Reykjavik Attractions

Einar Jónsson Museum

Einar Jónsson was Iceland's foremost sculptor and he himself designed and established this museum, which contains several hundred of his works spanning his 60-year career. The museum building itself is deemed to be Jónsson's largest work, and served as his home, gallery and studio. The foundation stone was laid in 1916; it was Iceland's first art museum and retains pride of place on the highest point in Reykjavik. It is adjoined by a pristine treed sculpture garden, which sports 26 bronze casts of the artist's work. There is also a museum shop selling plaster casts of Jónsson's works, books and postcards.

Address: Eiriksgata; E-mail: skulptur@skulptur.is; Website: www.skulptur.is; Telephone: 551 3797 or 561 3797; Opening time: June to September 15th, open Tuesday-Sunday 2pm to 5pm. Closed on Mondays. September 16th to May 31st, open Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 5pm. Closed in December and January ; Admission: Kr500 (adults); free (children under 16)