Events

Masks, Music, and Symbols

What lies behind a mask? The works of James Merry will inspire a creative mask-making workshop. We will also explore works by Björk, and guests of the Kids’ Club will have the opportunity to “draw music” and create their own musical notation, inspired by the artwork Sorrowful Soil.

The Gallery encourages families to visit and view the art on their own terms. We also offer diverse programming on a regular basis with an emphasis on enabling families to enjoy time together in creative ways, whether through live guided tours or custom workshops. All events are advertised specially in connection with exhibitions. The Krummi Kids' Club is a diverse and fun monthly program where kids can learn about the National Gallery's collection, create art, and play in a nurturing environment. The National Gallery of Iceland gives a warm welcome to all children and guardians!

Location: Fríkirkjuvegur 7

Ingibjörg Jóhannsdóttir, director guides guests through the exhibitions Echolalia by Björk and Metamorphlings by James Merry.

The Quality Moments events calendar is aimed at senior citizens and is composed of specially designed tours as well as discussions with the museum’s experts on fine art, ongoing exhibitions and the work of the National Gallery of Iceland. The events create opportunities for guests to approach art and our national heritage from different perspectives. Museum entrance fees apply.

The Loons’ Secret Messages

Starting by admiring the unique painting Summer Night, Loons by the Þjórsá River by Jón Stefánsson and let the loons spark our imagination. Afterwards, we will paint our own birds and create stories about what they might be saying to one another.

The Gallery encourages families to visit and view the art on their own terms. We also offer diverse programming on a regular basis with an emphasis on enabling families to enjoy time together in creative ways, whether through live guided tours or custom workshops. All events are advertised specially in connection with exhibitions. The Krummi Kids' Club is a diverse and fun monthly program where kids can learn about the National Gallery's collection, create art, and play in a nurturing environment. The National Gallery of Iceland gives a warm welcome to all children and guardians!

Location: The House of Collections, Hverfisgata

Clay in the Sculpture Garden

The sculpture garden of the Einar Jónsson Museum is filled with beautiful and intriguing sculptures. Using clay and natural materials such as autumn leaves and branches, we will create our own outdoor artwork (weather permitting) while enjoying Einar Jónsson’s sculptures in the garden.
If the weather is poor, the workshop will be held inside the museum.

The Gallery encourages families to visit and view the art on their own terms. We also offer diverse programming on a regular basis with an emphasis on enabling families to enjoy time together in creative ways, whether through live guided tours or custom workshops. All events are advertised specially in connection with exhibitions. The Krummi Kids' Club is a diverse and fun monthly program where kids can learn about the National Gallery's collection, create art, and play in a nurturing environment. The National Gallery of Iceland gives a warm welcome to all children and guardians!

Distance Makes the Mountains Blue

Jóhannes S. Kjarval grew up in East Iceland and drew inspiration from the region throughout his life. We will explore how he captured Icelandic nature and his childhood surroundings in his art, and then paint mountains in natural hues that remind us of places that are meaningful to us. Perhaps you can see a mountain from your window, from your schoolyard, or on your way home? What landscapes are connected to your own memories?

The Gallery encourages families to visit and view the art on their own terms. We also offer diverse programming on a regular basis with an emphasis on enabling families to enjoy time together in creative ways, whether through live guided tours or custom workshops. All events are advertised specially in connection with exhibitions. The Krummi Kids' Club is a diverse and fun monthly program where kids can learn about the National Gallery's collection, create art, and play in a nurturing environment. The National Gallery of Iceland gives a warm welcome to all children and guardians!