Fréttir og greinar

One of the most impressive costumes that has been preserved will be exhibited at the National Museum of Iceland in mid-2026. It is likely that Guðrún Skúladóttir (1740-1816) sewed the costume. Guðrún was highly regarded as a craftswoman and undertook sewing for others as well as teaching handicrafts.

The National Museum was crowded on June 14, when two exhibitions were opened on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Republic, the Lögrétta Valences and Picturing a Nation

The Ethnographic Museum of the National Museum has published a new questionnaire on Sarpi which aims to collect stories about folk religions and customs related to seafaring. On the occasion of Seafarers' Day, the National Museum of Iceland is now looking for sources to collect information about folk beliefs and customs related to seafaring.

On the first day of the summer, nominations for the Icelandic Museum Awards were announced. The exhibition With the works of the hands received a nomination. The Icelandic Museum Award is a recognition given to an Icelandic museum for outstanding activities in its field. The National Museum of Iceland has been nominated for the Icelandic Museum Award for the exhibition With Works of Hands: Icelandic Refilsaury of the Past Ages, together with publication and programme.