Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Hungary's largest collection of international art
- Beautiful Neo-Classical building
Time required: 90 minutes
Phone: +36-1-469-7100
Web site: http://www.szepmuveszeti...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday - Sunday: | 10am - 5pm |
| Mondays: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 1600 HUF |
| Kids 6-14: | 800 HUF |
| EU citizens of ages 14-26: | 800 HUF |
| Over 62: | 800 HUF |
Public transport:
- Metro Line 1: Hősök tere station
Address: 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41.
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Photo: despitz
Things you need to know:
- The Museum of Fine Arts (Szépművészeti Múzeum) is housed in an imposing neoclassical building built between 1900 and 1906
- It is Hungary's largest collection of international art comprising more than 100,000 pieces
- The collection displays a wide range of artistic eras and genres
- The majority of the collection was amassed by the Habsburgs who once ruled the country
- The museum features Raphael, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Goya and also a collection of ancient Egyptian and Greek art
- The musuem is particularly strong in Spanish art with masterpieces of El Greco, Velázquez, Murillo, Ribera, Cano, Zurbarán and Goya
What to do there:
- Start your visit with the permanent exhibition
- Walk around and admire the impressive collection of art works
- If you have the time continue your visit with the temporary exhibition if there is any available
Tips & Insights:
- The tickets to the temporary exhibition give access to the permanent one as well
- If you want to take photos inside the museum do not forget to by a photo ticket. It costs 300 HUF
- An audio guide is available for 1000 HUF
