The tour has to be booked by email in advance and is free of charge. I turned out to be the only visitor and it resulted in an amazing almost 3 hours long private tour (I guess it can be shorter if requested). The guide was extremely enthusiastic and shared lots of curious details about the building history, the geological collection and people related to the institute. It was one of the most memorable tours I ever had in Budapest, highly recommend! P.S. Just wait for the guide in the main entrance hall. The gatekeeper did not speak English at all and I felt a bit confused whether I should stay there or go somewhere further.

It is a famous Art Nouveau building with a long history. It was completed in 1899. The interior decoration and glass designs are beautiful. Besides, I've been working here for 41 years! :)

Going along Stefánia út, I only looked at this beautiful building from the outside. It could definitely use a renovation.

A very impressive building with a unique professional heritage. It is worth visiting and getting to know the exhibition. Both the history of the building and the geological fossils and minerals are very interesting.

Beautiful externally, but unable to visit inside as it is by appointment only and there is a long waiting list as they don't have regular guides. So warning don't follow incorrect information on websites. However, l would still recommend you come and admire.

This is the Hungarian Geological Institute building, designed by the great Ödön Lechner who is credited as being the father of Hungarian Art Nouveau. He has several outstanding buildings situated around Budapest and different parts of Europe. Im not sure what the schedule is, but I was able to email then and get a tour of the building with a group of students. Our guide did a really great job and was enthusiastic about what he was showing us, even though his true passion are rocks and minerals and not architecture. I really enjoyed being shown around the building and given some of its history, they say it is one of the best preserved original structures by Lechner. You know you are getting close to the building when you look up and see the blue tile roof with the incredible world globe being held up by 4 men. Such a great building!!

(Translated by Google) Where I went to the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the Tihany Earth Physics Station of Hung Ga Ry in the capital of Bu Da Pet in June 2006. Beautiful building. The central location is very beautiful. The ceremony took place very solemnly. After the ceremony, I had the opportunity to visit the surrounding streets in Budapest, a beautiful and peaceful landscape. (Original) Nơi tôi đến dự Lễ kỷ niệm 50 năm ngày khánh thành Đài Vật lý địa cầu Tihany của Hung Ga Ry tại thủ đô Bu Đa Pét vào tháng 6/2006. Tòa nhà đẹp. Vị trí trung tâm rất đẹp. Buổi lễ diễn ra rất long trọng. Sau buổi lễ, tôi có dịp được tham quan phố phường xung quanh tại thủ đô Budapest, cảnh vật rất đẹp, thanh bình.

Unfortunately, this beautiful building is now empty

Beautiful building, and wonderful guided visit to the building and the collection. Note that it is not a museum so you have to book an appointment. It is really worth. Our guide was really inspiring!

I have never been in the building, but whenever I walk in front of it I have to take a photo.

Building is incredible. We got a personal tour around the institute (booked in advance and the only way to get in) which included seeing their collection. Going on to the roof is a must do - great view of the city too.

Bautiful palace. It's should renovate a little.

(Translated by Google) An excellent representative of the Hungarian branch of Art Nouveau. It’s worth it to call in slightly from the center. (Original) Прекрасный представитель венгерского ответвления модерна. Стоит того, чтобы заехать слегка от центра.

(Translated by Google) It is very beautiful for the building that you can visit anyway. (Original) Nagyon szép az épület, aki teheti látogasson el mindenképpen.

The architecture of the building is impressive!

(Translated by Google) The blue roof is beautiful, astonishing. The cave-like staircase suggests nature nearness. I have not seen light stones before, so I began to get acquainted with a room. I was very grateful, thank you for the amazing guided tour. (Original) A kék tető gyönyörű, ámulatba ejtő. A barlangszerű lépcsőház természetközeliséget sugall. Világító köveket még nem láttam korábban, hát itt rögtön egy szobányival kezdtem az ismerkedést. Nagyon tezszett, köszönöm az lebilincselő tárlatvezetést.

A bit old building, but nice!

Beautiful building and awesome inside

(Translated by Google) Once I was able to take a photo of a mammoth with my tibia, it was about half a meter, it was huge: D (Original) Egyszer fotózkodhattam egy mammut felsőkarcsonttal, kb fél méteres lehetett, hatalmas volt :D

(Translated by Google) There could have been more pictures indoors :-) (Original) Beltérben lehetett volna tobb kép:-)

(Translated by Google) It was much nicer than the photos. The art on the roof is fine (laughs). Registration & reservation may be required for internal tours. (Original) 写真よりもずっと素敵だった。 屋根上の芸が細かい(笑)。 内部見学は登録&予約が必要かも。

Really cool building!

(Translated by Google) professional harm, i like it :) (Original) szakmai ártalom, szeretem:)

(Translated by Google) The Art Nouveau building was designed by Ödöm Lechner. It was built very quickly in a year and a half: Sándor Hausmann built it from February 9, 1898 to October 1, 1899. The globe on top rests on the shoulders of "ancient Hungarian figures" with braided hair, which is why it is sometimes referred to as a building of national secession. The continents are visible, they are not rust spots, even if they seem a bit off-center. (Original) A szecessziós épület Lechner Ödöm tervei alapján készült. Nagyon gyorsan, másfél év alatt megépült: Hausmann Sándor 1898. február 09-től 1899. október 01-ig felépítette. A tetején lévő földgömb fonott hajjal rendelkező "ősmagyar figurák" vállán nyugszik, részben ezért is a nemzeti szecesszió épületeként emlegetik. A kontinensek látszanak, azok nem rozsdafoltok, még ha kicsit úgy is tűnik középtávolból.

Friendly museum

(Translated by Google) Art Nouveau gem. One of the most beautiful buildings in Zugló. (Original) Szecessziós gyöngyszem. Zugló egyik legszebb épülete.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful Art Nouveau building. The exhibition brought a lot of new knowledge. He is a very good expert on the history of the Earth. (Original) Gyönyörű szecessziós épület. A kiállítás sok új ismeretet adott. Nagyon jó szakember mutatta be a Föld történetét.

(Translated by Google) The Hungarian Institute of Geology and Geophysics was founded on April 1, 2012 by merging the Hungarian State Geological Institute and the Eötvös Loránd Geophysical Institute. The institution operates under the direction of the Ministry of National Development, its central governing body is the Hungarian Office of Mining and Geology. Its headquarters is the Art Nouveau palace designed by Ödön Lechner at 14 Stefánia út, Budapest, which was handed over on October 1, 1899, and is interestingly built for Hungarian geology. (Original) A Magyar Földtani és Geofizikai Intézet 2012. április 1-jén alakult a Magyar Állami Földtani Intézet és az Eötvös Loránd Geofizikai Intézet összevonásával. Az intézmény a Nemzeti Fejlesztési Minisztérium irányítása alatt működik, középirányító szerve a Magyar Bányászati és Földtani Hivatal. Székháza a Budapest, Stefánia út 14. szám alatt található Lechner Ödön által tervezett szecessziós palota, amelyet 1899. október 1-jén adtak át és érdekessége, hogy kifejezetten a magyar földtan számára épült.

(Translated by Google) Best workplace (Original) Legjobb munkahely

(Translated by Google) Everyone is cheeky and you can't count on help !! (Original) Mindenki pofatlan és nem számithat az ember segítségre!!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful building (Original) Gyönyörű épület

(Translated by Google) Beautiful building, minerals, extremely valuable work going on here. (Original) Gyönyörű épület, ásványok, rendkívül értékes munka folyik itt.

(Translated by Google) Our wonderful building ... of the many on Stefania .... is the work of Master Lechner. Glory and gratitude to Him. (Original) Egy csodás épületünk...a sok közül a Stefánián....Lechner mester munkája. Dicsőség, és hála Neki.

Fabulous building, soon to be World Heritage?