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Light Art Museum Tickets

Explore Budapest's rich art and cultural heritage with our collection of Budapest Museum tickets. Explore the Light Art Museum and Memento Park, and take a captivating journey through European art and history. Discover the past and present today!
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Guest exploring geometric light installation at Light Art Museum.
Guest surrounded by colorful light beams inside Light Art Museum exhibit.
Interactive light projection exhibit at Light Art Museum.
Red light patterns exhibit at Light Art Museum.
Guest viewing light installation at Light Art Museum exhibit.
Red laser light installation at Light Art Museum exhibit.
Suspended light installation casting grid patterns at Light Art Museum exhibit.
Colorful overlapping circles exhibit at Light Art Museum.

Budapest: Light Art Museum Entry Tickets

Flexible duration

  • Dive into the Light Art Museum, where every piece shines a spotlight on the enchanting dance between nature and technology.

  • While strolling through, don't miss the intricate play of the Northern Lights encased in crystals. It's like capturing a piece of the cosmos indoors!

  • Fancy a journey through space? Marvel at portrayals of black holes and supernovae, all crafted by over 40 world-class artists.

  • Experience Phantom Vision: a mind-bending journey through dreams, hidden visuals, and brainwave magic with cutting-edge art and tech!

  • Fun fact: The Light Art Museum is the world's first museum dedicated to light-based art.

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  • Dive into the Light Art Museum, where every piece shines a spotlight on the enchanting dance between nature and technology.

  • While strolling through, don't miss the intricate play of the Northern Lights encased in crystals. It's like capturing a piece of the cosmos indoors!

  • Fancy a journey through space? Marvel at portrayals of black holes and supernovae, all crafted by over 40 world-class artists.

  • Experience Phantom Vision: a mind-bending journey through dreams, hidden visuals, and brainwave magic with cutting-edge art and tech!

  • Fun fact: The Light Art Museum is the world's first museum dedicated to light-based art.

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€18
Lumina Park Wonderworld installation featuring illuminated bedroom scene with bed and chairs.
Neon light installations at Lumina Park Wonderworld pathway.
Guests enjoying light displays at Lumina Park Wonderworld.
Illuminated helicopter installation at Lumina Park Wonderworld with visitors exploring inside.
Lumina Park Wonderworld installations with vibrant light displays and illuminated sculptures.
Child interacting with illuminated trumpet installation at Lumina Park Wonderworld.
Illuminated champagne display at Lumina Park Wonderworld.
Illuminated mariachi band installation at Lumina Park Wonderworld.
Visitors playing air hockey at Lumina Park Wonderworld with illuminated hockey player displays.
Lanterns and illuminated flowers at Lumina Park Wonderworld installation.

Budapest: Lumina Light Park Wonderworld Entry Tickets

Flexible duration

  • Your ticket gives you access to Lumina Park on Margaret Island, where more than 200 light installations take over this Danube-side park each winter.

  • Wander between themed worlds inspired from Frozen’s icy landscapes, Tarzan’s jungle and Pocahontas’ forest.

  • Follow a glowing trail through the island where paths light up under your feet, characters react as you pass, and games invite you to pause, play, and explore.

  • Set in the middle of the Danube, Lumina Park turns a familiar Budapest green space into a nighttime spectacle.

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  • Your ticket gives you access to Lumina Park on Margaret Island, where more than 200 light installations take over this Danube-side park each winter.

  • Wander between themed worlds inspired from Frozen’s icy landscapes, Tarzan’s jungle and Pocahontas’ forest.

  • Follow a glowing trail through the island where paths light up under your feet, characters react as you pass, and games invite you to pause, play, and explore.

  • Set in the middle of the Danube, Lumina Park turns a familiar Budapest green space into a nighttime spectacle.

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€18
Ceiling of the Dome Hall in the Hungarian Parliament, Budapest, with intricate gold and stained glass details.
Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest with Danube River in foreground.
Woman using audio guide inside Hungarian Parliament.
Interactive light installation at Light Art Museum with illuminated text and silhouette figure.
Visitors exploring vibrant light display at Journey Exhibit, Light Art Museum.
Hungarian Parliament grand staircase with ornate ceiling and red carpet in Budapest.
Hungarian Parliament interior with ornate seating in Budapest.
Interactive light display at Light Art Museum with glowing controller.
Illuminated sphere exhibit at Light Art Museum.

Combo (Save 5%): Hungarian Parliament Audio Guided Tour + Light Art Museum Tickets

Flexible duration
Audio guide

  • See the Chamber of Peers, where important political decisions were made, on this 45-minute audio-guided exploration of the Hungarian Parliament.

  • Benefit from an audio guide available in 23 languages to learn about how the building served as a shelter for government officials during World War II.

  • Bring the whole family along and step into the modern Light Art Museum, where you'll be surrounded by colorful lights and mesmerizing projection mapping.

  • Get up close to over 40 masterpieces by global artists, featuring ethereal replicas of the Northern Lights and mind-bending optical illusions.

  • Fun fact: The Parliament Building is Hungary's largest structure and one of the world's largest parliamentary buildings, spanning 18,000 square meters.

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  • See the Chamber of Peers, where important political decisions were made, on this 45-minute audio-guided exploration of the Hungarian Parliament.

  • Benefit from an audio guide available in 23 languages to learn about how the building served as a shelter for government officials during World War II.

  • Bring the whole family along and step into the modern Light Art Museum, where you'll be surrounded by colorful lights and mesmerizing projection mapping.

  • Get up close to over 40 masterpieces by global artists, featuring ethereal replicas of the Northern Lights and mind-bending optical illusions.

  • Fun fact: The Parliament Building is Hungary's largest structure and one of the world's largest parliamentary buildings, spanning 18,000 square meters.

from €52.90
€50.26

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

The Light Art Museum is a popular attraction, especially during peak tourist seasons. Consider booking your tickets in advance to avoid long queues at the entrance and save time.

You'll be strolling through galleries filled with captivating light installations, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes for your exploration journey.

Take your time to immerse yourself in each installation. Some pieces may have interactive elements, so don't hesitate to engage with them. It's all about experiencing art in a meaningful way.

Please avoid touching the installations unless encouraged to do.

While many areas of the museum allow photography, some exhibits may have restrictions. Always look out for signs or ask staff members for clarification to avoid misunderstandings.

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About Light Art Museum

Set inside a historic market hall, Light Art Museum presents experimental light works fusing art, science, and technology to question perception, life, and the boundaries between the human and the non-human.

AddressBudapest, Hold u. 13, 1054 Hungary
Also known asLAM, Budapest
Year opened2022
Founded byLászló L. Laki
Expected wait time - Standard0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

The Light Art Museum Budapest, also known as LAM, is one of the world's largest museums dedicated to showcasing light as a medium of art.

The museum showcases artwork that utilizes dynamic lighting techniques, transforming static pieces into mesmerizing displays of color and movement.

The museum frequently collaborates with artists from around the world, resulting in a diverse range of exhibits that showcase different perspectives and styles.

The museum exhibits highlight phenomena like black holes, supernovae, programmed neural networks, and parallel universes, rendered through captivating light displays.

Why visit Light Art Museum?

It rewires how you perceive reality

You get to play with light here. The installations bend perception, distort scale, and make you question what’s physical, what’s projected, and what you’re actually seeing.

A fusion of frt, science, and technology

Works are based on research from biology, AI, physics, and ecology. You’ll be walking through experiments that reflect how the future is being imagined.

Ever-changing exhibitions

The museum rotates its shows regularly. The current exhibition, 'More Than Human', explores Posthumanism, while past shows have included spectacular works from lumino-kinetic pioneers and immersive light artists like Ólafur Elíasson and Tomás Saraceno.

The setting is an add-on

Housed inside the historic Hold Street Market Hall, the contrast between 19th-century industrial architecture and cutting-edge light art makes the experience feel grounded yet radically futuristic.

Educational insights

Discover the rich history and cultural significance of light art, from its humble beginnings to its contemporary resurgence, through engaging exhibits and informative displays.

Highlights

'More Than Human' exhibition

'More Than Human' gathers nearly 40 immersive works by international artists exploring life beyond human‑centred thinking. From molecular beginnings to cosmic scales, the exhibition reveals hidden connections between species, ecosystems, and artificial entities through light, sound and technology. 

Interactive exhibits

Engage with interactive installations in the current More Than Human exhibition, where your presence activates dynamic light and projection works. See Ólafur Elíasson’s glass disc installation transforming perception, explore cyanobacteria-inspired structures by Andrea Shin Ling, and experience AI-driven environments that blur the line between human, non-human, and artificial life.

Capture the moments and chill

Capture memorable moments with stunning photographs of the dynamic light installations. Relax and take in the museum's tranquil surroundings, soaking in the ambiance of artistic creativity.

Plan your visit

Address

Budapest, Hold u. 13, 1054 Hungary

Nearest Bus stop

Hold utca (Belvárosi piac)

Nearest Metro station

Arany János utca

Nearest Tram station

Kossuth Lajos tér M

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