The Hungarian Museum of Science, Technology, and Transport is initiating international cooperation to preserve Europe’s technologicalheritage. The goal of the project is to raise awareness of the importance of energy consciousness and sustainable development while fostering knowledge sharing among scientific and technologicalcommunities. The key elements of this initiative include the renewal of the Electrotechnical Collection’s permanent exhibition in Budapest through international collaboration and the establishment of an international knowledge center.

The Electrotechnical Collection is one of Budapest’s unique industrial heritage sites. Originally built as a 30/10 kV transformer station in 1934, the building was designed in the style of The Bauhaus School, featuring a distinctive U-shaped floor plan, an imposing main staircase, and walls decorated with green-glazed Zsolnay tiles. The transformer station operated until the late 1960s and became home to the Electrotechnical Collection in 1975. Since 1987, it has been a protected industrial heritage site and now functions as a museum showcasing the history of Hungarian electrotechnology.

The museum’s exhibitions present key milestones in the development of electricity—from early experiments to modern technologies. To better engage visitors, a comprehensive content update is planned, integrating green initiatives and modern installation techniques.

Given the museum’s central location in Budapest, a popular area among international visitors, its revitalization and expansion with new functions are of particular importance. The aim is to create a dynamic international knowledge center, which will serve as a hub for scientific collaboration and innovation while preserving the legacy of electrotechnology. Through interactive exhibitions, modernized displays, and international collaborations, the museum will become a focal point for future technologies and professional dialogue.

Main Objectives:

• Strengthening international partnerships
• Promoting sustainability (green initiatives)
• Establishing a knowledge center in Budapest
• Energy renewal and modernization
• Designing and implementing a new permanent exhibition
• Organizing workshops
• Developing traveling exhibitions
• Facilitating object exchange programs
• Digitizing collections and ensuring online accessibility
• Establishing sustainable operations

A key goal of the project is to organize professional and educational workshops to facilitate the dissemination of technologicalknowledge—often specific to certain nations—and to drive innovation. One of the most important aspects is the establishment of an international knowledge center in Budapest, serving as a hub for professional meetings, research, and educational programs.

In addition to a new international permanent exhibition, the museum plans to develop temporary and traveling exhibitions, allowing a broader audience to engage with electrotechnical heritage. Digitalization will make collections more accessible for research while strengthening international relations, fostering knowledge exchange and institutional collaboration.

As a technologymuseum, sustainability plays a central role in our mission, with a focus on showcasing innovative and green technologies. The museum’s collection will also be featured in international traveling exhibitions and object-loan programs, ensuring that audiences worldwide have the opportunity to explore electrotechnical heritage.

By revitalizing the Electrotechnical Collection and establishing an international knowledge center, the Hungarian Museum of Science, Technology and Transport aims to become an institution that not only preserves the values of the past but also actively contributes to showcasing the future of technological progress. Through sustainability efforts and innovative knowledge-sharing solutions, the museum seeks to provide an engaging, inspiring, and educational experience for both local and international visitors.

With constantly evolving exhibition content and extensive professional collaborations, the museum is committed to maintain its long-term role as a key player in the dissemination of technologicaland scientific knowledge.