Museum of Fine Arts Budapest

About

The Museum of Fine Arts Budapest (Szépművészeti Múzeum) is a world‑renowned cultural landmark situated in the historic Heroes' Square and overlooking the adjacent Palace of Art. With a collection that spans from ancient Egyptian artifacts to the finest European paintings of the 13th‑18th centuries, the museum offers visitors a comprehensive journey through artistic and historical milestones. The Egyptian Collection, one of the largest in Central Europe, showcases stunning sarcophagi, mummies, and hieroglyphic reliefs. The Classical Antiquities exhibit presents masterpieces from Greek and Roman periods, while the Old Master Paintings gallery features works by Raphael, Titian, Bronzino, and El Greco. A dedicated Graphic Collection displays approximately 9,000 drawings and 100,000 prints, highlighting world‑famous artists such as Dürer, Rembrandt, and Picasso. The museum’s architecture, an eclectic‑neoclassical masterpiece designed by Albert Schickedanz and Fülöp Herzog, echoes the grandeur of its collections and was partially reopened after a recent renovation in 2018. Visitors are welcomed from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:45 pm, with the museum closing at 6:00 pm for final preparations. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1:00 pm, and a free entry ticket is available to all visitors, though advanced tickets are sold for special exhibitions in the Graphic Exhibition Hall. Whether exploring the grandeur of antiquity, admiring the meticulous craftsmanship of old master paintings, or delving into the emotive lines of graphic art, the Museum of Fine Arts Budapest provides an inspiring and enriching experience for all ages.

Highlights

• Egyptian Art Collection
• Classical Antiquities
• Old Master Paintings
• Graphic Collection
• Baroque Hungarian Art
• Guided Tours in English

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At a glance

• Typical visit: about 3 hours