Museum of Fine Arts

Overview

The Museum of Fine Arts is Hungary's premier international painting collection, housed in a neoclassical temple on Heroes' Square. Spanish Old Masters (El Greco, Goya, Velázquez) are the highlight.

Highlights

• Spanish collection: Hungary's surprisingly strong collection of El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, and Murillo.
• Egyptian collection: Mummies and funerary art.
• Raphael: 'Esterházy Madonna'—one of Raphael's finest Madonnas.

History

Founded in 1906, the collection grew from Hungarian aristocratic and Esterházy family donations.

Visitor Tips

• Combined ticket: Covers the Museum of Fine Arts and the nearby Műcsarnok (Hall of Art).
• Spanish art: Priority if time is limited.
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours.