Reykjavík Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir is located at Flókagata 24. The museum hosts regular exhibitions of the works of Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972), as he has a particular place in Icelandic culture and art history as one of the nation’s most loved artists ever. It also exhibits paintings and sculptures by prominent Icelandic and international masters of modern art.
You should plan 40-60 minutes for a visit to Reykjavík Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir.
Entrance
The main entrance is from Flókagata. The door is automatic and has a ramp leading up to it. There is a threshold over which the staff can place another ramp if needed. Once inside, the visitor services desk is straight ahead and the museum shop on the right.
Parking
There are numerous parking spots in front of Kjarvalsstaðir.
Bicycles and Scooters
Bicycle stands are located to the left to the entrance.
Public Transport
Buses no. 13 – 1 – 3 – 6 – 11 – 18.
Baby Strollers
In Kjarvalsstaðir, you can store prams and borrow light strollers. Large prams are not allowed in the exhibition galleries for security reasons.
Cloakroom and Lockers
The cloakroom is beside the museum shop, and there you’ll also find lockers for bags and backpacks. Prams, backpacks, large bags, umbrellas and other bulky items are not allowed in the galleries, for security reasons.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms can be found in the hallway to the right of the reception.
Lifts
Kjarvalsstaðir is a single-floor building.
Chairs/Somewhere to Sit Down
The exhibitions vary regularly but normally, benches can be found in the galleries. If not, visitors can ask for a stool at reception, they are easy to carry and you can sit down when you need to.
Picnic Facilities
Kjarvalsstaðir has its own restaurant, selling food and coffee. There are no picnic facilities but on a good day you can picnic outside at Klambratún.
Idea Lab
The Idea Lab is a space for children and families beside the restaurant. It has books, paper, colour pencils and various other stuff related to the exhibitions each time.
Guidance
Guidance around particular exhibitions is scheduled at regular intervals and advertised specifically. The museum staff is happy to receive groups following an agreement. Information about the museum’s programme can be found here. [https://listasafnreykjavikur.is/en/events]
Please contact us through phone, 411-6400, or by email to listasafn(at)reykjavik.is for further information.
Kjarvalsstaðir first opened to the public in 1973, when access requirements were different from today. The main entrance door and the doors between the café and the port both have thresholds. Wheelchair ramps are accessible in both places.
Disabled Parking
There are two parking spots reserved for people with disabilities in front of Kjarvalsstaðir’s main entrance.
Wheelchairs
One wheelchair is available, located in the cloakroom. Further information can be had at the reception.
Chairs/Somewhere to Sit Down
The exhibitions vary regularly but normally, benches can be found in the galleries. If not, visitors can ask for a stool at reception, they are easy to carry and you can sit down when you need to.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms, including bathrooms for people with disabilities, can be found in the hallway to the right of the reception.
Please contact us through phone, 411-6400, or by email to listasafn(at)reykjavik.is for further information.
Generally, an admission ticket to Reykjavík Art Museum is valid for 24 hours so it is possible to visit all three museum buildings during that time: Kjarvalsstaðir, Hafnarhús, and Ásmundarsafn.
Stimuli
Stimuli varies, depending on the exhibition, and the museum staff can inform visitors each time what kind of exhibition to expect. The museum is usually a peaceful place but sometimes there are videos with audio that can be disturbing. Lighting in the galleries can be bright and sometimes there is fluorescent lighting.
Quiet Spaces
At Kjarvalsstaðir, the galleries themselves are the quietest spaces. The central area is often noisier because of the café, reception and the Idea Lab.
Guidance
Reykjavík Art Museum regularly advertises special opening hours for people with autism or sensory processing sensitivities. During these hours, all stimuli is set according to the individual needs (for example regarding light and sound).
Museum Visit
Click here to find a social skills story, explaining a visit to Reykjavík Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir, from arrival at the museum until the visit is over.
Please contact us through phone, 411-6400, or by email to listasafn(at)reykjavik.is for further information.
The main entrance is from Flókagata. The door is automatic and has a ramp leading up to it. There is no buzzing sound. There is a threshold over which the staff can place another ramp if needed. Once inside, the reception is straight ahead and museum shop on the right.
Guide Dogs
Guide dogs are welcome at the museum.
Guidance
Reykjavík Art Museum regularly advertises special opening hours for people who are blind or visually impaired. These hours are advertised with ample notice.
Please contact us through phone, 411-6400, or by email to listasafn(at)reykjavik.is for further information.
Guidance
Reykjavík Art Museum regularly offers signed guidance in the museum buildings. This guidance is advertised with ample notice.
Please contact us through phone, 411-6400, or by email to listasafn(at)reykjavik.is for further information.
Reykjavík Art Museum receives various groups and strives to meet their individual needs. Has your group visited the museum before?
Among regular museum visitors are:
Geysir, club for people living with mental health issues
Hlutverkasetrið
Daily activity club for people with dementia
Various Red Cross groups
Ljósið, rehabilitation centre for cancer patients
Reykjalundur activity group
Various staff groups