Planning a Budapest Trip? The Hungarian National Museum Has a Surprise!

Planning a Budapest Trip? The Hungarian National Museum Has a Surprise!

The Hungarian National Museum is ushering in a new era of transformation, adopting the name Hungarian National Museum Hungarian National Collections Centre to reflect its evolving role in the cultural landscape as reported by Daily News Hungary. Concurrently, the Museum of Ethnography is preparing for a substantial refurbishment and will temporarily cease operations.

The revamped exhibition area of the Museum of Ethnography will feature eight distinct thematic areas, each showcasing elements of Hungarian customs and the traditions of various cultures. The venerable Hungarian National Museum, with a legacy spanning over two centuries, has stood as a pillar of the nation’s cultural identity, safeguarding a vast array of historical, artistic, and archaeological artifacts.

Starting from the 1^st  of July 2024, the National Museum will consolidate with a host of distinguished collections, such as the Museum of Applied Arts, the Hungarian Natural History Museum, the Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism, the Petőfi Literary Museum, and the National Széchenyi Library.

While joining the new Collections Centre, these institutions are expected to maintain their unique identities. While this initiative could be perceived a way to streamline operations, yet there may be concerns about the potential uniformity of the collections and the possible dilution of the distinctiveness of each institution.

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After the Night of Museums event on June 22, the museum will close for a bit and then open again in September. Lajos Kemecsi, the head of the museum, has explained that this interim closure is needed to complete the new exhibit that will showcase more than 3,000 pieces that tell the story of Hungary’s rich culture. However, the museum’s roof garden, meeting rooms, and library will still be open for people to visit during this time.

As these esteemed institutions prepare to join the Hungarian National Museum Hungarian National Collections Centre, there’s a growing anticipation for the future. Bringing these collections together offers a cohesive and enriched cultural experience, promising to honor and delve into Hungary’s cultural heritage for the foreseeable future.