The mission of the Hungarian Museum of Natural History is to spark curiosity about nature’s diversity and inspire a commitment to protecting our natural environment. In 2019, the Government of Hungary decided to build the new headquarters of the Hungarian Museum of Natural History in Debrecen, where it can fulfil its mission in a state-of-the-art, 21st-century environment, enhancing its impact and reinforcing the role of Debrecen as the intellectual and cultural hub of the region. The local authority has designated Debreceni Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő Kft. to oversee the project. Project preparation began in early 2022 and includes developing a detailed feasibility study, conducting a design competition, and preparing permit and construction plans.

The goal of the project is to establish a cultural and scientific community institution—one of the most modern natural science exhibition spaces on the continent—that will also serve as a benchmark in Central Europe. In addition to being a technically unique and sustainable building equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, it will feature world-class exhibitions, all-day experience programs, and house over 12 million objects from the museum's collection.

The museum’s new headquarters will be situated on the current site of the Oláh Gábor Street stadium, adjacent to the Culture Park (zoo and amusement park) and connected to other facilities in Nagyerdő (Great Forest), such as Nagyerdei Stadium, “Sziget Kék” Theme Park, Sport Centre, Békás (Froggy) Pond, and Aquaticum. It will be an open space for the public to use on a daily basis, offering recreational opportunities for all visitors. The building is envisioned as a community place where families, people who want to learn and have fun, as well as professionals from the scientific and museum fields can come together. The museum also leads the way in environmental awareness, utilising renewable energy to minimize its ecological footprint.