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Guided tour of the House of Music, Hungary
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Guided tour of the House of Music, Hungary

By Városliget Ingatlanfejlesztő Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság
Free cancellation available
Price is P 456 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
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Overview
  • Innovative Architecture: Unique floating roof, circular openings.
  • Organic Design: designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto.
  • Spiral Staircase: The impressive spiral staircase is a true work of art
  • Views of the Park: The House of Music is situated in Budapest's City Park
  • Foyer and Café: The spacious foyer is a great place to start your exploration.

Activity location

    • Budapest
    • Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Budapest, Olof Palme stny. 3, 1146 Magyarország | Inside the foyer
    • Budapest, Hungary

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Guided tour of the House of Music, Hungary
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
P 455.76 x 1 AdultP 455.76

Total
Price is P 455.76
Until Tue, Jan 14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedThe guided tour of the House of Music, Hungary includes a look at the building's stunning architectural features, the concert hall, the library and archives, the beautiful outdoor spaces, and the gift shop.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntering to any exhibitions, the Sound dome or the Creative sound space.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Not suitable for: Children under 15 years

What you can expect

A tour of the House of Music Hungary focuses on the building's unique architectural features and its integration with the surrounding City Park. The experience begins outside, highlighting the building's undulating roof, a striking canopy composed of thousands of leaf-like metal elements. This roof not only creates a visually stunning effect, but also plays a crucial role in the building's acoustics and natural lighting.

Entering the building, the tour emphasizes the vast, open spaces and the extensive use of glass, which allows natural light to flood the interior and creates a seamless connection with the park. The focus is on the building's structure, showcasing the exposed concrete surfaces and the intricate wooden elements that contribute to the warm and inviting atmosphere.

The tour guides highlight the building's innovative design, explaining how it was conceived as a continuation of the park, blurring the lines between inside and outside. They point out the various levels and open spaces designed for community engagement and music education, even without access to the exhibitions.

The building's acoustics are a key element of the tour. Guides explain how the building's shape, materials, and roof structure were carefully designed to optimize sound quality in the performance spaces and public areas. Although you can't experience a performance during the tour, the guides convey the building's dedication to music through its design. The tour also emphasizes the building's sustainability features, such as the use of geothermal energy and rainwater harvesting.

In essence, the tour offers an architectural exploration of the House of Music Hungary, showcasing its innovative design, its integration with the park, and its commitment to music and community, even without access to the exhibitions themselves. It provides a unique perspective on how architecture can enhance cultural experiences.

Location

Activity location

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    • Budapest
    • Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Budapest, Olof Palme stny. 3, 1146 Magyarország | Inside the foyer
    • Budapest, Hungary