Aðalstræti 10 - a new exhibition of the City Museum

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

Aðalstræti 10, a new exhibition addition to the foundational exhibition of the City Museum, is connected with The Settlement Exhibition at Aðalstræti 16 and tells the story of a town becoming a city in an accessible way. The emphasis is on highlighting aspects of Reykjavík's history, shedding light on the everyday life of its residents through time. The approach and content target the range of City History Museum service users as effectively as possible and are intended to encourage thought and inquiry through diverse media.

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2022

Status: Completed

Status report on January 1, 2023

On May 7, an exhibition opened in Aðalstræti 10, the oldest building in the city, linked to the Settlement Exhibition at Aðalstræti 16. The exhibition is accessible and open to the public during the City Museum's opening hours. The exhibition was well received by both residents and visitors of the city, adding yet another feather in the city's cap in terms of cultural offerings in the city center.

Older status reports

Below you can find older status reports with information on the progress of the action since its inception (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Timing Progress description
July 2022

On May 7, an exhibition opened in Aðalstræti 10, the oldest building in the city, linked to the Settlement Exhibition at Aðalstræti 16. The exhibition is accessible and open to the public during the City Museum's opening hours.

Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:

Reykjavík City departments: