The Museum of Fine Arts on Budapest’s Heroes’ Square holds the finest collection of Spanish old masters outside Spain, acquired from the Esterhazy family collection in 1870. El Greco, Goya, Velazquez, Ribera, and Zurbaran in a 1906 Neoclassical building reopened after major renovation in 2018. Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00; moderate admission (approximately EUR 15-20). Metro Line 1 (yellow) to Hosok tere. The Spanish collection is on the first floor and is the primary reason for art travelers to visit.
museum in Budapest
Museum of Fine Arts Budapest
Also known as Szépművészeti Múzeum
The Museum of Fine Arts Budapest holds the finest collection of Spanish old masters outside Spain: El Greco, Goya, Velazquez, Ribera, and Zurbaran acquired by the Hungarian state in the 19th century from the Esterhazy family collection.
- Type
- museum
- Destination
- Budapest
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 1906
- Era
- Neoclassical
- Address
- Dózsa György út 41, 1146 Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.5162, 19.0764
- Official website
- Visit website