Theme exhibition

The exhibition “Kaupmaðurinn á horninu” shows the history and developments that began in retail operations in Hafnarfjörður in the 1920s with the establishment of small neighbourhood grocery stores all over Hafnarfjörður. Prior to these developments, almost all retail operations in the town had been in the hands of a very small number of entities. As the 1920s progressed however, this changed dramatically in Hafnarfjörður. Numerous new stores were opened, specialisations became more marked and the number of stores increased. These included a number of speciality stores which led to an increase of services to Hafnarfjörður residents. The exhibition is intended to shine a light on the history of the kaupmaðurinn á horninu in Hafnarfjörður during the 20^th century until such time as this form of retail operations began to dwindle in the latter part of the century.

• Every day this summer 11:00-17:00
• Free admission