Free Museums in Budapest 2026
Discover how to visit Budapest's top museums for free! This guide provides a comprehensive list of free entry days, including national holidays, specific monthly recurring dates, and special conditions for 2026. Plan your cultural exploration without the cost.
Free Museum Days This Month
Saturdays
- November 7, 2026 (First Saturday)
- November 14, 2026 (Second Saturday)
- November 21, 2026 (Third Saturday)
- November 28, 2026 (Last Saturday)
Sundays
- November 1, 2026 (First Sunday)
- November 15, 2026 (Third Sunday)
- November 29, 2026 (Last Sunday)
Free Entry on National Holidays
On Hungarian national holidays (March 15th, August 20th, and October 23rd) everyone can visit Budapest's museums for free. But these aren't the only times for free entry.
Free on First Saturday
This month, it's Saturday, November 7, 2026
Free on Second Saturday
This month, it's Saturday, November 14, 2026
Free on Third Saturday
This month, it's Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Hungarian National Museum (*)
- Hungarian National Gallery (*)
- Museum of Ethnography (*)
- Ráth György Villa (*)
- Vasarely Museum (*)
Free on Last Saturday
This month, it's Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Petőfi Literary Museum (*)
- Kiscelli Museum (*)
- Aquincum Museum (*)
- Hungarian Transport Museum (*)
- Budapest History Museum (*)
- Budapest Gallery (*)
- Budapest Castle Museum (*)
- Ferenc Liszt Memorial Museum (*)
- Kassák Museum
Free on First Sunday
This month, it's Sunday, November 1, 2026
Free on Third Sunday
This month, it's Sunday, November 15, 2026
Free on Last Sunday
This month, it's Sunday, November 29, 2026
Always Free Museums
- Money Museum (Free, timed appointment required)
- Police Museum (Free, advance registration required)
- Deák17 Gallery
- Virág Judit Gallery
- Deák Erika Gallery
- Várfok Gallery
- Faur Zsófi Gallery
Free on Published Dates
These museums offer free admission on a set of published dates rather than on a fixed weekday. Check their website for the current schedule.
- Museum of Hungarian Agriculture (one weekend day per month, the date is set by the museum, for EEA citizens under 26 and their accompanying adults)
- Hungarian Railway Museum (a list of published dates each year, which include some weekdays)
By knowing when to go, you can make the most of your time in Budapest and explore its rich cultural heritage for free.
Special Free Entry Conditions
For EEA Citizens Under 26 Years Old
If you are an EEA (European Economic Area) citizen and under the age of 26, you are eligible for free entry to the museums marked with an asterisk (*) above on their specified free days (for example, the second Saturday of the month, the third Saturday of the month or the last Saturday).
Please be prepared to show valid ID, proof of age, and EEA citizenship.
For Children (Accompanied by Adults)
Details vary by museum, but generally, on the free admission days specified for certain museums (often those marked with an asterisk for under-26s), one or two adults accompanying a visitor under 18 may also enter for free.
Some museums require the accompanying adult to be a parent or close relative, and some cap the number of accompanying adults. Always check the specific museum's website for their exact policy regarding children and accompanying adults on free days.
Year-Round Free Access
Children under 6 and seniors over 70 can visit museums for free throughout the year, at most museums for EEA citizens. Journalists with a valid press pass and teachers from the EEA also get free entry.
Budapest Card Free Museums List
This page lists museums offering free entry based on specific days or general conditions. For museums included with the Budapest Card, please refer to the official card provider's list, as inclusions can change.