The House of Music Hungary, a unique and complex institution of musical initiation and the venue for the country’s first comprehensive exhibition presenting the history of music, opened in the City Park in January 2022. This iconic building, designed by renowned Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, seamlessly blends nature and the built environment, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors. 

The decision to construct the House of Hungarian Music was made in 2013 as part of the Liget Budapest Project. A team of music, theater, and museum professionals was assembled to develop the basic concept of the new institution, drawing inspiration from various music museums and memorial centers around the world. 

The objective was to create a space where visitors could familiarize themselves with the beginnings, history, and physics of music through permanent and temporary exhibitions, while also providing a prominent educational profile and accommodating every musical genre. 

Sustainability was a key consideration in the design and implementation of the House of Hungarian Music. Most of the building’s energy supply comes from renewable sources, including geothermal energy from 120 heat pumps placed 100 meters underground and long-distance cooling generated by the nearby Ice Rink’s excess capacity during summer. 

The permanent exhibition of the House of Music Hungary presents the history of music from the development of the human voice to modern trends, but place special emphasis on Hungarian music and its diverse history. The main audience for the institution are children, their parents and teachers, as well as young adults. 

Address: 1146 Budapest, Olof Palme sétány 3-5.