The exhibition presents a remarkable collection never before seen in Hungary, recently discovered by researchers. The focal point of the exhibition is a series of photographs showcasing traditional Hungarian folk attire from various regions and settlements, originally displayed at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. Thought to have been lost, the photographs by János Tiedge have been loaned from the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Our institute was formed as the National Theatre History Museum in 2nd November 1952. The museum moved to its present residence (District I, 57 Krisztina körút, District I), the Áldássy-mansion. The first permanent exhibition opened in the same year.