Dear Visitor

Welcome to the Hungarian National Museum – Public Collections Centre, Main Building of the Hungarian National Museum.

Please be informed that by entering the Museum you accept the rules set out in the House Rules and acknowledge your obligation to comply with the instructions, possible restrictions, and warnings communicated by the Museum staff and security personnel.

Visitors enter the exhibition spaces, current exhibitions, and events at their own risk.

The Museum is a cultural institution and a heritage-protected historic building; therefore, we kindly ask you to help us protect our shared heritage.

GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT

  • Persons under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances, as well as those whose appearance is conspicuously unkempt or whose clothing is incomplete or inappropriate (e.g. swimwear, uncovered upper body, barefoot), are not permitted to enter the Museum. If a visitor’s appearance disturbs other visitors, staff may request that the individual leave the building.
  • Entry to the exhibition spaces in wet clothing is prohibited. Wet umbrellas must be placed in the umbrella stands at the entrance or left in one of the cloakrooms on the ground floor. Umbrellas left in the foyer are not supervised; the Museum assumes no liability for them. Entry to the exhibition spaces with umbrellas is prohibited.
  • Any behaviour that endangers the safety of persons present in the building or at events, the Museum’s property, public order, or public morals is strictly prohibited.
  • The use of mobile phones and loud conversation that may disturb other visitors is not permitted in the exhibition spaces. Please switch your mobile phone to silent mode and refrain from making calls during your visit.
  • Damaging exhibited objects, running in the exhibition spaces, or using staircases contrary to their intended purpose is prohibited.
  • Visitors are required to use the Museum’s premises in accordance with their intended purpose, to maintain cleanliness, and to protect and properly use the equipment, furnishings, and the building itself.
  • Touching artworks and display cases is strictly prohibited. Some objects are displayed without barriers; these are marked either by a red outline on the floor or placed on platforms. Such objects must not be touched. Only specially marked demonstration replicas may be handled.
  • Littering is prohibited. Waste may only be disposed of in designated waste bins.
  • Commercial activities of any kind (including sales, ticket sales, services, advertising, fundraising, or signature collection) are permitted on the Museum’s premises—including outdoor event areas such as the Museum Garden—only with the prior written consent of the Director General and exclusively by persons having a contractual relationship with the Museum, and only in the manner and location specified in the permit. All programmes related to the Museum and using its human or material resources may be organised exclusively by the Museum and its qualified staff. Programme coordination within the Museum is solely the Museum’s responsibility.
  • The consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Museum’s premises is strictly prohibited and results in immediate exclusion from the visit, with the exception of beverages purchased on-site and consumed in the Museum café.
  • Portable stools are available free of charge to enhance visitor comfort. These stools may be used by visitors of any age and are located on the first and second floors. The stools may be carried over the shoulder, and if necessary, may also be used as walking aids. They may only be used for their intended purpose and must be returned to the stands after use.
  • Bringing food or beverages into the exhibition spaces and consuming them there is strictly prohibited. These items may be stored in the cloakrooms or lockers prior to entering the exhibitions.

VISITATION RULES

  • Opening hours: The Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Museum is closed on Mondays. Information on exceptional opening hours is published on our website (mnm.hu). Please note that ticket sales close at 5:00 p.m., and entry to exhibitions is possible until that time. Exhibition closure begins at 5:30 p.m., and the building closes at 6:00 p.m. The Museum reserves the right to change opening hours.
  • Closing procedure: Visitors are requested to leave the building by closing time.
  • Guided tours: Guided tours may be booked via tarlatv@mnm.hu. Only qualified Museum guides are permitted to conduct guided tours on the Museum’s premises.
  • Restrictions: Based on fire safety, public health, or other legal regulations, the number of visitors at indoor and outdoor events may be limited. Entry or participation in free events may be subject to the use of wristbands or other crowd-control measures. If the permitted capacity is exceeded, visitors instructed to do so by Museum staff or security personnel must leave the venue.

The Museum may only be visited in compliance with its current Fire Safety Regulations.

VISITING WITH CHILDREN

  • Children under the age of 14 may only visit the Museum when accompanied by an adult.
  • Children under two years of age may only be taken into the exhibition spaces in a stroller or in a front-mounted baby carrier. Carrying children on the back or around the neck is not permitted for safety reasons. Strollers must be pushed; carrying folded strollers by hand is not allowed.
  • Changing tables are available on the ground floor (next to the café) and on the mezzanine level between the first and second floors in the women’s restroom. Please ask staff for assistance.

GROUP AND FAMILY VISITS, MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

  • Group leaders, accompanying teachers, or parents are responsible for ensuring that all members of their group or family comply with the House Rules.
  • The Museum provides museum education programmes for school and kindergarten groups accompanied by adults.
  • Adult supervisors are responsible for children’s behaviour during museum education programmes, regardless of age.
  • Liability for damages caused during participation is governed by the provisions of the Hungarian Civil Code.

ACCESSIBILITY

The accessible entrance is located on the left side of the Museum, via the staff entrance on Bródy Sándor utca. Accessible restrooms are available along this route. Tactile objects are provided throughout the permanent exhibition for blind and partially sighted visitors.

ITEMS BROUGHT INTO THE MUSEUM

  • Animals (except guide dogs), plants, weapons or weapon-like objects, sharp instruments, umbrellas, raincoats, large children’s toys, and any items posing a risk to persons or artworks are prohibited in the exhibition spaces.
  • Food and beverages may not be brought into or consumed in the exhibition spaces unless medically necessary.
  • The Museum assumes no responsibility for unattended valuables.

CLOAKROOM

  • Use of the cloakroom or lockers is mandatory for security reasons.
  • Only handbags no larger than 30 × 25 × 15 cm may be taken into exhibition spaces.
  • Lockers are free of charge but require a refundable coin deposit.

SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE

The Museum operates a video surveillance system in compliance with applicable data protection legislation. By entering the Museum, visitors consent to video recording for security purposes.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO RECORDING FOR PRIVATE USE

Photography and video recording for private use are permitted without flash, tripods, or selfie sticks, except in the Coronation Mantle exhibition room, where photography is strictly prohibited. Commercial use requires prior permission.

SMOKING

Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited throughout the Museum premises.

CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING THE HOUSE RULES

The Museum reserves the right to deny entry to or exclude visitors who violate these rules. Violations may result in warnings, temporary or permanent bans, or legal proceedings.

We wish you a pleasant visit and thank you for your cooperation.