Galleries
The first bicycle was brought to Hungary in 1878 by an engineer from Lincoln in the United Kingdom. The first bicycle excursion was organised in Easter 1881. The group of cyclists set off from Városliget, not far from the centre of Budapest, at 6 a.m. and…
Paintings, photographs and drawing depicting Venice, a city of canals which has attracted artists and visitors for centuries.
Paintings, photographs and artworks depicting Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden, its architecture, landscapes and island archipelago
Explore the port city of Rotterdam, a vibrant city of modern architecture
Explore Rome, the Eternal City, in art and architecture
Explore art and architecture of Berlin
Explore these painitings, drawings and photographs of the fjords in Norway, where land meets sea in dramatic landscapes.
Panoramas, views, scenery, culture and more from Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal.
Formerly Byzantium and Constantinople, Istanbul is a city crossing two continents
Explore the landscapes, art and architecture of Iceland
Explore the thousands of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea
Dublin, capital city of Ireland, is situated between mountains and the sea. Explore this beautiful city through photographs and paintings.
Hungary’s capital is bisected by the river Danube and its origins began with Aquincum, a Celtic settlement. Hungarians arrived in the territory in the 9th century and today, its famous Chain Bridge links Buda with Pest, united in 1873. Gallery curated by …
Virginia Woolf both was and inspired the feminist movement, that had its first modern wave in the late 19th century. Backing up the feminist theory, the conception of an independent, passionate a New Woman started gaining popularity.
Selection of works of art that represent the figure of Buddha, from different periods, countries and styles.
The history of the International Danube Day began in 1994, when the countries along the Danube signed the Danube Protection Convention. The purpose of the agreement was to improve the ecological condition of the river, ensure the quality of the waters and…
Selection of works about ghosts, specters and phantasmagoria
Selection of Ex-libris
In socialism, posters were used to activate workers who were not sufficiently committed to revolutionary principles. Posters about women for Women's Day, not just for women.
Tabán is a part of Budapest's 1st district. Until the 1930s, it was characterised by densely built one- or two-story houses, with nightclubs, restaurants and pubs. Tabán was a popular place for writers, poets and artists. The area was demolished in th…
Photographs of his life and the assassination of June 28, 1914. In the photos of the Hungarian National Museum, we can see the 19-year-old Gavrilo Princip and we can follow the funeral of the archduke and his wife as well.
"Blaha Lujza powder cream soap. Best in the world and mum uses them too, because they hold the secret of beauty" Advertisements for the best cleaning products, perfumes and cosmetics on counting slips from the 1900s.
There are many things to compete in. You can win in any sport, but there are also competitions in different activities. There are hairdressing competition, waitressing competition and even table setting competition. In former socialist countries there we…
A Fibula holds clothes together - its function was similar to the modern safety pin. Known since prehistoric times and used until the Middle Ages, its ornamentation and refinement were in proportion to the wealth of the wearer. The shape of the fibulae is…