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Museum of Applied Arts

Imposing, 19th-century, art nouveau museum housing major antiques, jewelry & artworks collections.

Budapest, Üllői út 33-37, 1091 Hungary
📞 +36 1 456 5100
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Highlights

  • Live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant

Crowd

  • Family friendly

The Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest, Hungary is a must-visit for anyone interested in art, design, and history. Located in the heart of the city, the museum showcases a unique collection of applied art, design, and craft from the Middle Ages to the present day. The museum is home to more than 200,000 objects ranging from furniture, jewelry, and textiles to sculpture, ceramics, and metalwork.

The museum's permanent collection consists of a wide range of items from Hungary and all over Europe. The collection includes works from renowned designers and artists such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Josef Hoffmann, and Otto Wagner. Visitors can also explore the museum's extensive collection of Hungarian folk art, including embroidery, pottery, and woodcarvings.

The Museum of Applied Arts also hosts a variety of special exhibitions throughout the year. Recent exhibitions have included “The Art of the Bauhaus”, “The Magic of the Orient”, and “The Art of the Wiener Werkstätte”. The museum also has a dedicated space for children, where they can explore the world of applied art through interactive activities and workshops.

The museum's library is also worth a visit, as it contains more than 30,000 books and periodicals related to applied art and design. The library is open to the public and offers a wide range of resources, including books, magazines, and catalogs.

The Museum of Applied Arts is a must-visit for anyone interested in art, design, and history. The museum's permanent collection and special exhibitions offer visitors a unique insight into the world of applied art. The library is also a great resource for anyone looking to learn more about the history and development of applied art and design. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just an art enthusiast, the Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest is sure to provide a memorable experience.

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5 stars

Closed! I wish I could rate it 5 stars, I'm sure I would if I could have gone inside. It's closed. Since 2017. Some of the reviews here seemed to imply people had been there since 2017. The website kinda looks like it's open (there's ticket purchase link). So maybe it's specially open some days? Upon closer inspection, the hours listed here do say "closed" every day. So it's my own fault. But do your research! On the bright side, you get to wander around a cute neighborhood.

4 stars

I decided to visit the Museum of Applied Arts after reading all about Odon Lechner. This guy produced some stunning buildings in Budapest but seems to be less celebrated than the likes of Antoni Gaudi for instance. To be honest the building itself is the main attraction with its stunning Zsolnay roof tiling, the interior is pure white (it wasnt this way originally) and is very eastern in style. To wander into the main foyer is free as far as I know, but I also got free entry into exhibitions on Haydn and Time, Art Nouveau furniture and an exhibition on Ottoman Carpets. In terms of the overall Museum content, think of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and you wont be far wide of the mark.

4 stars

Looks amazing even if it is not old or expensive. It is a good idea to represent applied art in an environment/building like this. I do recommend to visit one or more exhibition here.