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Reykjavík Museum of Photography
From 1860 to today
Iceland’s great photography archive on Tryggvagata, with historic and contemporary shows.
Photo Credit
In the area: The great Klais organ above the west door of Hallgrímskirkja. Image courtesy of © Manuelarosi · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Reykjavík Museum of Photography
The Reykjavík Museum of Photography, at Tryggvagata 15, is both a historical archive, with pictures from 1860 to today, and a gallery for contemporary photography. Its exhibitions change through the year; part of the Reykjavík City Museum.
Our take
- Photographs since 1860
- Contemporary shows
- Reykjavík City Museum
- Address
- Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavík
Miðborg, Reykjavík - Nearest bus terminal
- BSÍ bus terminal
1.4 km · 17 min walk
More distances - Phone
- +354 411 6300
- Website
- borgarsogusafn.is
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Reykjavík Museum of Photography before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Reykjavík Museum of Photography, as the crow flies.
- Hotel Reykjavík Centrum200 m3 min walk
- Iceland Parliament Hotel250 m3 min walk
- Reykjavík Konsúlat Hotel250 m3 min walk
- Apótek Hotel250 m3 min walk
- Hotel Borg300 m4 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Reykjavík Museum of Photography are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest bus terminals
- BSÍ bus terminalBus1.4 km17 min walk
- HlemmurBus1.5 km18 min walk
Key sights
- Harpa450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Museum900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Hallgrímskirkja1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Perlan2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Sky Lagoon3.7 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Keflavík Airport38 kmCar or taxi 81 min
Bus terminals
- BSÍ bus terminal1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Hlemmur1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
Location
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