Ingólfur Guðbrandsson
On March 6, 2023, an exhibition was opened in the museum about Ingólfur Guðbrandsson's pioneering work in the field of music, and on that day… Read More » Ingólfur Guðbrandsson
Exhibits
16th century hymnals
During the bishopric of Guðbrandur Þorláksson (1541-1627) in Hólar, a turning point in book printing and the publication of church literature took place, with the publication of… Read More » 16th-century hymnals
The 120-year-old ring
Hringurinn, a women's association in Reykjavík, celebrates its 120th anniversary on January 26, 2024. The association works on relief and humanitarian issues, especially… Read More » Hringurinn 120 years
SÁL Drama School – 50 years
The Theatre Museum celebrates 50 years since the founding of the SÁL Drama School, in the fall of 1972. On that occasion, Thursday the 13th… Read More » SÁL Drama School – 50 years
Translations of Icelandic literature into Norwegian and German
Orðstír, an honorary award for translations of Icelandic literature into foreign languages, is presented every other year in connection with the Icelandic Literature Festival. The recognition is… Read More » Translations of Icelandic Literature into Norwegian and German
Sir Joseph Banks' Icelandic Expedition 1772-2022 | 250 years
On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Joseph Banks' Icelandic expedition, an exhibition was opened on June 3rd in… Read More » Sir Joseph Banks' Icelandic Expedition 1772-2022 | 250 years
The Savanna Trio
It has now been 60 years since Troels Bendtsen, Björn Björnsson and Þórir Baldursson began their career as Savanna… Read More » The Savanna Trio
Christmas is coming – Idą święta
In 1932, Jóhannes úr Kötlam's collection of poems Jólin komá was published, with verses about Icelandic Christmas spirits. Jóhannes úr Kötlam used to… Read More » Jólin komá – Idą święta
"The most daring steps"
On March 31st, the exhibition "The Most Bold Steps" - Helgi Pjeturss - 150 years of memory was opened at the National Library. Helgi Pjeturss (1872-1949)… Read More » "The Most Bold Steps"
The May Star for Poetry Book of the Year 2021
The May Star Poetry Book Award was presented at the National Library on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The Icelandic Writers' Association is responsible for the awards together with the National Library of Iceland - University Library.… Read More » May Star for Poetry Book of the Year 2021