Archaeology Museums in Hungary
Finds from prehistory, antiquity, the Roman era and the Middle Ages.
Pest County (12)
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County (6)
Csongrád-Csanád County (5)
Győr-Moson-Sopron County (5)
Budapest (4)
Tolna County (4)
Bács-Kiskun County (3)
Baranya County (3)
Békés County (3)
Fejér County (3)
Komárom-Esztergom County (3)
Somogy County (3)
Vas County (3)
Zala County (3)
Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County (2)
Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County (2)
Veszprém County (2)
Hajdú-Bihar County (1)
Nógrád County (1)
Archaeology Museums in Hungary: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 68 archaeology museums in Hungary, spread across 19 counties and 54 towns and cities. Most of them are in Pest County (12), Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County (6), and Csongrád-Csanád County (5).
At the city level, Budapest (4), Pécs (3), and Szombathely (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several archaeology museums in a single day.
4 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs HUF 1,600 at the median, and the middle half charge between HUF 1,000 and HUF 2,000.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 28 offer dedicated programs for families, and 2 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 archaeology museums in Hungary
The best-known archaeology museums in Hungary
Budapesti Történeti Múzeum – VármúzeumHistory · Budapest
BTM Aquincumi Múzeum és Régészeti ParkArchaeology · Budapest
Gorsium Régészeti Park és Szabadtéri MúzeumOpen-air · Tác
Móra Ferenc MúzeumHistory · Szeged- Cella Septichora LátogatóközpontArchaeology · Pécs
Dr. Szőke Sándor Helytörténeti GyűjteményRegional · Dombóvár
FürdőmúzeumArchaeology · Budapest
Várkazamata – KőtárArchaeology · Győr
A vándorló bánya titkaiTechnology · Bükkábrány
Jász MúzeumRegional · Jászberény
Archaeology museums in Hungary with free admission
Archaeology museums in Hungary with programs for families
- Budapesti Történeti Múzeum – VármúzeumHistory · Budapest
- BTM Aquincumi Múzeum és Régészeti ParkArchaeology · Budapest
- Gorsium Régészeti Park és Szabadtéri MúzeumOpen-air · Tác
- Móra Ferenc MúzeumHistory · Szeged
- Cella Septichora LátogatóközpontArchaeology · Pécs
- Dr. Szőke Sándor Helytörténeti GyűjteményRegional · Dombóvár
- Paksi Városi MúzeumRegional · Paks
Villa Romana BalácaArchaeology · Nemesvámos
Wosinsky Mór MúzeumHistory · Szekszárd- „Matrica” MúzeumRegional · Százhalombatta
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many archaeology museums are there in Hungary?
Our directory currently lists 68 archaeology museums in Hungary across 54 towns and cities.
What are the best-known archaeology museums in Hungary?
Some of the best known are Budapesti Történeti Múzeum – Vármúzeum, BTM Aquincumi Múzeum és Régészeti Park, Gorsium Régészeti Park és Szabadtéri Múzeum, Móra Ferenc Múzeum, and Cella Septichora Látogatóközpont.
Which archaeology museums in Hungary offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Szigetszentmiklósi Városi Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény, Tóti Lengyel Gáspár Látogatóközpont, Zalavári Történelmi Emlékpark, and Klapka György Múzeum.
Which archaeology museums in Hungary are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Budapesti Történeti Múzeum – Vármúzeum, Gorsium Régészeti Park és Szabadtéri Múzeum, and Móra Ferenc Múzeum.
Which archaeology museums in Hungary are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Thorma János Múzeum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit archaeology museums in Hungary?
A regular adult ticket costs HUF 1,600 at the median, with prices ranging from HUF 300 to HUF 4,690. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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