Museum of Ethnography — Attraction in Budapest

Our trip to the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest was an unforgettable experience that immersed me in the rich tapestry of cultures from around the world. From the moment I stepped through the museum's doors, I was captivated by the diverse artifacts and exhibitions that showcased the incredible diversity of human heritage.

One of the highlights of my visit was the climb to the museum's roof, which offered a breathtaking panoramic view of Budapest's cityscape. Gazing out over the Danube River and the historic architecture, I felt a profound connection to the city's history and culture. The rooftop vantage point provided a unique perspective that truly enhanced my understanding of the city's past and present.

Inside the museum, I was particularly drawn to the display of pottery from various cultures. The intricate designs and craftsmanship of the pottery pieces spoke volumes about the creativity and skills of the people who created them. As I observed these artifacts, a thought crossed my mind: the same level of dedication and craftsmanship that had been poured into these pottery pieces for centuries might one day disappear due to changing times and priorities.

This realization underscored the importance of preserving traditional crafts and cultural practices. The museum's exhibits not only celebrated the beauty of these artifacts but also served as a reminder of the impermanence of cultural practices in the face of modernization and globalization.

In conclusion, my visit to the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest was a journey that led me through the corridors of time and culture. The rooftop view provided a captivating panorama of the city's history, while the pottery exhibits highlighted the beauty and fragility of traditional craftsmanship. It left me with a deeper appreciation for the need to protect and honor the rich diversity of human culture, ensuring that the invaluable traditions of the past continue to inspire...

Absolutely loved it!! I was waiting for the museum to be completed and open with great expectation and it didn't disappoint. The space is massive and contemporary, sleek, and all the content is in double language, so in English too. The architecture is unusual hence interesting and beautiful, both inside and outside. The ceramics exhibition (free of charge) is lovely, colourful and well presented, taking up two walls on the spacious floor, -2, where a ticket/information office also is. The other two are upstairs, one at each entrance. The setup actually makes the visitor stop and marvel at the artifacts, which wouldn't probably happen if they were presented in a more conventional way! Again on the ground floor, there's a city model of Budapest in 1910, with tablets that let you choose categories of buildings as you point the device to the model and the different parts of the city, which you can then choose and get to know more, and another one of the Liget Project (the renovation of the city park, which is ongoing). There are two spots where video clips are shown and you can sit, with the other visitors passing by. While you walk up and down, as the structure inside is curved as you can see it from outside, you may see the temporary exhibition spaces beneath you through glass walls and have a peak at the objects on display (for these exibitions there's a ticket, all-in costs 3000 Huf). Overall, the space flows from one side to the other with no interruptions and you feel engrossed and can interact with it, so much so that everyone was really having a good time. Bar, restaurant, book shop and ethnoshop (with various objects on sale) are all very contemporary as well. Finally the landscaped roof garden 😍. You need to climb up and down and experience the majesty of it, while you can sit around and take in the views too. It really was an amazing EXPERIENCE that I would recommend to anyone...

This is a review for the new Museum of Ethnography in the park, not the old building that was across from Parliament.

There are lots of glowing reviews for the building but most of those people have never actually paid to go into the museum. Well I made the mistake of actually paying $9.00 to get in to see everything. Keep in mind that if you are not from the EU they charge you more for admission, that right there was a problem.

The other BIG problem is that there is really very little to see, I watched a film showing how they had catalogued, cleaned and moved hundreds of thousands of items. Well those hundreds of thousands of items are not on display, what is on display is basically 2 long showcases filled with ceramics. I figured I must have missed a few floors, because the old museum was interesting and had things to look at, but no, none of that is on display.

If the new museum is not yet ready for visitors and not set up with items to see thay should not be charging to get in! I pretty much felt RIPED OFF having to pay $9.00 dollars for 20 minutes of looking at a few rows of ceramics.

The special exhibit which cost extra called Chair Pairs was just embarrassing, in its own huge room were some storage racks set up that had about 30 chairs on them..... that was it, some chairs on storage racks.

I think this new museums is better seen on the outside for free than paying to get inside. Inside are big empty spaces, with a very long, very dangerous staircase that runs the length of the building, it seems they got more carried away by architecture than an actual useable space for humans.

If you do go, be prepared to be disappointed, and also be careful on the stairs, they have signs warning you about them and have also put caution tape on the edge of most of them, so they know this is a...