available at lunchtime, art magazines and journals are available for reading and visitors can browse works from the National Gallery's collection in its database. Gallery The Gallery Shop´s main objectives are promoting and selling art books, cards and posters published by the National Gallery. It showcases the finest in Icelandic arts and design, offers as well art-related giftware from international museums. | AddressFríkirkjuvegur 7101 Reykjavík Tel. 515 9600 Website: www.listasfn.is |
