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 is pleased to announce that Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Minister of Education and Culture, has approved the Council's proposal for a Strategy for Museum Work, which was prepared in collaboration with the Museum Council and the three main museums, the National Museum of Iceland, the National Gallery of Iceland and the National Museum of Iceland. According to the Museums Act No. 141/2011, one of the roles of the Museum Council is to work on a strategy for museum work in collaboration with the main museums that …