Response plans requested – March 27, 2026

Accredited museums must submit a copy of their response plan to the Museum Council by Friday, March 27.   The Collections Council has been hosting webinars on creating response plans, in which all accredited museums have been offered the opportunity to participate in collaboration with conservator Nathalie Jacqueminet. The last webinar concluded last February, by which time all accredited museums should have had the opportunity to attend the course and receive …

Main Allocation 2026

The Minister of Culture has allocated from the main distribution of the Museum Fund 2026. From the main distribution of the Museum Fund 2026 on January 22, 2026, 182,700,000 krónur were awarded. One-year grants numbered 123, totaling 154,700,000 kr. to 51 grant recipients. Eight 2026-2028 flagship grants to accredited museums were awarded, as follows:  28,000,000 kr. for the year 2026, 29,000,000 kr. for the year 2027, and 16,000,000 kr. for the year 2028. Total amount of the Core Grants …

Revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics: Lecture and Discussion with Dr. Sally Yerkovich

The Icelandic Chapter of ICOM invites members, museum professionals, scholars, and stakeholders to a special meeting with Dr. Sally Yerkovich, who has led the revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums in recent years. The meeting will take place at the premises of the National Museum Council on Thursday, March 5, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, at Austurstræti 5, 4th floor. Hólmar Hólm, chairman of ICOM Iceland, will open the meeting and introduce the day's speaker. Then, Dr. …

Final day for separation reports – March 1, 2026

Forms for reports on the use of grants from the Collections Fund are now available, and the annual deadline is March 1, 2026. We encourage those who have received an extension or still need to submit older reports to do so as soon as possible, and we remind you that it is the grantee's responsibility to submit reports on time. If reports …

Supplemental Allocation from the Collections Fund 2025

Culture Minister Logi Einarsson has now allocated 20,692,500 kr. from the 2025 supplemental allocation of the Museum Fund. From the 2025 supplemental allocation, 70 grants were awarded to 37 accredited museums, 50 grants are for continuing education projects and course offerings, and 20 grants are for digital outreach. The Minister of Culture allocates funds from the Museum Fund upon the recommendation of the Museum Council.  List of grants from the 2025 Museum Fund Supplementary Allocation. Allocation from the Museum Fund …

The Einar Jónsson Art Museum merges with the National Gallery of Iceland

Around the turn of the year, the Einar Jónsson Museum and the National Gallery of Iceland were formally merged with the goal of strengthening operations and services to the public, thereby achieving better use of public funds. The position of the director of the Einar Jónsson Museum was eliminated, but two full-time employees transferred to the National Gallery of Iceland, in addition to the reception staff, then the staff of the reception area moves...

Christmas Greetings from the Council of Museums

The Museum Council sends everyone warm Christmas greetings and thanks you for your company in the year that is ending. The Museum Council's office will be closed over the Christmas holiday and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. Best wishes for a fruitful new museum year!

Reminder that applications are now open for the 2026 main allocation of the Collections Fund.

The application deadline is Thursday, November 20. APPLICATION for a one-year grant from the 2026 main allocation of the Museum Fund. Accredited museums can apply for one-year grants, as well as other museums, lead museums, collection representatives, institutions, and exhibitions can apply for a grant from the Museum Fund in collaboration with accredited museums, with the accredited museum as the responsible party. The Fund is also authorized to …

FÍSOS School 2025 in Selfoss

Reliability, credibility, and truth in the Icelandic museum world! The annual professional conference for museum professionals, Farskólinn, was held for the 37th time at Hotel Selfoss from October 1 to 3, 2025. The conference is organized by the Association of Icelandic Museums and Museum Professionals (FÍSOS), and the Farskóli directors deserve the highest praise for an informative and enjoyable Farskóli. The conference is an important platform for professional development, education, and networking …

The Council for the Arts is accepting applications for the 2026 main distribution of the Arts Fund.

Applications are open until 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 20, 2025 APPLICATION for a one-year grant from the 2026 main allocation of the museum fund Recognized museums can apply for one-year grants, as well as other museums, lead museums, collection representatives, institutions, and exhibitions can apply for a grant from the Museum Fund in collaboration with accredited museums, with the accredited museum as the responsible party. …