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Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar), Reykjavik

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#4 of 29 in Historic Sites in Iceland

Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) houses artworks by Iceland's first major sculptor, and the artist's penthouse apartment is preserved in its original condition. Jónsson offered all of his works as a gift to the Icelandic people in 1909, and the museum was built soon after, following the artist's design. The main gallery is filled with fantastical sculptures of Vikings and mythical heroes. The sculpture garden with bronze casts of the artist's works was formally opened in 1984. Look for the peculiar ring of stones between the office and museum buildings, put down by the sculptor himself. The museum shop sells plaster casts and postcards of exhibited works, as well as books about Jónsson's life and art. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) and many more Reykjavik attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Reykjavik itinerary planner.

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4.6

donnabeaudin

August 15, 2017

An amazing museum, gallery, and sculpture garden that should not be added to your cultural itinerary of Reykjavik! The range of work by one artist is outstanding and the viewer can learn a lot about t... more »
Felizot S

August 13, 2017

Le musée est assez grand. Un texte explicatif sur la realisation des sculptures en français peut vous être remis alors n'hésitez pas à le demander. Les sculptures valent le coup d'oeil ! Certaines son... more »

The Museum is big enough. An explanatory text on the realization of sculptures in french can be given to you then do not hesitate to ask. The sculptures are worth the look! Some are huge. It is sometimes subjugated by a sculpture (some are "special" and we wonder why he made them... Small flat, we can't take a picture. Good visit do count 8 euros entry. And if you don't want to pay to see these works, you may as well visit the garden for free or you can find in bronze. (All those of the Museum are not in the garden but it can give you an overview) The gardens can be taken a picture.

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organicgirl48

August 10, 2017

I have been here a few times. this time the renos were done on the pathways. the tourists don't really know of this stop so it is quite and you can look around and there is just the cats more »

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Edward Goodeve-Docker

February 20, 2017

An unexpectedly great museum, we only went in as the church was shut and thoroughly enjoyed it, so much so I would recommend it over the church. The works inside are brilliant, eye catching and very clever, an exceptionally talented artist! You also can see the originally lodgings of Jónsson and his wife at the top and also the architecture history of the building in its own right is pretty cool

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Tom Ferstl

March 23, 2017

Amazing place! If you have any appreciation for sculpture go there! It's truly great stuff! The way he is mixing old norse with christian symbolism is awesome!

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Alison MacNeil

February 14, 2017

There is no better (or cheaper) spot to take a date. Especially if you're dating a goth, because this place is a bit creepy.

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Jay austin

July 30, 2016

I can't actually comment on the inside of the museum (though during a quick walk to the restroom, it looked lovely), but the sculpture garden out back has free admission, interesting sculptures, and is a nice little spot for a picnic or stroll.

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Misra Ersavas

January 22, 2017

I can not comment on the inside as it was 1000 krons, i decided not to go in. But there are lots of sculptures in the garden.

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