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Museums to visit in Budapest

Budapest is a treasure trove of museums, and it's not just about the Hungarian National Museum and House of Terror. You can start your Budapest museums trip by hiring a car in Budapest airport directly.  Be sure to check out these lesser-known gems!

Hungarian National Museum

The Hungarian National Museum is located on Heroes' Square, the city's main square and a great place to start your day. The museum has a large collection of artifacts from all over Hungary and has been open since 1848. It's free to visit every day except Mondays, so you can go whenever it suits your schedule! The museum has a large collection of artifacts from all over Hungary, including the largest display of medieval arms and armor in Europe. It's free to visit every day except Monday, so you can go whenever it suits your schedule!

Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts is the most visited museum in Budapest and has a collection of over 100,000 pieces. It's located on the Buda side near the Chain Bridge, so you can easily walk there from your hotel or hostel. If you're interested in seeing some of Hungary's best works of art, this is where you should go!

The museum has a cafe on its roof that serves light meals and drinks during opening hours; however, it doesn't open until 11:00 AM during winter months (October through April). On weekends they also have live music performances from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM (except Mondays). If you're looking for something more than just paintings and sculptures though - like say... artifacts? You'll probably want to check out our next recommendation.

House of Terror Museum

The House of Terror Museum is a museum dedicated to the victims of Nazi and Communist terror. It's located in the former Ministry of Interior building on Andrassy Avenue, which was once home to both Hitler's secret police and Stalin's secret police. The museum offers visitors an excellent opportunity to learn more about Hungary's 20th century history and what it was like living under these two oppressive regimes.

The museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm, but you should plan on spending about two hours there if you want to see everything it has to offer.

Budapest Pinball Museum

The Budapest Pinball Museum is located at Vadász Street 3, 1072 Budapest. The museum is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays, and from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekends. Admission costs 500 HUF (about 1 USD). The museum features more than 200 pinball machines and arcade games from the 1960s through today's newest releases. Visitors can play any of these games for free during their visit!

The museum also has a cafe where visitors can enjoy coffee and pastries while playing some pinball or other arcade games. Budapest Pinball Museum also offers themed tours of the city, with pinball-themed walking tours available for groups of 10 or more people.

Museum of Sweets and Selfies

  • Address: 1053 Budapest, Andrassy utca 48 (formerly: Bem rakpart)
  • Opening hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday closed
  • Price: 700 HUF/adult, 400 HUF/child under 6 years old; free for children under 3 years old

What to expect? The museum offers a variety of interactive exhibits about sweets and desserts in Hungary, but also worldwide through the centuries. You can see how chocolate was made in ancient Peru or learn how cakes were baked during World War II when sugar was rationed out by the Nazis (hint: they used potato flour). There are also some great photo opportunities where you can get your picture taken while holding different types of cakes or candies! Just remember that this isn't just an exhibit--you'll need to buy tickets before entering so make sure you have enough cash on hand beforehand! Also note that there's no parking available at this location so we recommend taking public transportation instead.

House of Unicum (Tokaji Aszuesz winery)

The House of Unicum is a winery that offers tours. Tours are in English and take about 2 hours, but you need to make a reservation before your visit. Tours are limited to 12 people per tour and cost $10 per person or $5 for students. The winery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

The winery offers a variety of wine tastings, including the House of Unicum Red, White and Rose varieties. There is also a selection of Hungarian wines available. The winery also offers food pairings and nonalcoholic beverages.

Hospital in the Rock (Sziklamasor Vulkansa Alj)

The Hospital in the Rock (Sziklamasor Vulkansa Alj) is a museum that's located in an old hospital that was built into the rock. The museum is set in a cave and it has been used as a hospital during both plagues and black death epidemics.

It's a very interesting place to visit and it has a lot of old medical equipment that was used during the times. The hospital was built in 1410, when the plague hit Hungary.

We have beautiful museums in Budapest and we should visit them all

Budapest has many museums to visit. Museums are a great way to learn about the culture and history of a place, while also being an educational activity that can be fun for families and friends. The following list highlights some of the most popular museums in Budapest:

  • Museum of Ethnography (Nemzeti Tana) - This museum is located near Heroes' Square, which makes it easy to see both sites on the same day. The museum houses items from Hungary's past including clothing, musical instruments, artwork and more! You can even climb inside some buildings made out of wood which are still used today!

  • House of Hungarian Music (Magyar Muzsaert) - This museum focuses specifically on Hungarian music--you'll find everything from old instruments used by famous composers to paintings depicting scenes from operas! There are also interactive exhibits where children can explore various aspects related to music making through hands-on activities such as playing drums or learning how different types of stringed instruments work together as part of an orchestra ensemble.

I hope this list has inspired you to visit some of the museums in Budapest. The city has so much to offer, and these are just a few examples. There are many more places to explore and learn about Hungary's history and culture!