HUNGARIAN NATIONAL GALLERY
2 Szent Gyรถrgy Square, Budapest 1014
The Hungarian National Gallery is the largest public collection documenting and exhibiting the evolvement of fine arts in Hungary. Its collection includes artifacts stemming from the era of the establishment of the state to contemporary arts. Its permanent exhibitions provide a comprehensive picture of the history of Hungarian arts. The establishment of the Hungarian National Gallery was part of a larger, characteristic process of Hungarian museology: beginning in the 1870s, the various collections that constituted the Hungarian National Museum (founded in 1802), started to form separate, specialized museums. Accordingly, the collections preserving the artworks (especially that of fine arts) became part of the Museum of Fine Arts, founded in 1896. The rapid growth of the section of modern artworks however, necessitated the Hungarian and the international material to be separated as early as the 1920s. As a result of this, the New Hungarian Picture Gallery of the Museum of Fine Arts was founded in 1928. Housed in a separate building but remaining part of the same institution, it exhibited artworks starting from the Nagybรกnya period. After 1945, the cultural politics returned to the old idea of institutional centralization: the collection of the Municipal Picture Gallery became nationalized and was incorporated into the Museum of Fine Arts. By doing so, the Museum faced difficulties in properly exhibiting the even larger collection of Hungarian artworks. The new cultural policy of a completely separated museum of Hungarian artworks was conceived just after the Hungarian Revolution: this is how the Hungarian National Gallery was established in 1957. The next big turning point in the history of the museum came in 1975, when it was moved to the renovated B, C and D buildings of the Buda Castle. The new location opened its first exhibition to the public in October 1975, where the main attractions were the medieval winged altarpieces. The medieval material used to be part of the Early Hungarian Department of the Museum of Fine Arts, meaning that the display of the complete history of Hungarian art from the 11th century to modern times opened for the very first time in the Buda Castle only after this collection was also moved to the National Gallery. In 2005 the exhibition spaces of the Hungarian National Gallery expanded with the addition of building A, which houses the large-scale temporary exhibitions. In 2012 the Museum of Fine Arts and the National Gallery became a united institution. As a result of this, the reorganization of the collection has started, in which the main concept was to present the variety and historical continuity of the collected material. The reorganized permanent exhibitions display Hungarian and international artworks from 1800 together.
VENUES
The National Gallery is located within the walls of the Buda Castle which was rebuilt in baroque style during the time of Maria Theresia. With the most splendid view of the city and with masterpieces of Hungarian art history, it provides an illustrious environment for your event.
Its halls with their unique atmosphere can house gala dinners for 600 people or receptions for 700. And the terraces with a magnificent panorama are perfect venues for organizing smaller (15-80 people) receptions, dinners or lunches. On demand, we complement the cultural experience of the event with thematic guided tours. We provide unique program offers as well as merchandise related to our permanent and temporary exhibitions.
BUILDING ’C’ 1st FLOOR, DOME HALL ENTRANCE FROM SAVOYAI TERRACE
Opening from the exhibition room displaying artworks from the 19th and 20th century, the dome hall is an exclusive venue for illustrious feasts and receptions. There are two balconies belonging to the main hall, which are only open during special events and provide a unique panorama to the River Danube. For summer events, the balconies are leasable separately. The locations of the venue: Building ’C’ 1st floor, dome hall + balconies Building ’C’ 1,5th floor “Csontváry mezzanine” Building ’C’ 2nd floor gallery Building ’C’ 3rd floor dome In case of a large-scale event, the above mentioned locations can be used together. Maximum capacity for receptions: 750 pp Maximum capacity for seats: 650 pp
Building ’C’ 1st floor Dome hall Reception: 350 pp Conference: 200 pp Banquet: 300 pp Building ’C’ 1,5th floor Csontváry mezzanine Reception: 100 pp Banquet: 60 pp Building ’C’ 2nd floor Gallery Reception: 250 pp Banquet: 200 pp Building ’C’ 3rd floor Dome Reception: 150 pp Banquet: 100 pp
BUILDINGS ’C’ AND ’D’, PANORAMA TERRACES
BUILDING ’C’ DOME HALL TERRACES (2) The terraces opening from the dome hall are exceptional venues for summer evening receptions. Reception: 80-120 pp per terrace Banquet: 60-80 pp per terrace
BUILDING ’D’ 3RD FLOOR PANORAMA TERRACES OVERLOOKING THE DANUBE The two panorama terraces located on the upper floor of the castle building provide magnificent view to the entire city. Small panorama terrace Reception: 15 pp Banquet: 10 pp Large panorama terrace Reception: 40-50 pp Banquet: 30 pp
BUILDING ’B’ BALLROOM ENTRANCE FROM HUNYADI YARD
BUILDING ’B’ 1ST FLOOR BALLROOM AND TERRACE The representative, vaulted Ballroom is a perfect venue for exclusive gala dinners, press or other conferences, or musical and dance-related events. The terrace running parallel to the room offers a splendid view to the Buda side of the city. Reception: 350 pp Conference: 250 pp Banquet: 200 pp
BUILDING ’B’ AULA AUDITORIUM AND BOARD ROOM The venues of this location featuring masterpieces of 20th century Hungarian painting and modern interior design are perfect for organizing trainings, lectures, workshops, seminars or conferences. Auditorium Conference: 70 pp Banquet: 30 pp Board Room Conference: 20 pp Banquet: 20 pp
BUILDING ’A’ ENTRANCE FROM HUNYADI YARD
The red marble-covered aula and its main stairs offer not just a representative, but informal venue with plenty of occasions for entertainment. Building ’A’ houses the large-scale temporary exhibitions and events are only available during these periods. Reception: 150 pp Banquet: 100 pp (the capacities may change depending on the actual exhibition)
EVENT VENUES HUNGARIAN NATIONAL GALLERY 2019
Capacity (pax)
Fee
Time of rental
Extra hours / hour
Building C 1st floor
300
1 550 000 HUF
20
100 000 HUF
Building C 1st & 2nd floor
450
1 900 000 HUF
20
100 000 HUF
Building C 1st & 2nd floor
450- 600
2 200 000 HUF
20
100 000 HUF
Building C 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor
650
2 600 000 HUF
20
100 000 HUF
Building C 1st floor and the Ballroom (B Building)
300
2 100 000 HUF
20
100 000 HUF
Building C 1st & 2nd floor and the Ballroom
600
2 450 000 HUF
20
100 000 HUF
Building C 1st & 2nd & 3rd floor and the Ballroom
600
2 700 000 HUF
20
100 000 HUF
C 1st floor terraces (during opening hours)
60
450 000 HUF
5
50 000 HUF
C 1st floor terraces (after opening hours)
150
1 100 000 HUF
15
100 000 HUF
Building B Ballroom
350
1 100 000 HUF
20
100 000 HUF
Building B Classroom (for presentations…etc.)
70
50 000 HUF/ hour or 50 000 HUF/ hour or 300 000 HUF / day
10
50 000 HUF
Building B Board Room
25
40 000 HUF / hour or 240 000 HUF/ day
10
40 000 HUF
Building B Classroom + Board Room
95
50 000 HUF / hour or 300 000 HUF / day
10
50 000 HUF
Building D 3rd floor large terrace onlooking the Danube + area from the contepotary exhibition
60
850 000 HUF
10
50 000 HUF
Building D 3rd floor large terrace onlooking the Buda side + area from the contepotary exhibition
60
850 000 HUF
10
50 000 HUF
Venue
* The 20 hours rental time includes the opening hours (10:00-18:00) of the Museum and the event can start after 6p.m. The above mentioned rental fees do not include the mandatory additional service charges.
EVENT SERVICES
MANDATORY ADDITIONAL SERVICES Cleaning: 20.000 HUF + 27 % VAT cleaning and disinfecting Event supervisor on duty: 35.000 HUF +27 % VAT GUIDED TOURS DURING EVENTS Our art historians and curators are awaiting you and your partners with exhibition-specific, themeoriented guided tours, programs for children, trainings as well as artistic and creative workshops. Exhibition visits and guided tours during events: After hours guided tour charges: Exhibition opening: 100,000 HUF + 0% VAT / exhibition / hour Tickets: 50% discount Guided tour: 30,000 HUF + 27% VAT / 30 pax CATERING The Hungarian National Gallery does not have its own partner for catering, technical support or event manager, meaning that you are allowed to employ your own catering partner. We cannot provide the tools and instruments for catering, they need to be provided by the partner. EVENT RULES The building of the Hungarian National Gallery is a highly protected site of cultural heritage, therefore events are permitted on condition of abiding by the rules of artwork protection. Extreme programs are forbidden, so certain venues may not allow certain types of programs, music or dance – for further information, please contact our colleague. DRIVE IN / PROTECTED AREA Cars and other vehicles are allowed to drive in only with the permission of “Várgondnokság Nonprofit Kft.” Drive in instructions: Drive in and out is possible from Szent György Street. The first 10 minutes between drive in and out are free of charge. Drivers who exceed this time limit are asked to pay parking fee at the gate operated by the “Budavári Kapu Kft.” Information about the drive in options through the following contact: Drive in permission: Sándor Rab rab.sandor@vargondnoksag.hu There are no parking options in the courtyard – parking is only possible at Dózsa György Square, at Dísz Square and in the parking garage at Palota Street.
MĂšZEUM SHOP PROPOSAL The giftware and souvenirs created for the permanent and temporary exhibitions of the Hungarian National Gallery are inspired by the greatest Artifacts of the collection. But by request we are able to manufacture individual gifts as well. Furthermore with the purchase of publications and gifts of the MĂšZEUM SHOP you also support the Hungarian National Gallery.
CONTACT Thank you for considering our venue offers! Should you require any further information about our products, services and exhibitions, we are gladly at your disposal to inform you at the following addresses.
Zsófia Ispán project manager / events +36 30 596 4543 zsofi.ispan@szepmuveszeti.hu
Alexandra Jahn project manager / events +36 30 596 4845 alexandra.jahn@szepmuveszeti.hu
Kultúra 2008 Művészeti Nonprofit Kft.