Open Society Archives, Budapest

Name: Open Society Archives
Address: 32 Arany János utca, Budapest, Hungary
Telephone: +36 1 327 3250

#112 among attractions in Budapest

Museum, Art gallery

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Blinken Open Society Archives is an archival repository and laboratory that aims to explore new ways of assessing, contextualizing, presenting, and making use of archival documents both in a professional and a consciously activist way. It was founded by George Soros in 1995, and opened in 1996 as a department of the at the Central European University. Originally called simply Open Society Archives, in 2015 it was renamed Vera and Donald Blinken Open Society Archives after receiving a major donation from the couple. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°30'9"N, 19°3'12"E

Address

32 Arany János utcaBelváros-Lipótváros (Lipótváros)Budapest Hungary

Contact

+36 1 327 3250

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Open Society Archives – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Stephen's Basilica, Hungarian State Opera House, Shoes on the Danube Bank, Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation.

~690 ftS
Grand church with regular concerts
St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest
4 min walk • St. Stephen's Basilica, named in honor of the first King of Hungary, is a crowning jewel in the cityscape of Budapest. This majestic church is not only a religious center but also one of the most significant tourist attractions in the Hungarian capital.
~1350 ftE
Elegant state opera house with frescoes
Hungarian State Opera House, Budapest
7 min walk • The Hungarian State Opera House stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication in the heart of Budapest. Opened in 1884, this neo-Renaissance masterpiece was designed by the celebrated Hungarian architect Miklós Ybl, and it is widely regarded as one of the most...
0.4 miW
Unique memorial sculpture by the river
Shoes on the Danube Bank, Budapest
11 min walk • The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a poignant and powerful memorial in Budapest, Hungary, that pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. Situated on the east bank of the Danube River, this haunting monument consists of 60 pairs of 1940s-style shoes cast in iron...
~720 ftW
Memorial
Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation, Budapest
4 min walk • The Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation is a poignant reminder of Hungary's turbulent history, situated in the heart of Budapest. Unveiled in 2014, the memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the Hungarian victims of the German occupation during World War II...
~760 ftW
Relaxed park with monuments and play areas
Liberty Square, Budapest
4 min walk • Liberty Square is a public square located in the Lipótváros neighborhood of Budapest, Hungary. The square is a mix of business and residential.
~1730 ftS
Square, Scenic walking areas
Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
9 min walk • The Deák Ferenc square, named for Ferenc Deák, is a major intersection and transport junction in Budapest. Károly körút, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út, Király utca, Deák Ferenc utca, and Harmincad utca converge here. Three lines of the Budapest Metro each converge on the station under the square.
~1770 ftW
Park
Széchenyi Academy of Literature and Arts, Budapest
9 min walk • The Széchenyi Academy of Literature and Arts was created in 1992 as an academy associated yet independent from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. It is intended to be the national academy of artists and writers, who could be elected to the HAS until the 1949 reforms. The president is Károly Makk, film director.
~1210 ftNW
Memorial
Statue of Ronald Reagan, Budapest
6 min walk • A statue of Ronald Reagan by Istvan Mate was installed in Budapest, Hungary, in 2011.
~1880 ftNW
Memorial
Kossuth Memorial, Budapest
10 min walk • Kossuth Memorial refers to one of three public monuments dedicated to former Hungarian Regent-President Lajos Kossuth in front of the Hungarian Parliament Building on Lajos Kossuth Square in Budapest. The memorial is an important Hungarian national symbol and scene of official celebrations.
~1150 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Glass House, Budapest
6 min walk • The Glass House was a building used by the Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz to help Jews in Budapest during the Holocaust.
0.4 miSE
Karaoke, Scenic walking areas, Bars and clubs
Gozsdu-udvar, Budapest
10 min walk • Gozsdu-udvar comprises seven buildings and their courtyards in the 7th district of Budapest, and can be approached from Király Street, Dob Street and Holló Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Open Society Archives?

Nearby attractions include Budapest Stock Exchange, Budapest (2 min walk), St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest (4 min walk), Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation, Budapest (4 min walk), Hold Street Marketplace, Budapest (4 min walk).

How to get to Open Society Archives by public transport?

The nearest stations to Open Society Archives:

Bus

Hercegprímás utca • Lines: 115, 15 (2 min walk)
Arany János utca M • Lines: 9, 914, 914A, 931, 950, 950A, M3 (3 min walk)

Metro

Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út • Lines: M1 (6 min walk)
Opera • Lines: M1 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Zichy Jenő utca • Lines: 70, 78 (7 min walk)
Kossuth Lajos tér M • Lines: 70, 78 (8 min walk)

Tram

Deák Ferenc tér M • Lines: 47, 47B, 48, 49 (10 min walk)
Széchenyi István tér • Lines: 2, 2M (10 min walk)

Train

Budapest-Nyugati (16 min walk)
Clark Ádám tér (19 min walk)

Light rail

Batthyány tér • Lines: H5 (19 min walk)
Margit híd, budai hídfő • Lines: H5 (29 min walk)