Exhibitions in Budapest in 2026—not to be missed!

The exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts presents the finds from the tomb complex of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. The world-famous Terracotta Army pieces are not only striking works of sculpted art, but also part of the power projection of the 3rd-century BC empire. In addition to the soldiers, the exhibition also presents the political and funerary culture of the era, providing a comprehensive view of one of ancient China’s defining periods.

The Hungarian National Museum’s large-scale exhibition evokes the Hun king and his era with around 400 artefacts from 64 museums across 13 countries. Using weapons, jewellery, archaeological finds and historical sources, the exhibition focuses on the historical context rather than the legend. The exhibition also shows how Attila’s image was shaped in European memory.

Ludwig Museum’s contemporary exhibition, ‘Before the Storm: Taiwan on the Frontier of Past and Future’, presents the works of contemporary Taiwanese artists. Included in the exhibition are installations, video works and conceptual pieces exploring the social tensions between past and future. Ludwig Museum’s contemporary exhibition brings a highly topical, global perspective to Budapest’s programme.

Budapest Art and Antique Fair 2026 is not a traditional museum exhibition, but an international art fair where galleries and dealers present their offerings. Classic paintings, modern works and antique artefacts are displayed together in one space, allowing visitors to view rarely seen pieces up close at Budapest Art and Antique Fair 2026.

The Museum of Ethnography photography exhibition presents early 20th‑century Hungarian photography through rare glass negatives. Revealing not only the images, but also the documentary practices of the era, the photography exhibition at the Museum of Ethnography makes the social reality behind the photographs apparent.

The new exhibition at the Light Art Museum explores questions of technology, the body and identity through the works of international artists. Light-based and digital installations create an immersive spatial experience, making this exhibition more a visual environment than a traditional wall-mounted show.