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Frequently asked questions
Visitor Guidelines
Our immersive audio guide is available in Icelandic, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Swedish, Danish and Chinese.
Yes! The exhibition can be enjoyed by guests of all ages. Our youngest guests will love the interactive features.
We always recommend buying your tickets in advance online. However, you can also purchase tickets from the front desk in Harpa once you arrive.
Food and drink are not permitted inside the exhibition, with the exception of water in a clear bottle. There is space to enjoy refreshments in the open areas of Harpa.
Accessibility
The audio guide is available in Icelandic, English, German, French, Spanish and Chinese - with more languages to come.
Yes, the World of Icelandic Music is wheelchair accessible and easy to navigate. Guests who require additional assistance are welcome to speak to staff at the front desk in Harpa.
Absolutely – we just need to know how we can help you have the best possible experience. The exhibit features an audio guide, light projections, video clips, projections, and shadowy areas. Please contact us at info@wim.is before your visit, or speak with staff at the front desk in Harpa for further assistance.
Harpa Concert Hall provides heated underground parking with specific areas marked for guests with reduced mobility. These parking areas ensure that guests with disabilities can easily access the World of Icelandic Music exhibition via elevator or escalator. Read more about guest parking at harpa.is.
Location
We are located inside Harpa Concert Hall, at Austurbakki 2, Reykjavik 101. You can find the exhibition just inside the main doors of the building on street level.
Harpa Concert Hall is located in downtown Reykjavík and is easy to reach by all forms of transport. It is a few minutes' walk from Lækjartorg in the city center. For more information on getting to Harpa by bus, visit straeto.is where you can plan your route to Harpa from anywhere in the city.
The World of Icelandic Music is located in downtown Reykjavík, minutes away from many restaurants, bars, and other attractions. These include:
The Reykjavik Edition Hotel
Hafnartorg Food Hall
The Sun Voyager sculpture
Reykjavik Harbor
Hallgrímskirkja
Tjörnin pond
The National Art Gallery of Iceland