Facing the sleek expanse of Baltazár Dezső Square in central Debrecen, the MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Art stands as a premier destination for contemporary visual culture. Since its opening in 2006, this three-storey art centre—with an impressive 4,650 m² of total space and over 3,000 m² dedicated to exhibitions—has become one of Central Europe’s leading platforms for modern and avant-garde art.

A defining feature is its striking, over‑1,300 m² contiguous exhibition hall on the second floor—the largest in Hungary—offering a grand and uninterrupted canvas for both national treasures and international works.

But MODEM is far more than a gallery. Over the years, it has evolved into an energetic cultural hub: as of 2023, it proudly holds official museum institutional status, transforming its collection into a public treasure and fostering deeper scholarly collaboration and accessibility. Celebrated for its dynamic vision and innovative programming, MODEM was honored as Museum of the Year 2025 in the small museums category—a testament to its pivotal role in modern museum-making.

Inside, visitors discover a constantly refreshed array of exhibitions—ranging from immersive displays like Untold Stories, which gathers contemporary works from 21 regional museums, to thought-provoking solo showcases such as “I got a letter, lájf – We only use electronic communication” exploring letter-writing culture, and “Szipál 101 – Light, Life, Legacy”, a vivid photographic journey into the life of the renowned Budapest–Los Angeles photographer Márton Szipál.

Beyond exhibitions, MODEM pulses with creative energy—hosting art-historical lectures, literary evenings, pedagogical workshops, and interdisciplinary programs that engage families, students, and professionals alike.

Accessible, intellectually stimulating, and rooted in its community, MODEM offers a welcoming stage for art that challenges, inspires, and resonates with the present moment.

Address: 1-3 Hunyadi János Street 4026 Debrecen
Phone: (+36) 52 525 017
Email: info@modemart.hu
Website: modemart.hu/en