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Museums in Budapest

The Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, the Szépművészeti Múzeum, the Magyar Nemzeti Galéria in Buda Castle, the Néprajzi Múzeum and the Terror Háza in Budapest.

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14with free admission
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Budapest Museum Guide

Our guide lists 101 museums in Budapest.

Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (15%), City & Regional Museums (14%), and Special-Interest Museums (14%) – 11 of our 12 categories are represented.

14 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs HUF 3,000 at the median, and the middle half charge between HUF 1,200 and HUF 3,500.

11 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 53 offer dedicated programs for families, and 12 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.

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Good to know

Founded 1774ELTE Természetrajzi Múzeum has the longest history
23museums are regularly open on Mondays, too

Frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Budapest?

Our directory currently lists 101 museums in Budapest.

What are the best-known museums in Budapest?

Some of the best known are Szent István Bazilika, Magyar Iparművészeti Múzeum, Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, and Magyar Természettudományi Múzeum.

Which museums in Budapest offer free admission?

14 museums are free to visit – for example Hadtörténeti Intézet és Múzeum, Lengyel Kutatóintézet és Múzeum, Rendőrmúzeum, and Katasztrófavédelem Központi Múzeuma.

Which museums in Budapest are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 23 are open, such as Szent István Bazilika, Memento Park, and Holokauszt Emlékközpont.

Which museums in Budapest are wheelchair accessible?

11 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 museums in Budapest?

A regular adult ticket costs HUF 3,000 at the median, with prices ranging from HUF 500 to HUF 9,500. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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