World Cultures Museums in Hungary
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
Pest County (16)
Bács-Kiskun County (8)
Budapest (7)
Baranya County (6)
Vas County (6)
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County (5)
Győr-Moson-Sopron County (5)
Hajdú-Bihar County (5)
Tolna County (4)
Békés County (3)
Komárom-Esztergom County (3)
Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County (2)
Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County (2)
Veszprém County (2)
Csongrád-Csanád County (1)
Nógrád County (1)
Somogy County (1)
Zala County (1)
World Cultures Museums in Hungary: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 78 world cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary, spread across 18 counties and 64 towns and cities. Most of them are in Pest County (16), Bács-Kiskun County (8), and Budapest (7).
At the city level, Budapest (7), Sopron (3), and Kecskemét (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.
5 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 800 and HUF 2,400.
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 14 offer dedicated programs for families, and 7 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 world cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary
- Pannonhalmi FőapátságHistory · Pannonhalma
Néprajzi MúzeumWorld cultures · Budapest
Hopp Ferenc Ázsiai Művészeti MúzeumWorld cultures · Budapest
Petőfi Szülőház és EmlékmúzeumPeople · Kiskőrös
Lengyel Kutatóintézet és MúzeumWorld cultures · Budapest
Magyar Zsidó Múzeum és LevéltárWorld cultures · Budapest
Szerb Egyházi MúzeumWorld cultures · Szentendre
Leskowsky HangszergyűjteményArt · Kecskemét- Palóc BabamúzeumRegional · Hollókő
SindümúzeumRegional · Velemér
World cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary with free admission
World cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary with programs for families
- Néprajzi MúzeumWorld cultures · Budapest
- Petőfi Szülőház és EmlékmúzeumPeople · Kiskőrös
- Magyar Zsidó Múzeum és LevéltárWorld cultures · Budapest
- Leskowsky HangszergyűjteményArt · Kecskemét
Szalma-Kincs-TárRegional · Zengővárkony- Cinkotai TájházRegional · Budapest
- Hosszúhetényi TájházRegional · Hosszúhetény
JPM Néprajzi MúzeumRegional · Pécs
Kanizsai Dorottya MúzeumRegional · Mohács- Matyó MúzeumRegional · Mezőkövesd
Wheelchair-accessible world cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Hungary?
Our directory currently lists 78 world cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary across 64 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary?
Some of the best known are Pannonhalmi Főapátság, Néprajzi Múzeum, Hopp Ferenc Ázsiai Művészeti Múzeum, Petőfi Szülőház és Emlékmúzeum, and Lengyel Kutatóintézet és Múzeum.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Lengyel Kutatóintézet és Múzeum, Sindümúzeum, Gül Baba türbéje, and Német Nemzetiségi Tájház.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Magyar Zsidó Múzeum és Levéltár, Palóc Babamúzeum, and Szalma-Kincs-Tár.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary are wheelchair accessible?
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Néprajzi Múzeum, Petőfi Szülőház és Emlékmúzeum, and Magyar Zsidó Múzeum és Levéltár. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Hungary?
A regular adult ticket costs HUF 1,600 at the median, with prices ranging from HUF 200 to HUF 4,900. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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