(Updated January 11, 2022 and January 14) New regulations on restrictions on gatherings due to the pandemic are in effect from December 23 and are valid until January 12, 2022 and were extended until January 14. The following restrictions apply to museums: Museums may accommodate 50 people in each compartment, including children. For every 10 m² …
Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Minister of Education and Culture, has discussed the Museums Council's proposal from 21 October 2021 on the recognition of museums according to the Museums Act No. 141/2011. The Minister, on the council's proposal, granted recognition to the Einar Jónsson Art Museum. The Einar Jónsson Art Museum is both a well-established and intriguing art museum of a pioneer in Icelandic art. The museum is located in a three-story, fully protected building on Skólavörðuholt surrounded by an extensive sculpture garden. …
Change in quarantine rules As museum staff have undoubtedly noticed, there is a significant increase in infections in the community. Stricter rules have therefore come into effect until December 8. General crowd restrictions are 500 people. Children born in 2016 and later are exempt. The proximity restriction is generally 1 meter. Children born in 2016 and later are exempt. Masks are mandatory where it is not possible to …
Applications are open for the main allocation of the Museum Fund 2022. The application deadline is 4:00 PM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, and applications can be made on the Museum Fund's application website. Grants for one year. Recognized museums can apply for grants for one year, in addition to other museums, main collections, museum guides, centers and exhibitions can apply for allocations from the Museum Fund in collaboration with …
In the 2021 additional allocation of the Museum Fund, recognized museums can apply for grants for lifelong learning or for digital promotion. The fund will be allocated before the end of 2021 and the grant must be used no later than December 2022. The application deadline is 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Grants for digital promotion. The purpose of these grants is to promote digital …
Starting today, September 15th, museums may accept the maximum number of visitors allowed based on the gathering restrictions, which are currently 500 people per space. The 1-meter distance rule must be observed and if it cannot be ensured, masks must be worn. The restrictions are in effect until October 6th. Museums may accept …
Starting August 28th, museums are allowed to receive the maximum number of visitors allowed based on the gathering restrictions, which are currently 200 people per space. The 1-meter distance rule must be observed and if it cannot be ensured, masks must be worn. The restrictions apply until September 17th. Museums are allowed to receive …
The Museum Council would like to remind you that the last date for submitting applications for recognition according to the Museums Act No. 141/2011, in order for the application to be processed before the application deadline for the museum fund for 2022 expires, is September 15, 2021. The application form for recognition of a museum can be found here, the following documents must accompany the application: Confirmation from the owner and/or board of the museum that a request is made for …
At midnight on Saturday, July 24 (Sunday night), stricter quarantine measures will come into effect and will be in effect until August 27 (extended by two weeks). Museums and other public places may receive 75% of the maximum permitted number and a maximum of 200 people in each space. The one-meter social distancing rule must be observed and it is mandatory to wear …
The Museum Council office will be closed for summer vacation from July 12 to August 9. If the matter is urgent, you can reach Þóra Björk, the Museum Council's executive director, at 820-5450.