Samúel Jónsson's Art Farm

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About This Museum

You have to really want to find this place, tucked away at the end of a long gravel road in Iceland's remote Selárdalur valley. It’s the lifelong project of one man, Samúel Jónsson, a former farmer who started painting and building sculptures in his retirement with no formal training. The result is this wonderfully quirky oasis of folk art, where concrete statues of lions and seals stand guard over a landscape of mountains and sea. It feels less like a museum and more like you've been let in on a wonderful secret.

Collection Highlights

A charming blue-and-white building he called his 'museum' is filled with his vibrant, naive-style paintings. Outside, don't miss the concrete replica of the Alhambra's lion fountain and the playful seal sculptures lounging near a little pond.

Visitor Information

It's free to visit and open 24/7, which just adds to the magic—you can wander the grounds anytime. Just be prepared for the remote location; check road conditions if you're driving yourself, especially outside of summer.

Architecture & Building

The main building is a simple, colorful farmhouse-style structure that Samúel built himself, surrounded by his fantastical concrete sculptures that look like they've grown straight from the earth.