The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)

The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)

The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Named after its groundbreaking sculptor, who also lived in the building, this impressive structure is considered the artist's largest work and Iceland's first art museum open to the public.
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  • kekenu
    Luxembourg City, Luxembourg835 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Whauuuu amazing Icelandic sculptur
    Very interesting icelandic artist. His work deserved to be visited. The oark is free, the inside expo is 1500kr. Take in consideration the house has been build before the church. The archi of the Church collaborated for the house design in 1916. If you visit the church you can't miss this place. Check on YouTube the video 4hOXa3MKPnU. For svifi fans, maybe he has influenced G.R. Ginger, designer of Alien
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 3 November 2023
  • Howard G
    New York City, New York195 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Famous Iceland Scultor You Probably Don't Know
    If you are interested in sculpture, especially history of sculpture, then this building is well worth your time. It is located right outside the Hallgrimskirkja Church. Jonssonar is famous in Iceland, but not as well known elsewhere. His style is complex, old and new. We didn't see the gardens due to the cold and darkness, but there is plenty to see inside. They also present a few pieces by local modern sculptors that we found provacative.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 December 2023
  • Guide084911
    Newburyport, Massachusetts2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique sculpture museum well worth the visit
    This is a wonderful and unique collection of early 1900s art deco sculptures. You can wander around the three floors at your own pace. Each floor has a new, surprising, and amazing sculpture. The museum is located right across from the cathedral.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 20 April 2024
  • andrei_petrescu
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands817 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely Museum in Unique Architectural Building
    The museum is conveniently located near Hallgrímskirkja church in central Reykjavik. I was impressed by the external architecture, which can be admired from the free-access garden outside. Inside, however, I felt the sculptures and art could have been arranged more efficiently. The building has three floors, with the upper floor offering insights into Einar Jonsson's life.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 19 June 2024
  • John S
    Horsham, United Kingdom122 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating small museum, well worth a visit
    This small museum was the home of Einer Jonsson and houses a large collection of his works, particularly his fascinating sculptures. There is also a sculpture garden. Well worth a visit, it is located very close to Hallgrimskirkja church but I suspect often overlooked because the facade facing the church is rather forbidding. I went soon after it opened on a cold and rainy day and had the place to myself; but due to the poor weather I didn't get to see the sculpture garden.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 30 July 2024
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Maggers
Los Osos, CA429 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
I usually deprioritize sculpture museums but this one was so highly recommended by locals that I checked it out. So glad I did. Three floors, biggest (and for me, most impactful) work on the middle floor. Ask at the desk for a guide you can borrow. Whimsical, wild, fever-dreamy work. Artist's home is preserved on top floor. Ground floor has many of his smaller works (and a WC). Worth reading about the history of this artist who put Icelandic sculpture on the world art scene.
Written 13 October 2022
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Ron S
New York City, NY5,930 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
We stumbled upon this museum on our first visit to Iceland in 2006. The museum was closed but we wandered thru the sculpture garden and were stunned by the bronze sculptures. Revisiting it this time took us over 2 hours to see the entire exhibition where most of the bronze works replicated in stone or gypsum and his paintings and other sculptures are on display. Jonsson private apartment is located on the third floor.
Written 23 July 2023
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Malgorzata
12,085 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019
This sculpture garden and museum is steps away from the landmark Hallgrimskirkja church. It's filled with interesting, thought provoking art. The garden is calm and secluded from the outside noise of tourists visiting the church. One of my favourite places in Reykjavik. This garden with sculptures and the nearby museum have something magical. Free entrance to the garden , so definitely don't miss it.
Written 11 March 2020
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missymalloo
Deephaven260 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
This was an excellent museum and I’m so glad we visited it before our self guided walking tour as there were many of his sculptures that we saw on our walk.
I thought that the sculptures were very interesting and well done. I also love Thorvaldsen who is one of his inspirations and you can see that in his sculptures. If you love art this is worth seeing.
Written 21 August 2022
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Howard G
New York City, NY195 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
If you are interested in sculpture, especially history of sculpture, then this building is well worth your time. It is located right outside the Hallgrimskirkja Church. Jonssonar is famous in Iceland, but not as well known elsewhere. His style is complex, old and new. We didn't see the gardens due to the cold and darkness, but there is plenty to see inside. They also present a few pieces by local modern sculptors that we found provacative.
Written 6 December 2023
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Ričards Edijs
Latvia430 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
The museum is located in a very convenient place next to the Hallgrimskirkja. The exhibition gives an insight into the life and work of one of the forefathers of Icelandic sculpture scene. The exhibits (both: indoors and in the garden) definitely have a more religious feeling than the church next to them, in some of them specific motives from Norse mythology can be traced.
The museum celebrates its 100 year anniversary this year. Sadly, currently, it looks quite outdated.
Written 31 August 2023
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andrei_petrescu
Amsterdam, The Netherlands817 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Solo
The museum is conveniently located near Hallgrímskirkja church in central Reykjavik. I was impressed by the external architecture, which can be admired from the free-access garden outside. Inside, however, I felt the sculptures and art could have been arranged more efficiently. The building has three floors, with the upper floor offering insights into Einar Jonsson's life.
Written 19 June 2024
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simmix1
Hafnarfjordur, Iceland243 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
One of the 10 things I recommend to anyone who visits Reykjavik. If you are a fan of late 19th-century and early 20th-century art - this is an absolute gem. Einar was one of the originators in the Icelandic art world and this small and intimate place is both his original and a gift to the public. Parts of the museum are difficult for handicapped people and those who have difficulty with small spaces and steep steps. However, this is not an issue in the garden which has some of his best work on display.
Written 10 August 2023
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John S
Horsham, UK122 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
This small museum was the home of Einer Jonsson and houses a large collection of his works, particularly his fascinating sculptures. There is also a sculpture garden.

Well worth a visit, it is located very close to Hallgrimskirkja church but I suspect often overlooked because the facade facing the church is rather forbidding. I went soon after it opened on a cold and rainy day and had the place to myself; but due to the poor weather I didn't get to see the sculpture garden.
Written 30 July 2024
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Maria Solange O
Farroupilha, RS29,766 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Family
Einar Jonsson was the first sculptor of Iceland and his beautiful works are exhibited in the house that was the sculptor's residence and today houses the museum. If for some reason you cannot enter the museum, in the garden there are several copies in bronze. It is located in front of Hallgrimskirkja. You pay to come in.
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Written 27 September 2024
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