Art & Design Museums in Hungary
Painting galleries, sculpture collections, design and contemporary art – from the Old Masters to the present day.
Budapest (22)
Bács-Kiskun County (19)
Pest County (16)
Győr-Moson-Sopron County (12)
Baranya County (11)
Veszprém County (11)
Békés County (8)
Csongrád-Csanád County (7)
Hajdú-Bihar County (7)
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County (6)
Fejér County (5)
Somogy County (5)
Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County (4)
Komárom-Esztergom County (4)
Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County (3)
Vas County (3)
Nógrád County (2)
Heves County (1)
Zala County (1)
Art & Design Museums in Hungary: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 147 art and design museums in Hungary, spread across 19 counties and 69 towns and cities. Most of them are in Budapest (22), Bács-Kiskun County (19), and Pest County (16).
At the city level, Budapest (22), Kecskemét (8), and Pécs (8) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several art and design museums in a single day.
4 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs HUF 2,000 at the median, and the middle half charge between HUF 1,200 and HUF 3,200.
13 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 59 offer dedicated programs for families, and 11 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 art and design museums in Hungary
The best-known art and design museums in Hungary
- Szent István BazilikaArt · Budapest
Csontváry MúzeumPeople · Pécs
JPM Modern Magyar KéptárArt · Pécs
Magyar Iparművészeti MúzeumArt · Budapest
Magyar Nemzeti GalériaArt · Budapest
Memento ParkArt · Budapest
Szépművészeti MúzeumArt · Budapest
Zsolnay MúzeumArt · Pécs- Esterházy-kastélyCastles & Palaces · Fertőd
- Tihanyi Bencés Apátság és Apátsági MúzeumHistory · Tihany
Art and design museums in Hungary with free admission
Art and design museums in Hungary with programs for families
- Csontváry MúzeumPeople · Pécs
- JPM Modern Magyar KéptárArt · Pécs
- Magyar Nemzeti GalériaArt · Budapest
- Memento ParkArt · Budapest
- Szépművészeti MúzeumArt · Budapest
- Zsolnay MúzeumArt · Pécs
- Esterházy-kastélyCastles & Palaces · Fertőd
- Tihanyi Bencés Apátság és Apátsági MúzeumHistory · Tihany
Ludwig Múzeum – Kortárs Művészeti MúzeumArt · Budapest
Ópusztaszeri Nemzeti Történeti EmlékparkHistory · Ópusztaszer
Wheelchair-accessible art and design museums in Hungary
- Magyar Nemzeti GalériaArt · Budapest
- Szépművészeti MúzeumArt · Budapest
- Ludwig Múzeum – Kortárs Művészeti MúzeumArt · Budapest
- Esterházy-kastélyCastles & Palaces · Pápa
Ferenczy MúzeumArt · Szentendre
Leskowsky HangszergyűjteményArt · Kecskemét
Szent István-teremHistory · Budapest- Göcseji MúzeumHistory · Zalaegerszeg
Thorma János MúzeumArt · Kiskunhalas- Vidovszky Béla Városi KéptárArt · Gyomaendrőd
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many art and design museums are there in Hungary?
Our directory currently lists 147 art and design museums in Hungary across 69 towns and cities.
What are the best-known art and design museums in Hungary?
Some of the best known are Szent István Bazilika, Csontváry Múzeum, JPM Modern Magyar Képtár, Magyar Iparművészeti Múzeum, and Magyar Nemzeti Galéria.
Which art and design museums in Hungary offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Ádám Jenő Emlékház, Benedek Péter Emlékház, Borsos Miklós Emléklakás, and József Attila Emlékhely.
Which art and design museums in Hungary are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 25 are open, such as Szent István Bazilika, Memento Park, and Esterházy-kastély.
Which art and design museums in Hungary are wheelchair accessible?
13 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, Szépművészeti Múzeum, and Ludwig Múzeum – Kortárs Művészeti Múzeum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit art and design museums in Hungary?
A regular adult ticket costs HUF 2,000 at the median, with prices ranging from HUF 200 to HUF 6,000. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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