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Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galéria): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official National Gallery website. Official links are under Sources.
National Gallery is next free on Friday, 20 August 2027 (in 10 months).
- All exhibitions free for everyone on Hungarian national holidays (15 Mar, 20 Aug, 23 Oct).
- Also free: Children under 6 free (permanent and temporary exhibitions); Over-70s who are EEA citizens (and Ukrainian citizens) free.
- Otherwise: permanent exhibition (adult, full price) — Ft 5,800.
Calendar
Free days at National Gallery
- FRI20AUGFriday, 20 August 2027 · in 10 months
- SAT23OCTSaturday, 23 October 2027 · in 12 months
2 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The dome terrace (54 steps above the top floor) is included with any exhibition ticket.
- On national holidays expect 1-2 hour queues.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayAll exhibitions free for everyone on Hungarian national holidays (15 Mar, 20 Aug, 23 Oct) | everyone | Regardless of citizenship. Entry 10:00-17:00 in order of arrival, long queues; no guided tours/audio guides that day. 15 Mar 2027 is a Monday - opening not yet published, so not dated. | No |
| Free forChildren under 6 free (permanent and temporary exhibitions) | children under 6 | Free tickets only on the day, at the museum ticket office, with proof. | No |
| Free forOver-70s who are EEA citizens (and Ukrainian citizens) free | over 70 eea | — | No |
Official prices
National Gallery ticket prices
| Permanent exhibition (adult, full price) — 50% discounted ticket 2,900 HUF (EEA citizens 6-26 and 62-70). A temporary-exhibition ticket also covers the permanent collection. | Ft 5,800 |
| MNG Permanent Pass - unlimited permanent-collection visits for 1 year — Pays off from the second visit. | Ft 9,000 |
| Audio guide for the permanent exhibition | Ft 1,200 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (permanent exhibition (adult, full price)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:00); closed Mondays except some holidays. Dome terraces 10:00-17:00 with any exhibition ticket.
Szent György tér 2, Buda Castle, 1014 Budapest, Hungary
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FAQ
National Gallery: common questions
Is National Gallery free?
National Gallery is free for everyone all exhibitions free for everyone on Hungarian national holidays (15 Mar, 20 Aug, 23 Oct). Also free: Children under 6 free (permanent and temporary exhibitions); Over-70s who are EEA citizens (and Ukrainian citizens) free. Otherwise the official ticket costs Ft 5,800.
Who gets free entry to National Gallery?
Children under 6 — free tickets only on the day, at the museum ticket office, with proof.. Over 70 eea.
How much is a ticket to National Gallery?
Permanent exhibition (adult, full price) costs Ft 5,800 on the official site.
What day is National Gallery closed?
National Gallery is closed on Mondays. Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:00); closed Mondays except some holidays. Dome terraces 10:00-17:00 with any exhibition ticket.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- mng.hu/kedvezmenyek/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- mng.hu/tervezze-meg-latogatasat/
- mng.hu/eltero-nyitva-tartas-unnepi-idoszakokban/
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