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Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Museum
Go to journey through Hungary’s rich history, as few cultural experiences in Budapest are as essential for expats living in Hungary as visiting the Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, as it’s called in Hungarian. Founded in 1802, it is the oldest public museum in the country and remains a centrepiece of local identity.
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Insider’s Guide: Műcsarnok - ‘Hall of Art’ in Budapest: A Tradition of Creative Surprises
While Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts may house impressive old masters, the ‘Hall of Art’ here is where you'll encounter what's happening now - and often, what’s coming next. Whether you’re a seasoned gallery-goer or just looking for something fresh and unexpected, Műcsarnok is an essential stop on Budapest’s artistic map.
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Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Gallery
Discovering your host country’s cultural depth and identity is one of the real joys of living abroad. For expats living in Hungary, there’s perhaps no better place to do this than at the Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, perched proudly atop Buda Castle Hill with sweeping views over the Danube and Pest.
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Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest
Living in Budapest offers countless cultural opportunities, one of the real crown jewels of the city’s art scene is the Szépművészeti Múzeum, located at the historic Heroes’ Square. With over 100,000 works ranging from classical antiquity to the 20th century, the Museum of Fine Arts provides a world-class experience in the heart of Hungary - as the video below shows.
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Coming Up

International Arts Festival in Budapest: Cavalcade of Culture from 1 - 12 April
The Bartok Spring International Arts Weeks between April 1 and 12 in Budapest will feature contemporary opera and dance productions, jazz, and star performers of Baroque music, organisers said on Wednesday.
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Finnish Film Days in Budapest, 18 - 22 February
For 15 years FinnAgora, the Finnish Institute in Budapest, has brought to you the best of contemporary Finnish cinema. This year is no exception. The theme of this year’s festival is: TRANSITIONS. The festival will be organised 18th-22nd of February 2026 at Toldi Mozi.
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Invitation: St. Patrick’s Day Gala Celebration, Budapest Marriott Hotel, 28 March
The IHBC invites you to join a unique gala dinner celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, showcasing the very best of Irish culture and heritage.
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Immersive Sound Dome Festival Brought Back by House of Music in Budapest
The Hungarian House of Music is bringing back its immersive Sound Dome Festival this winter, offering a week of live music, concert films, special screenings and audience discussions inside one of Budapest’s most distinctive cultural venues.
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