Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
This museum, a division of the National Gallery, was founded in 1984 by the widow of Icelandic sculptor Sigurjón Ólafsson (1908–1982) in tribute to her late husband. Set inside his former oceanside studio, it is devoted exclusively to his work, ranging from formal busts to primitivist metal totems to wood pieces haphazardly stuck together. Additionally, there are sketches, drawings, and biographical material, as well as a pleasant cafe with homemade pies and cakes and peaceful waterfront views. A summer concert series brings in musical acts every Tuesday night at 8:30pm (2,500kr admission).
This museum, a division of the National Gallery, was founded in 1984 by the widow of Icelandic sculptor Sigurjón Ólafsson (1908–1982) in tribute to her late husband. Set inside his former oceanside studio, it is devoted exclusively to his work, ranging from formal busts to primitivist metal totems to wood pieces haphazardly stuck together. Additionally, there are sketches, drawings, and biographical material, as well as a pleasant cafe with homemade pies and cakes and peaceful waterfront views. A summer concert series brings in musical acts every Tuesday night at 8:30pm (2,500kr admission).
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