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The Visual Arts Center
The Visual Arts Center is responsible for exhibitions and events at the Art Museum, Ketilhúsið and Deiglan. In addition the Visual Art Centre hosts the Summer Art Festival and various other tasks. Here is the Visual Center Facebook page where you find information on the exhibitions running. The Visual Arts Centre is open from 1pm-5pm every day except Mondays and Tuesdays when it is closed.
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Akureyri 150 years old
Come and visit Akureyri this year and join us for the 150-year anniversary of the town. There will be various events throughout the year but the main focus is around the birthday it self from the 24th August to 2nd September. Would you like to join in the fun by sending in a handmade birthday card with a personalized greeting on this occasion? If so, please send the card to the following address: Amtsbókasafnið | Brekkugata 17 | 600 Akureyri |Iceland.
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Live Music at The Green Hat
Every weekend The Green Hat (Græni hatturinn) in the town's center is filled with live music. Some of Iceland's most famous artists and bands play there every now and then. This live music club offers a unique atmosphere and is renowned throughout Iceland for magical concerts and good entertainment. The Green Hat is on Facebook. Search for "Græni hatturinn" group.
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The Islands
The islands Hrísey and Grímsey are now a part of the municipality of Akureyri. Both islands are ideal for bird watching. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing and a visit can be an unforgettable experiance. Check out the Grimsey Festival held in June and the Shellfish Festival in Hrisey held in July.
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