MuseumsAtlasDiscover museums worldwide
Language and currency
Sign in
Account

Save with a free account

With an account you can save museums and exhibitions and have your list on all your devices – website and app, no password needed.

Create a free accountI already have an account

History Museums in Hungary

Museums telling the story of Hungary – from the Roman province of Pannonia and the Hungarian conquest through the medieval kingdom, Ottoman rule and the Habsburg monarchy to the 1956 uprising, the change of system in 1989 and present-day Hungary.

379Museums
20Counties
Filter on the map

Budapest (69)

Pest County (37)

Veszprém County (30)

Győr-Moson-Sopron County (25)

Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County (24)

Baranya County (18)

Vas County (17)

Tolna County (16)

Bács-Kiskun County (15)

Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County (15)

Zala County (15)

Komárom-Esztergom County (14)

Csongrád-Csanád County (13)

Békés County (12)

Fejér County (12)

Somogy County (12)

Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County (12)

Hajdú-Bihar County (8)

Heves County (8)

Nógrád County (7)

History Museums in Hungary: Overview & Tips

Our guide lists 379 history museums in Hungary, spread across 20 counties and 199 towns and cities. Most of them are in Budapest (69), Pest County (37), and Veszprém County (30).

At the city level, Budapest (69), Pécs (11), and Miskolc (9) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several history museums in a single day.

28 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs HUF 2,000 at the median, and the middle half charge between HUF 1,290 and HUF 3,000.

25 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 153 offer dedicated programs for families, and 42 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 history museums in Hungary

Frequently asked questions

How many history museums are there in Hungary?

Our directory currently lists 379 history museums in Hungary across 199 towns and cities.

What are the best-known history museums in Hungary?

Some of the best known are Szent István Bazilika, Pannonhalmi Főapátság, Jakováli Hasszán dzsámija, Janus Pannonius Múzeum, and Magyar Nemzeti Galéria.

Which history museums in Hungary offer free admission?

28 museums are free to visit – for example Hadtörténeti Intézet és Múzeum, Lengyel Kutatóintézet és Múzeum, Rendőrmúzeum, and Fekete István Múzeum.

Which history museums in Hungary are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 69 are open, such as Szent István Bazilika, Tihanyi Bencés Apátság és Apátsági Múzeum, and Sümegi Vár.

Which history museums in Hungary are wheelchair accessible?

25 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, and Magyar Természettudományi Múzeum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit history museums in Hungary?

A regular adult ticket costs HUF 2,000 at the median, with prices ranging from HUF 300 to HUF 9,500. Children, students and families usually pay less.

Other categories: Art & Design · Natural History · Science & Technology · Archaeology & Antiquity · Memorials · Castles, Palaces & Monasteries · Open-Air Museums · City & Regional Museums · World Cultures & Ethnology · People & Literature · Special-Interest Museums

MuseumsAtlas app icon

MuseumsAtlas app

All museums on one map, always with you: opening hours, admission prices and accessibility.

Get it on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Welcome to MuseumsAtlas

We use cookies for some features so that our website works perfectly for you. Choose “Accept and continue” to use the website without restrictions.