which houses the museum offices. Originally built as residence for the Chief Medical Officer at Kleppur mental hospital. Landakot (or ÍR-House): built in 1897 as the first Catholic church since the Reformation. Was later used as a gym. Laufásvegur: donated by the British Embassy in the 1960s. Currently the residence of the museum custodian and their family. Suðurgata 7: originally located in the city centre, now housing three exhibitions: the home of a wealthy family around 1910, a jeweller's workshop and an exhibition on women's clothing. Lækjargata 4: currently houses the museum General Store as well as an exhibition on the history of Reykjavík. Líkn (Relief): used for administrative purposes. Stable: a typical stable from the city centre. Efstibær: a labourer's cottage from the 19th century. Currently housing an exhibition on the life of workers during the Great Depression. Dillon's House: the museum coffee shop. Þingholtsstræti 9: a 19th-century house, which currently houses an exhibition on the house's original residents. Blacksmith's house: a blacksmith's house Hábær: a half stone house, originally home to 19th century landless labourers. Nýlenda: also a half stone house. Miðhús: a late 19th-century home of landless labourers. Reykhólar: home to the museum's assistant custodian. Gold Drill: originally used to search for gold, but later used to drill for hot water. Nissen hut: a World War II Nissen hut, used for storage. Ívarssel: originally home to a well known fishing boat captain. Awaiting restoration. Slaughterhouse: an early 19th-century warehouse, now houses an exhibition on building techniques in Reykjavík in the period 1840-1940. Granary: also a 19th-century warehouse. Used for temporary exhibitions. Árbær Farm: the only one of the museum's houses still standing on its original spot. Smithy: a 1960s replica of a smithy. Church: the museum church comes from the North of Iceland. It is consecrated and is rented out for various services. Vestry: built in the 1960s to provide room for a priest and other people using the church. Boy Scout hut: the first Boy Scout cabin built in Iceland. Opening hours The museum is open from June 1 to August 31 from 10.00-17.00. During the Winter season, September 1 to May 31, the museum offers guided tours every day at 1300, except for certain public holidays like Christmas Day, New Years Day and Easter Sunday. The gift shop and other facilities are not usually open during the winter season; however, the museum office and library