Hungarian National Gallery

The galleria is quite large. It takes 1.5 to 3 hours to visit, depending on whether you want to take your time or go through it quickly. The paintings are incredibly beautiful, and the building is rich in culture. On the rooftop, there is a place where you can see the city from above and take photos. If you are under 26, you get a 50% discount. Highly recommend!! Sometimes there are also special exhibitions.

Amazing building, views outside and an impressively large and varied collection of Hungarian (and some international) art .. take your time (2-3hrs minimum) and lose yourself in a world of Hungarian modern & classical artwork, including paintings, sculpture and religious carvings. Highly recommended.

We spent 4 hours here, a beautiful building with so many beautiful pieces of art. There is something for everyone. On the third floor you can get a 360 degree view of the city. We hired the audio guide but only had a few pictures that had the details, there are however so many to see. The staff were so friendly and happy to help. There is a small cafe in the building to get a drink and snack. If you are visiting Budapest it's a definite one to do. I felt you got value for money and there is something for everyone.

We visited the Biedermeier exhibition, which had an excellent concept and storyline, complemented by a stunning selection of paintings. In our opinion, it clearly outshone the permanent exhibition. I highly recommend exploring the temporary exhibitions first, as they are truly exceptional. Save the permanent exhibition for last, if time and energy allow, as it also features several remarkable pieces. The museum staff were pleasant and very helpful, adding to the overall positive experience. The view from the dome was the cherry on top, but I would recommend visiting on a clear, non-foggy day to fully enjoy it. (The first two pictures are from the permanent exhibition)

The Hungarian National Gallery is wonderful if you enjoy art and history housed in a building designed as a castle! As part of the old Austro-Hungarian empire they have some impressive pieces here. Buda Castle itself is worth the entry price… add the art and you get a fantastic value.

Loved the display of Hungarian art, such a window into their national story. Beautiful views from the roof, absolutely worth the hours to spend here. You will learn a lot and see some beautiful mix of new exhibitions and curated staple pieces. It was quiet and not too busy as many were outside enjoying the tourist attractions in the surrounding park.

If you want the whole experience- get there early. We started with the temporary exhibition with access to the permanent one around 2pm and we had to rush at the end (the gallery closes at 5:30 pm-6pm) and there was still a lot to see. The interiors are very tidy and well taken care of, it is quiet and spacious. Worth the prices too (50% discount if you’re from EU and under 26yo). The recently renewed temporary exhibition is a must see - different art for everyone. I’m happy to have visited and next time I’d consider getting there earlier.

Incredible place, spent over four hours there soaking in the art of a nation from the middle ages to modernism. Particularly liked the Soviet era glass bricks in the central hall, please notice and appreciate them! And don’t miss going up to the cupola for stunning Danube views.