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...