Exhibition in St Stephen's Hall
Prior to entering the rebuilt St Stephen's Hall, visitors are met by two unique exhibition areas. The first depicts the creation and rebirth of the hall, while the second presents the Admonitions of St Stephen through a unique contemporary installation.
Interactive, digital exhibition
The exhibition leading to the hall starts in the historical corridor, where replicas of the Holy Crown, the sceptre, and the orb can be seen, as well as remnants of the mirror corridor from the Hauszmann era. In the new corridor, visitors can view scenes from short videos related to the history of the hall, and observe special artefacts as well as installations connected with the reign of King St Stephen.
The room adjacent to the reconstructed historical hall (the so-called Cercle Room) hosts an exceptional exhibition. Sámuel Havadtőy's contemporary art installation can be seen here. A prominent figure in the New York art scene of the 1980s, he evokes the Admonitions of St Stephen, narrating the challenges and significance of the reign of King St Stephen, the founder of the Hungarian state, via the symbolism of doors and gates.
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You are kindly asked to observe the timeslot indicated on your tickets. Due to the characteristics of the venue, only a limited number of people are allowed in the rooms at any given time. When buying your tickets online, you may select the timeslot best suiting your schedule. Tickets are also available at the gate.
The interactive exhibition about the history of St Stephen’s Hall tells the story of the reconstruction of the Royal Palace of Buda Castle at the turn of the century and provides interesting insight into the history of the masterpieces of applied art found in the Hall.
The exhibition displaying historical documents, archive and contemporary movie clips and animated videos will guide you through the birth and history of the richly decorated hall. Meet reputed architect Alajos Hauszmann and worldwide known porcelain manufacturer Vilmos Zsolnay and admire their works. Learn about the making of the masterpieces of applied art and the unique processes involved. Enjoy the time travel to the turn of the century when the respect for St Stephen profoundly influenced the reconstruction of the Royal Palace itself.
Join our tablet tours for a full, interactive experience.
When starting the tour, you may select your preferred language. Tablet tours take 45 minutes and rely on other digital tools, too, offering a full experience.
Worldwide known Hungarian contemporary artist Sámuel „Sam” Havadtőy contemplates the essence of St Stephen’s Admonitions.
The installation was made as an illustration for the subject of the contemporary exhibition i.e. the Mirror for Princes. Using the language of contemporary art, the extraordinary piece of art by Sámuel Havadtőy highlights how the eternally valid standards set by the first Hungarian king defined the faith of Hungary and reveals the link between Past and Future. To be able to perfect the installation, the artist was aided by Hungarian jewellers and bronze casters.
