Museum of Ethnography
Museum Gallery
4.3 (4105 reviews)
Huge collection of items about life in Hungary & the east of Europe in the 19th & 20th centuries.
Budapest, Dózsa György út 35, 1146 Hungary
+36 1 474 2100
Did You Know?
Grand Opening
The Museum of Ethnography opened its doors in a spectacular new, purpose-built home in Budapest's City Park (Városliget) in 2022, after decades of being housed in other buildings.
Iconic Architecture
Its award-winning new building features a distinctive curved roof that blends into the landscape, designed by Marcel Ferencz of NAPUR Architect, making it a landmark in itself.
Intricate Facade
The building's unique facade is composed of nearly 20,000 custom-designed aluminum elements, each perforated with laser-cut patterns inspired by Hungarian and international ethnographic motifs.
Vast Collection
The museum boasts a vast collection of over 250,000 ethnographic artifacts, documenting the traditional culture of the Hungarian people and other cultures from around the world.
Highlights from Reviews
• stunning modern architecture
The museum building itself is a remarkable and unique modern structure, often described as a work of art.
• beautiful rooftop garden
The green rooftop garden offers panoramic views of Budapest and is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery.
• thought-provoking exhibits
The collections are well-curated, offering diverse and engaging insights into Hungarian and global cultures, with interactive elements.
• diverse and rich collections
The museum houses a wide variety of artifacts and displays, covering topics from colonial gaze to cultural identity.
• helpful digital interactions
Digital screens and QR codes provide additional details, pictures, and different angles of displayed items, enhancing the experience.