The Victor Vasarely Museum's core collection was donated by the artist himself, and includes hundreds of pieces representing his canon. The museum often hosts rotating exhibitions, and guided tours are available for a fee (but must be booked at least two weeks in advance). You can pair a visit to this moderately-priced museum with a stroll on Margaret Island—it's about a 20-minute walk—or take the H5 train to Batthyány tér for Castle Hill access.
The Victor Vasarely Museum is located off the typical tourist path, in Buda's mostly residential Obuda neighborhood. If you want to take public transit, you can hop on the 86 bus or the 1, 17, or 41 trams to the Szentlélek Tér stop. If you're up for a walk, you can stroll across the Árpád Bridge (Árpád Híd), which connects to Buda to Pest, and is accessible via the northern tip of Margaret Island.
The Victor Vasarely Museum and shop hold regular hours from Tuesday to Sunday, and entry is allowed up to 30 minutes before closing time. Since the museum is located a bit off-the-beaten-path, you shouldn't worry about crowds, but expect the museum to be busier over the weekend. If you visit on a Hungarian National Holiday—March 15, August 20, or October 23—entry is complimentary.
Although Pest's verdant City Park (Városliget) may be the better-known public space, Margaret Island offers just as much—if not more—for travelers that want to lounge beneath shade trees, stroll along walking trails, and let the stress melt away at thermal baths. You can easily walk from the Victor Vasarely Museum and hit the park's top sights, like the 13th-century convent remains, the musical fountain, and even the family-friendly mini-zoo.
