Hungarian National Gallery

Art museum · Tabán

Hungarian National Gallery

Art museum · Tabán

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Budapest, Szent György tér 2, 1014 Hungary

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Hungarian art from medieval to modern, rooftop city views  

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Budapest, Szent György tér 2, 1014 Hungary Get directions

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@nemzetigaleria

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Budapest, Szent György tér 2, 1014 Hungary Get directions

+36 20 439 7331
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@nemzetigaleria

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"▲  Top works by Hungarian artists, housed in the Royal Palace." - Rick Steves' Europe

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The 25 Best Things to Do in Budapest (Updated 2025)

"I appreciated the Hungarian National Gallery for its focus on Hungarian artists and history — housed in Buda Castle, it contains paintings and sculptures (including wooden altarpieces from the 1400s), offers access to the Palatine Crypt and the dome for panoramic views, and hosts rotating temporary exhibits." - Matthew Kepnes

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"Located inside Buda Castle, this art museum (established in 1957) occupies a restored royal residence and showcases works by prominent Hungarian and European artists, a collection of 15th-century medieval altarpieces, access to the underground Habsburg Palatine Crypt, and a climbable dome for panoramic city views; audio guides are available and photography carries an extra fee." - Matthew Kepnes

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good art, good views, good special exhibits. give yourself some time to walk around here even if you aren't huge into art. and if you are into art, block out a good couple of hours because this place is large! cool to get a perspective on hungarian artists as well

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B R

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Really nice museum. I went to multiple art museums in I really liked this one over the others. They had a temporary art nuveau exposition which was the best part. The permanent exposition is very diverse from fine arts, modern and contemporary. Is very big, I would advise dedicating 2-3 hours walking fast. The only con is the cost, around 7000 ft is too much imo.

Nick W

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We did only the permanent exhibit and very much enjoyed it. The spread of art is well done; they have something for everyone. Its not huge, but for $15 USD its very much worth the visit! Many, many steps lead up to the Museum, be prepared. Overall its not designed very well, as many of the hallways dead end into employee only area, but very expected given how old the building is. Dont miss the stairs leading up to the dome as well. The gift shop is very well stocked and decently priced. Free storage lockers for bags and coats. No wait to get in. A+

Threads And Magic

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There’s a lot to see in this museum, so take your time. And my case which most people do not do I paid for a private tour through the crypt. It was fascinating. The Tour Guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and gave me a two hour private tour. It was costly it cost $88 But that included up to 12 people. I was there during the Art new fall poster exhibition, which I really enjoyed. I also went through the contemporary exhibition area when she was fascinating.

Justice Kali Di Quartuccio

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Discounts only for EU members. A variety of packages with scaling prices. You will need 8 hours if you do the largest package. It took three hours to do the main floor of folk art. That was more than enough. There’s a bathroom upon entry. Show your ticket or they charge you 300 for a toilet that is smelly and dirty with a wet floor and the cheapest hand soap to burn and dry out your hands, you may be better off rinsing and hand sanitizing with what’s in your pocketbook that wasn’t checked into the locker. The price of using the toilet does not include toilet paper to wipe yourself, constant drip drying could explain the wet seat and messy area. Be advised to bring your own supplies. At the bar they serve coffee and Hungarian vodka. Highly recommend the latter. You must check in purses, book bags, or totes. Do this only AFTER you use the toilet and have your supplies available. Your belongings will go in a small locker and you keep the key. The cost is free. The gallery seems busiest from opening to 2pm. During this time it is hard to get a locker.

cindy chong-evans

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If u love art galleries/museums, this will be interesting. It has permanent exhibits and temporary ones. The gallery is spacious and exhibits are clearly arked

Katerina Khokhlova

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Cool gallery — two hours is more than enough to see everything. The tower with the observation deck and a view of the whole city definitely deserves special attention. Plus, there’s a great gift shop inside with super stylish items 🖤

Vladimir “vladiXmusic” Lugovoy

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Beautiful gallery with 3 floors of pure art. Recommend to everyone who loves to explore history in art and also loves modernism. The third floor is dedicated to modern art. Personally I spent only 2 hours in the gallery and that was enough time to make a quick run through every floor plus visit a souvenir store, where you can buy some stuff with the most popular paintings images. Also there is a beautiful rooftop with an amazing city view.

Venelin Manev

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The Hungarian National Gallery is absolutely worth a visit — it’s filled with beautiful paintings spanning Hungarian art from medieval to modern times, all housed in the impressive setting of Buda Castle  . What to Expect • Time needed: Plan on spending 1.5 to 3 hours exploring the permanent collection . • Ticket prices (as of now): • Full price: HUF 5,200 for the permanent exhibition . • Concession (youth aged 6–26): 50% off, which brings it down to HUF 2,600 . • Free entry: Children under 6 and seniors over 70 (EEA citizens) get in for free . Highlights & Tips • The gallery showcases a wide range of artworks — medieval, Renaissance, Gothic, Baroque, 19th-century realism, and modern Hungarian art  . • It’s centrally located in Buda Castle, making it easy to combine with other nearby attractions like the Castle District . • The price-quality ratio feels fair — you’re paying for both the artistic experience and the historic context of the venue