Great art gallery, particularly recommend the 2nd floor if you're into modern art. (1900 -1945). One major wing of the modern collection was closed for refurbishment when we visited, but what was open was worth seeing.

Our visit here was really good, the variety of art was endless and we would recommend that you come here if visiting Budapest. I will certainly visit again when we come back as I’m sure we needed to spend more time to take it all in. Amazing!

Well, we expected more in this building. Ok, Hungarian Art, which is fine, and there are some interesting works, but we think there is something lacking..A bit lack lustre overall. Staff not particularly helpful...And why charge customers to use the toilets when they have already paid to get in !!!

The National Gallery is in the former royal palace, part of the Buda Castle complex. The collection is huge and exhibited on 4 different floors. The higher up you go the more contemporary art is on display. Paintings, sculptures, wood carvings, there are just many things to see. I recommend you decide beforehand which parts to prioritize. For me the highlights were the medieval altarpieces (ground floor) and modern art section on the top floor. The period 1945 - 1990 is worth to have a look at, as it shows that despite of the Iron Curtain, Hungary remained still very much part of the European artistic mainstream. Artists explain on videos how they manged. The 19th century art section I found less interesting, but of course this is very subjective. International works on display are very limited (only some Pisarro's, Delacroix, Monet to name just a few). Entrance fee permanent exhibition 4,200 HUF EU young people and seniors over 65 half price

This museum presents a variety of Hungarian art. It’s interesting to read about how Hungarian art has differed from that of neighboring countries throughout history. There are some beautiful pieces here. However, if you’re in a rush or just not that into art, it’s not a must-see

Fabulous, fabulous art gallery. Wonderful to see the incredible talent of artists, sculptors from Eastern European countries as well as lesser known artists from Western Europe… those not usually included in North American or Western European galleries. Also the current temporary exhibition “My Story” of artwork by Holocaust survivors is powerful, shocking, heart-breaking, enraging. This is a gallery not to be missed.

This is a must visit place for art lovers. The gallery is spacious, well arranged, educational. You will understand not only Hungarian art,but also see world famous paintings.The art shop next to offers cool artsy souvenirs. Don't forget to visit the gallery hall at the end of the gift shop.