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What to explore in Budapest
Explore European art across the centuries at the Museum of Fine Arts
From antiquities to paintings, Budapest's Museum of Fine Arts presents Hungarian and European works created over many centuries, with the collection reaching the late 18th century. Visitors can see Ancient Egyptian artefacts, objects from the Roman Empire, and works by Old Masters including Rembrandt, Raphael, and Francisco Goya. The displays also feature other pieces dating back roughly 800 years. Find out how to arrange tickets, check opening hours, and prepare for a visit.
What makes Budapest Museum of fine arts worth visiting?
- Hungary’s arts and culture: Hungary is home to many ethnic groups and cultures, with a long history across the arts. The museum’s collection reflects this heritage and includes works of interest to art history enthusiasts.
- European Old Masters: The museum holds more than 10,000 paintings, drawings, and prints by Italian and other European masters. The works span the early Renaissance to the Romantic periods and include pieces by Raphael, Giovanni Batista, Leonardo da Vinci, Francisco Goya, and Anthony van Dyck.
- Ancient Egyptian objects: The collection of Egyptian mummies, amulets, and bronze statues is the second largest in Europe. Hungarian aristocratic travellers, diplomats, and archaeologists donated the objects in the 19th century.
- Neo-classical building: Built in 1906, the museum building is an example of neo-classical architecture. Its high ceilings and lighting provide a setting for the artworks.
What to see at the Museum of Fine Arts
Egypt in antiquity
The Egyptian section covers three themes: the Ancient Egyptians’ temples and gods, their everyday lives, and their tombs and beliefs about death. An “Egyptian Chamber of Secrets” also presents new facts about Ancient Egypt.
Antiquity in Greece, Rome and Etruria
This new permanent exhibition focuses on the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome and Etruria (in Italy). It includes artworks and everyday objects from ancient Mediterranean civilizations, showing the connections between these cultures.
The museum’s grand halls
The collection’s artworks and sculptures are displayed in three grand halls. The Renaissance Hall is reminiscent of 16th-century Italy. The Romanesque Hall has a medieval style and Doric and Ionic columns, evoking the 11th and 12th centuries. The ornamental Baroque Hall follows a style popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
European art, 1250 to 1800
The Renaissance Hall displays Gothic and Renaissance works dating from 1250 to 1600. The Baroque Hall houses art from the early Baroque era, 1600 to 1700. Works dating from 1700 to 1800 include a section dedicated to Venetian painters, among them Canaletto’s ‘The Lock at Dolo’.
European sculpture, 1350 to 1800
The European sculpture collection spans 6 centuries and includes masterpieces from the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque eras. Notable works include Riemenschneider’s Virgin and Child, Jacopo Sansovino’s wax Virgin and Child, and Franz Xaver Messerschmidt’s Character Heads.
Hungarian art, 1600 to 1800
The Museum of Fine Arts has a rich collection of Hungarian art dating from the 16th to the early 19th centuries. It includes beautiful ecclesiastical paintings, sculptures, still life portraits, rare tapestries and Baroque architectural sculptures. The exhibits show cultural and historical connections between Hungary and Central Europe.
The library
The Museum of Fine Arts library holds a vast collection of Hungarian and international literature on art history. Its more than 250,000 items date from before 1850 to contemporary times, and the collection is as old as the museum itself.
Plaster casts
The collection of plaster casts of well-known monuments from across Europe helps visitors understand the history of sculpture. The casts are more than a century old, and the collection includes approximately 300 replicas, from relics of Archaic Greek art to well-known 16th-century sculptures.
What to know before visiting Budapest's Museum of Fine Arts
Opening hours
Opening times:
- Tuesday to Sunday: 9 AM to 6 PM
- Last entry: 5 PM
- Closed: Mondays
Best time to visit: April, May, September, and early October usually bring pleasant weather and fewer tourists. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Location
Location: Budapest, Dózsa György út 41, 1146 Hungary
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Travel options for reaching the Museum of Fine Arts:
- Bus routes: 20E, 30, 30A and 105
Get off at: Hősök tere - Subway route: M1
Get off at: Hősök tere - Trolleybus routes: Line 72, 75, 79,
Get off at: Hősök tere - Driving: From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, the museum is 22.1 km away
Parking: The museum complex has paid underground parking available
Facilities
What the site offers:
- Toilet facilities
- A café
- Audio guides, available for €3.17 (HUF 1200)
- Access for wheelchair users
- A cloakroom, along with cabinets for luggage
- A buggy for babies
Visitor tips
- Book tickets in advance: Booking online guarantees entry, especially for temporary exhibitions that interest you.
- Consider a guided tour: A guide can explain how art developed in Hungary and Europe over the centuries.
- Get a Budapest city card: The card is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours and provides free or discounted entry to many Budapest museums and monuments, including the Museum of Fine Arts. It also gives you free use of various public transport services while valid.
- Museum library: The library is for reference only and does not lend books. Visitors can register for free with a valid ID card to consult materials, which must be read in the library.
- Rules for children: Children under 2 years old may enter only in strollers or front-facing baby carriers. Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Cloakroom for luggage storage: Backpacks, umbrellas, and heavy luggage must be left in the cloakrooms. Cabinets are available for a non-refundable €1 or 100 HUF.
Eat
- Museum Cafeteria: For a meal inside the museum, visit the Museum of Fine Arts cafeteria on the basement level, where Hungarian dishes are served at a self-service eatery.
- Gundel Cafe Patisserie Restaurant: Vegetarian and vegan diners can choose from the menu at the long-running Gundel Cafe Patisserie Restaurant, close to the Museum, which offers European and Hungarian food and good service.
- Pater Bonifac: Good service accompanies Hungarian and European dishes at Pater Bonifac, a restaurant a short distance from the Museum of Fine Arts.
- Spoon: On the deck of the boat restaurant Spoon, diners can take in sweeping views over the Danube River while enjoying excellent fusion food.
Stay
- Lower-cost stays: ibis Budapest Heros Square, Benczur Hotel, Mamaison Hotel Andrássy
- Moderately priced: Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher, Hotel Moments, Continental Hotel Budapest
High-end stays:Mystery Hotel, Budapest, Ritz Carlton Budapest, Corinthia Budapest
Nearby
- Buda Castle: Built in the 13th century as the Hungarian royal family's residence, Buda Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It now houses the National Gallery, which displays works by Hungarian artists across all genres.
- Hosok Tere: Near the Museum of Fine Arts, historic Hosok Tere, or Heroes' Square, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an iconic symbol of Budapest. The Millennium Monument there features statues of Hungarian leaders.
- State Opera House: The Hungarian State Opera House features sculptures of famous composers and musicians. Visitors can take a guided tour or buy a ticket to an opera or ballet.
- Hungarian Parliament: The Hungarian Parliament building is in the historic Castle District and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided tours take visitors through the Gothic-style building and its grand halls, where they can see the famous Hungarian Crown Jewels.
Museum of Fine Arts ticket FAQs
How can I get tickets to the Museum of Fine Arts?
You can buy Museum of Fine Arts tickets online. An online purchase guarantees admission to the museum.
