Last Updated on 27 April 2026 by LizzyBP
Date: May 16 – 17, 2026
Location: Hungarian National Museum, Múzeum krt. 14-16, Budapest 1088
Taking place on May 16 – 17 this event is the largest museum showcase in Hungary, bringing together institutions from across the country.
You can meet around 100 museums from all over Hungary at one place:
- In the Garden of the National Museum and its
- Exhibitions halls and discover their diverse program offerings.
📍 Venue:
- Hungarian National Museum and its renewed garden.
- Address: Múzeum körút 14-16. district VIII. (View on Google Maps)
- Getting there: trams 47, 49, M3 (blue) metro Kálvin tér station
🕒 Opening Hours:
- May 16 / Saturday.
- May 17/ Sunday: museum garden: 09.00 – 22.00, museum: 10.00 – 18.00.
You can visit around 100 museums in Budapest at one place, in the garden of the National Museum, and get an insight into their
- works,
- exhibitions and
- treasures.
Admission is FREE on both days.
Programs – Saturday, May 16.
To be announced soon.
Programs – Sunday, May 7.
To be announced soon.
Works of Art Walk ’89
An exhibit assembled from artworks of 30 museums inside the Hungarian National Museum highlights the most memorable moments of the change of regime era.
Theme of the Museum Festival in 2026
The festival’s theme is connected to the ICOM 2025 motto: “Museums Connect A Divided World“
Explore how museums are adapting and looking ahead in our fast-changing world.
Lots of exhibits and activities for kids. You can also explore the National Museum building from basement to attic.
👉 See also official website of the event!
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Related:
Museums in Budapest – Pentecost Programs – More May Events, Programs – Night of Museums – Hungarian Natural History Museum
