Warm Up with Culture: Winter at Budapest’s Museum of Ethnography

If you are looking for a cultural experience that goes beyond the usual sightseeing, the Museum of Ethnography offers a unique way to understand Hungary – and the world – through everyday life, traditions and contemporary questions.

A landmark building with a global perspective

Located at the gateway of City Park, the Museum of Ethnography is housed in one of Budapest’s most striking contemporary buildings. Inside, you will find a museum that connects local traditions with global cultures, past knowledge with present-day thinking.

Discover cultures from Hungary and around the world

The museum’s permanent exhibition presents stories of everyday life, beliefs, rituals and objects from Hungary and many other regions of the world. Alongside this, temporary exhibitions explore timely and thought-provoking themes through ethnography, design, photography and art.
Each visit offers new perspectives – whether you are interested in history, culture, or the diversity of human experience.

Explore at your own pace with audio guides

An audio guide in English helps visitors navigate the exhibitions independently, providing context, stories and deeper insights. It is ideal for international visitors who prefer a flexible, self-guided experience while still gaining a rich understanding of what they see.

More than a museum visit

Before leaving, visitors can explore the Ethnoshop, which offers design objects, gifts and souvenirs inspired by traditional motifs and craftsmanship – meaningful keepsakes from Budapest.

A meaningful stop in Budapest

The Museum of Ethnography is not just about objects behind glass. It is about stories, connections and shared human experiences. Whether you spend an hour or an afternoon here, you will leave with a deeper understanding of culture – including your own.