Reykjavík Art Museum Ásmundarsafn
About This Museum
You have to see this place—it's not your typical white-cube gallery, but the former home and studio of sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson, and the building itself is a work of art. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, it feels more like discovering a secret grove for giants than walking into a museum. Inside, his powerful, often monumental sculptures in wood, concrete, and copper fill the soaring, light-filled central hall. The magic continues outside in the surrounding sculpture garden, where his curving, abstract forms stand against the sky.
Collection Highlights
Look for his iconic concrete piece 'Sængurklefi' (The Bedchamber), which looks like a giant, beautiful seashell you could crawl into. The garden is dotted with these massive, smooth figures that feel both ancient and futuristic at the same time.
Visitor Information
It's surprisingly affordable to get in, and you can easily combine the indoor and outdoor parts in an hour or two—perfect for a relaxed afternoon. Just check their website for seasonal opening times before you go.
Architecture & Building
Ásmundur designed the building himself—a stunning white-domed structure that blends clean modernist curves with a touch of fantasy, almost like something from a fairy tale.
Contact & Location
Address: Sigtún, Teigar, Laugardalur, Reykjavíkurborg, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, 105, Ísland
Phone: +354 411 6430
Website: Visit Website
