The Collection of the Museum of Ethnography brings together more than two hundred thousand individual artefacts,along with several hundred thousand photographs, drawings, manuscripts, audio recordings and films. Here, in the ZOOM exhibition space, this monumental body of material appears in its primordial state, the scattered fragments of a museal
Big Bang.
Opened in 2024,the Collection Exhibition seeks to provide insight into how such chaos gives way to order—how a ‘museumgalaxy’ coalesces as a result of systematisation and interpretation.
Tofulfill this purpose, it will traverse various historical points of view,
examining each problem from multiple angles and pointing out as it goes all the new and exciting possibilities each change in perspectives—and each contemporary interpretation— has to offer.
Beyond its exhibitions, the museum is a hub for contemporary museological research and education. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or curious about global cultures, the Museum of Ethnography provides a fascinating journey through time and traditions. Conclude your visit in the heart of Budapest, perfectly situated for exploring more of the city’s cultural landmarks.