An interactive, digital exhibition
Our digital guided tour is with colourful visuals so that all the members of the family can discover St Stephen’s Hall together, solving exciting puzzles and listening to compelling stories about the birth of the Hall and the age of the first Hungarian king.
Before you enter the reconstructed Hall, you will see two unique exhibits. The first one explains how St Stephen’s Hall was constructed and then reconstructed. The second one introduces the visitor to St. Stephen’s Admonitions by means of an extraordinary contemporary installation.
Listening to the history of St Stephen’s Hall you will hear a true tale of developers and builders, while the story of the construction of one of the most impressive royal palaces of its time unfolds. The interactive exhibits of the spectacular exhibition guide the visitor through the life and works of St Stephen, the first and most respected king of Hungary. A realistic replica of the Holy Crown, the most important symbol of Hungarian statehood is also on display.
The room by the reconstructed historical hall (known as the Cercle Hall) hosts a special display: a contemporary installation by Sámuel Havadtőy. The artist, a prominent figure of the New York of the 1980s, invokes the Admonitions by St Stephen and reflects on the tribulations and importance of St Stephen’s work relying on 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The exhibition displaying historical documents, archive and contemporary movie clips and animated videos will guide you through the birth and history of the richly decorated hall.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.
The accessibility of both St Stephen’s Hall and the exhibition is provided for.
