Iparművészeti Múzeum
The Museum of Applied Arts, or Iparművészeti Múzeum, is a centerpiece of Hungarian Secession design, with a green roof and richly ornamented façades that speak to its late 19th‑century ambitions. Built between 1893 and 1896 and designed by Ödön Lechner and Gyula Pártos, this Art Nouveau landmark was conceived to elevate craft across Hungary and beyond, a mission still evident in its diverse collections of metalwork, furniture, textiles, and glass. The building opened to house the Hungarian Royal School of Applied Arts in 1896, and a joint library with the school followed the next year, anchoring Budapest’s creative education for generations. The museum’s opening marked the third-oldest dedicated applied arts institution in the world, evolving from a 19th‑century push to modern renovations begun in the 2010s as part of ongoing restoration work. …
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