Budapest is home to some of the most outstanding Art and Photographic Galleries. Below, we have listed not only the most well known but also some of the lesser known, of which there are many.

Hungarian National Gallery

A real treat for art lovers, the Hungarian National Gallery houses a comprehensive collection of Hungarian works ranging from painting and sculpture in the 10th century, right through to the present day. To do any tour of the gallery justice, you will need at least four hours to cover all three levels (if you have a Budapest Card we recommend you do this over two visits).

I Buda Palace, Várbusz from Metro: M2 Moszkva tér, Bus 16, Open: Nov Mar 10am-4pm, Apr-Oct 10am-6pm Tue-Sun.
Website: www.mng.hu

Budapest Gallery Exhibition Space

Focuses upon local and foreign contemporary works including sculpture and applied art. Whilst it is possible to view many of the works from the street, free admission and an inviting atmosphere make it well-worth a visit.

V. Szabadsajtó út 5, Tel: 318 8097, Metro: M3 Ferenciek tere , Tram 2, Open: 10am-5pm Tue-Sun

Dorottya Gallery

With an association to the much larger Mucsarnok, the Dorottya is a bright and spacious gallery which concentrates on media art, set design and contemporary works. Műcsarnok, is an active meeting point and creative centre for contemporary culture and art that deals with the cultural and social environment.

As a progressive exhibition gallery, not only do they try to bring to audience artistic propositions that are relevant and interesting, but they also make every effort to provide viewers with modern and exciting facilities, that enable the in-depth exploration of their displays.

V. Dorottya utca 8, Tel: 266 0223, Metro: M1 Vörösmarty tér, Tram 2, Open: 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat, Website: (includes a page on the Dorottya Gallery)

Ernst Museum

Contemporary arts museum housing Hungarian avant-garde and international works, applied art and design. The Műcsarnok has welcomed visitors and leading Hungarian and international contemporary artists alike, mediating and representing modern artistic tendencies whilst not maintaining its own permanent collection.

VI. Nagymező utca 8, Metro: M1 Opera, M1 Oktogon, Trolleybus 70, 78, Open: 10am-6pm Tue-Sun (closed Mon)

Website: www.ernstmuzeum.hu

Liget Gallery

One of the smallest galleries in Budapest which concentrates on film and photography.

   

XIV. Ajtósi Dürer sor 5, Tel: 351 4924, Tram 74, 75, Open: 2-6pm Mon, Wed-Sun. 

Stúdió Gallery

Geared towards promoting young local artists, the numerous works on display change frequently, culminating in the 'Gallery by Night' event at the Budapest Spring Festival. The permanent exhibition space of the association is the Studio Gallery. The aim of the gallery is to provide space for the realization of the most current, progressive projects.  Most of the artworks exhibited are newly created with the financial help of the Studio and the exhibitions are always tailored to the gallery’s actual spatial features.

   

V. Képíró utca 6, Tel: 267 2033, E-mail: studio@visio.c3.hu, Metro: M3 Kálvin tér, Tram tram 47, 49. Open: 2-6pm Mon-Sat, Closed Aug.

Trafó Gallery

Arts centre devoted to both local and international artists. Joint events are frequently held, among them exhibitions with the Goethe Institute. It's no surprise then that the Trafó is popular all year round. Film screenings and lectures by featured artists also take place.

IX. Liliom utca 41, Tel: 215 1600, E-mail: trafo@trafo.c3.hu, Metro: M3 Ferenc körút, Tram 4, 6, Open: 4-7pm Mon-Sat; 2-8pm Sun
Website: www.trafo.hu

U.F.F. Gallery

Situated near to Budapest's Great Market Hall, the U.F.F specialises in progressive works by both Hungarian and international artists, giving valuable opportunities to the young.

IX. Közraktár utca 10, Open: 10am-6pm Tue-Fri, Tel: 215 3093, Tram 2, 47, 49. Closed July, Aug

Vigad Gallery

Located next to the concert venue of the same name, the Vigadó is a traditional gallery.

   

V. Vigadó tér 2, Tel: 318 7932, Metro: M1 Vörösmarty tér, Tram 2, Open: 10am-6pm Tue-Sun.
Website: www.tabulas.hu

Kassák Memorial Museum

Museum dedicated to the avant-garde writer and artist, along with temporary exhibitions of period paintings.

III. Fo tér 1, Bus, 6 and 86, Tram 1, HÉV Árpád híd, Open: 10am-6pm Mar 17-Oct 30, 10am-5pm Nov 1-Mar 15, closed Monday, Budapest Card accepted

The Hall of Art or Palace of Art (Műcsarnok in Hungarian) is an art museum in Budapest, It was built in 1895, by the plans of Albert Schickedanz and Fülöp Herzog, in eclectic-neoclassical style. As the greatest exhibition hall in Hungary, it exhibits representative works of art of Hungarian as well as other artists and it regularly organizes themed exhibitions (like that of Dalí in the picture).

located in Heroes' Square, facing the Museum of Fine Arts.

Szepmuveszeti Art Gallery

The initial collection for the museum was donated by Count Széchenyi who presented it with a number of portraits. Also, a large part of the collection was acquired in 1871 from the Esterházy collection, a wealthy noble family who spent centuries amassing great art. The museum houses eight sections in the museum: Egyptian art, antiquities, baroque sculpture, old masters, drawings and prints, 19th-century masters, 20th-century masters, and modern sculpture.