Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest

Until the Hungarian National Gallery was established, the various works of art were on display either in the Hungarian National Museum or in the Museum of Fine Arts.

Hungarian National Gallery Collection

Although most of the Museum’s collection is made up of paintings (90% of the whole collection), there are also several sculptures. In the Throne Room, a collection of late Gothic altarpieces is on display. 

The museum holds numerous works by renowned artists such as Mihály Munkácsy, Pal Szinyei Merse, and Bertalan Székely. 

Our Opinion of the Hungarian National Gallery

While one might think that a visit to the Hungarian National Gallery is justified simply by seeing the interior of the renowned building, nothing could be further from the truth. Note that the Castle was bombed and partially destroyed during World War II; therefore, the Castle’s interior decoration and architecture are very minimal.

The Castle's interior decoration and architecture are very minimal. If you want to visit the Museum because it's housed in the Buda Castle, we warn you that you might be a little disappointed, as it looks more like a hospital than a palace or a museum.

We recommend this museum to all art fans who would like to discover Hungary’s most prestigious artists and their masterpieces.