Buliding of Museum of Applied Arts

Built in 1896, the Museum of Applied Arts not only contains one of Budapest's most interesting art collections, but is also among its most impressive buildings. The breath-taking exterior includes colourful tiled towers, stained-glass domes and mosaic floral motifs ??? all typical features of secessionist architecture, the most popular building style during Budapest's heyday in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. As a result, the museum itself is just as much a work of art as the artefacts it contains. At present there is no permanent exhibition though temporary exhibits regularly showcase objects from a wide variety of sources. Recent exhibitions have included historic clocks and fashions, along with art nouveau pieces and traditional Hungarian handicrafts. The museum also features a small shop and café.