Culture and arts
The cultural life in Garðabær is in full bloom. Numerous interesting and diverse cultural events are held in the town every year.

Museums
Open 09:00-19:00 todayGardabaer Library
The Garðabær Library is an information and cultural center that provides access to a rich selection of books, data, and media for education and entertainment. The library offers a diverse and vibrant program and hosts a number of events each year.
Opening HoursWeekdays: 09:00 - 19:00
Saturdays: 11:00 - 15:00
Open 12:00-17:00 todayIcelandic Design Museum
The Icelandic Design Museum is located at Garðatorg 1 and offers educational activities and an ambitious program where most people should find something to their liking.
Opening HoursTuesday to Sunday: 12:00-17:00
Mondays: Closed
Open 12:00-17:00 todayBack to Hofsstadir
Opening HoursThe multimedia exhibition Back to Hofsstaðir at Garðatorg 7.

Town artist of Garðabær
Since 1992, Garðabær has provided grants to artists. The town artist is appointed in the spring at a ceremony.

Cultural scholarships
The goal of cultural grants is to support individuals and organizations in artistic and cultural creation and to further enhance the artistic life of Garðabær.
Upcoming events
Bókmenntaganga á Garðaholti
Bókmenntaganga með rithöfundinum Rögnu Sigurðardóttir sem segir frá staðháttum og sögu á Garðaholti og Álftanesi, les uppúr og fjallar um skáldsöguna sína Útreiðartúrinn á lifandi og skemmtilegan hátt.
Events21.05.2026Garðakirkja
Thursday, May 21st, 2026 at 18:00 - 19:00
Ljósaborð og segulkubbar
Við dimmum ljósin þannig að hægt er að leika sér með form og liti kubbanna og sjá hvernig ljósið varpast í gegnum þá.
Events23.05.2026Bókasafn Garðabæjar
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 at 11:00 - 14:30
Gróskumessan
Events29.05.2026Friday, May 29th, 2026 at 17:00
Opnunarhátíð Sumarlesturs | Lestrardagbækur og Blaðrarinn
Skráning í lestrarátakið hefst, lestrardagbækur afhentar og Blaðrarinn býr til skemmtileg blöðrudýr. Lesum saman í sumar!
Events30.05.2026Bókasafn Garðabæjar
Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at 12:00 - 14:00
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