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...

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!

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 …

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 …

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. …

The museum magazine Kvistur is out! The 12th issue of the museum magazine Kvistur has now been published. The magazine features a variety of articles about the professional work of museums in Iceland. A key feature of this year's issue is a reflection on the role of museums in a democratic society at a time when globalization, polarization, and war are rampant in Europe and beyond. Also…

During the Museum Council's annual museum visit, several museums in the capital region were visited. They were the Icelandic Film Archive, Hafnarborg, the Cultural and Arts Center of Hafnarfjörður, the Hafnarfjörður Folk Museum, and the National Museum of Natural History of Iceland. The Museum Council, along with the directors of the three national museums and staff from the council's office, spent a day visiting the museums last September. The Film Archive of Iceland In Hafnarfjörður, Thóra Ingólfsdóttir, director of the Film Archive of Iceland, welcomed the group and …