Akureyri Art Museum
A small multi-floor contemporary art museum in central Akureyri showcasing local and award-winning Icelandic artists.
What customers love
- Thought-provoking contemporary Icelandic art across multiple floors
- Interactive art activity allowing personalised voice-drawing cards
- Well-stocked gift shop featuring local poets and punk scene
Worth noting
- Adult admission price considered too high for the content offered
- Collection leans contemporary; limited appeal for modern art seekers
Best for
Visitors curious about contemporary Icelandic art and local creative culture.
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Recent reviews
Visited in September of 2025 and enjoyed the experience. It is a smaller museum, with an interesting collection that was highlighting some local artists.
Interesting museum, but not for the adult price. The art display was on average, not the best or the worst, basically just art being represented by artists who got recently many awards on their work. Their interactive art activity was fun to do and you were able to send a card with a message and a drawing of your voice to your loved ones, which is nice. At least 18 and under were free though. If you’re interested in Icelandic art or want something basic to see and spend some time on, I would recommend this place. If you’re looking for just some good art to look at, I would recommend elsewhere.
I spent about 30 minutes in this museum. It has a nice selection of contemporary Icelandic art, and the exhibits were all intriguing to look at. Additionally, the gift store was a treasure trove-- lots of work by local poets and / or situated in the country's punk scene.
Huge area on multiple levels with many thought-provoking displays. There is also a place to store bags, bathrooms and a small cafe.
It is great that the town has a art museum. The day we visited it , the exhibition was mostly focused on contemporary art than modern art. Interesting pieces, specifically the coton paintings by Denya Zakn where your mind gets lost in their darkness. I also liked Jonas Vidar Sveinsson untitled white painting. On 3 floors, starts from the 4th