Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer, phone or other device when you visit them. Among other things, they allow websites to remember information about your visit and can contribute to better functionality and a better user experience.

Cookies may be temporary and deleted when the browser is closed, or they may be stored on the device for a set period of time.

Cookies on the website of the National Museum of Iceland can generally be divided into the following categories:

Necessary cookies

Necessary cookies enable the basic functions of the website, such as security, navigation and saving the user’s cookie preferences.
These cookies are required for the website to work properly and therefore cannot be rejected in the cookie settings.

Statistics and analytics cookies

Statistics and analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, for example which pages are viewed most and how users navigate the site.
This information is used to improve the website’s functionality, structure and content.
Such cookies are only activated with the user’s consent where consent is required.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember the user’s choices and settings and can thereby improve their experience of the website.
Such cookies may, for example, be connected to embedded features or third-party services.

Marketing and media cookies

If the website uses third-party services, such as embedded content from social media or other media platforms, the service providers concerned may place cookies on the user’s device.
Such cookies are only activated once consent has been given, where consent is required.

The website may use services or content from third parties. Such services may set their own cookies or collect information about usage.

Third parties are responsible for any processing of personal data carried out on their behalf, in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

Information about the third-party cookies in use at any given time shall be provided in the website’s cookie settings.

When you visit the website of the National Museum of Iceland for the first time, you can choose which optional cookies you accept.

Necessary cookies are always active, as they are required for the basic functionality and security of the website. Other cookies are not activated until consent has been given, where consent is required by law.

You can change your choices or withdraw your consent at any time in the cookie settings on the website.

Information about the individual cookies used on the website, their purpose, service provider and retention period shall be available in the website’s cookie settings.

The overview is updated as changes are made to the technology and services the website uses.

In addition to the cookie settings on the website of the National Museum of Iceland, you can manage and delete cookies in the settings of most browsers.

Please note that blocking necessary cookies in your browser may affect how the website functions.

Cookies and similar technologies may in certain cases involve the processing of personal data.

Further information on the processing of personal data, individuals’ rights and how to contact the National Museum of Iceland can be found in the Museum’s privacy policy.

The National Museum of Iceland may update this cookie policy as changes are made to the website, the technology it uses, or applicable laws and regulations.

The current version of the policy is always available on the website of the National Museum of Iceland.

Last updated: September 2026