The Hungarian National Museum Budapest is Hungary’s national museum for the history, art and archaeology of the country. At Múzeum körút 14–16, it offers a history-focused stop in the city, with permanent exhibitions and a garden alongside its museum spaces. For a broader city day, you can follow a walk from the Parliament Quarter.
- Address: Múzeum körút 14–16, 1088 Budapest.
- Typical opening pattern: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Full-price permanent exhibition ticket: 3,500 HUF per person.
- Museum Garden: open daily, 05:30–21:00.
Where the Hungarian National Museum Is
The Hungarian National Museum stands at Múzeum körút 14–16 in Budapest. Founded in 1802, it is a national institution dedicated to Hungary’s history, art and archaeology.
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Highlights of the Permanent Collections
The permanent exhibitions include the Lapidary and On the Border Between East and West. The Coronation Mantle is also a permanent exhibition, though its exhibition room is closed to visitors.
Photography and video for private use are permitted without flash, tripods or selfie sticks, except in the Coronation Mantle exhibition room, where photography is prohibited. Commercial photography requires prior permission.
Tickets, Hours and Visitor Access
The ticket office closes at 17:00, exhibitions begin closing at 17:30, and the building closes at 18:00. Check the official site before you go for current opening hours, ticket prices and admission conditions.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–18:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
A full-price ticket for the permanent exhibitions costs 3,500 HUF per person. Eligible Hungarian and EEA citizens aged 62–70 or eligible full old-age pensioners, as well as eligible Hungarian and EEA citizens accompanying at least two people under 18, can buy a discounted adult ticket for 1,750 HUF.
The 1,750 HUF youth ticket is for eligible Hungarian and EEA citizens aged 6–26. A family ticket costs 7,200 HUF for two adults and one to three children who are citizens of an EEA country.
Eligible Hungarian and EEA citizens under 6, adults over 70, and people with disabilities plus one accompanying person can enter free. Admission is also free for everyone on 15 March, 20 August and 23 October.
Eligible Hungarian and EEA citizens under 26, and one or two close relatives accompanying at least two people under 18, may visit the permanent exhibitions free on the third Saturday of each month.
A ticket valid for the permanent exhibitions also covers The American Dream temporary exhibition. Free lockers are available with a refundable coin deposit. Only handbags up to 30 × 25 × 15 cm may be taken into exhibition spaces.
A step-free accessible entrance is on the museum’s left side, via Bródy Sándor utca. Staff assistance is needed to use the lift and accessible toilets. Tactile objects are provided throughout the permanent exhibition for blind and partially sighted visitors.
Adding the Museum to a City Itinerary
The Museum Garden is open daily from 05:30 to 21:00, so you can include its outdoor grounds before or after a visit to the exhibition spaces.
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FAQs
What is the Hungarian National Museum known for?
It is Hungary’s national museum for the country’s history, art and archaeology. It was founded in 1802.
When is the Hungarian National Museum open?
Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday. The ticket office closes at 17:00; check the official site for current details.
How much is a ticket to the Hungarian National Museum?
A full-price ticket for the permanent exhibitions is 3,500 HUF per person. Discounted, youth, family and free-admission categories are also available, subject to eligibility.
Is the Hungarian National Museum accessible?
A step-free entrance is available via Bródy Sándor utca, and staff assistance is needed for the lift and accessible toilets. Tactile objects are available throughout the permanent exhibition for blind and partially sighted visitors.