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Request for Access to Objects for Examination

The National Museum of Iceland encourages research on items in its collection, as research helps uncover the knowledge embodied in these objects.

Researchers can request access by completing the following form.

Access to objects is subject to the rules and conditions set out below, guided by principles of long-term conservation and with reference to the National Museum of Iceland Act no. 140/2011, the Cultural Heritage Act no. 80/2012, and the ICOM Code of Ethics. The National Museum of Iceland does its utmost to ensure professional handling of applications for access to objects its collection.

Please provide catalogue numbers, objects names, and find locations, as it will expedite the processing of the application. That information can be found at Sarpur database (www.sarpur.is).

Request for Access to Objects for Examination

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Terms and conditions

  • A request for access to objects for examination must be submitted at least two weeks before the desired date of examination. Requests will be processed as quickly as possible, and a response will be provided no later than two weeks after receipt.
  • If the request is approved, examination facilities will be reserved for the requested time at the Museum's depository, located at Tjarnarvellir 11, 221 Hafnarfjörður. The facilities are typically accessible from 8:00 am 4:00 pm on weekdays. If extended access hours are needed, please provide advance notice to the depository staff so that arrangements can be made.
  • Approval of the request is valid only for the individual(s) named in the request for access to objects for examination.
  • Visitors must bring their own equipment, such as cameras, measuring tools, scales, magnifying glasses, etc., for use during the examination.
  • Food and drink are not permitted in the examination facilities, but visitors are welcome to use the staff refreshment room.
  • All requests for access to objects in the National Museum collection are considered by Museum staff. Approval of a request is subject to the request being accompanied by sufficient information. Certain objects may be deemed too sensitive for examination.
  • In the case of a request regarding a number of objects, the Museum reserves the right to divide the consideration of the request into smaller parts, in consultation with the requester.
  • Museum objects shall be handled with the utmost care, and in accordance with the guidance of National Museum staff.
  • A copy of documentation arising from the examination shall be provided to the Museum. This applies to photographs, drawings, measurements, and findings. Copies of essays and published writings that refer to the research on the Museum objects shall be provided to the Museum. If the documents are catalogued on the Sarpur database, sources will be referenced. In the case of a large-scale study, a brief interim report shall be submitted every six months.
  • The National Museum of Iceland shall be cited in publications of material relating to objects in the Museum collection.
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