Museums in Nógrád County
The Palóc Múzeum in Balassagyarmat, the World Heritage village of Hollókő with its castle and the mining museum in Salgótarján.
Nógrád County Museum Guide
Our guide lists 27 museums in Nógrád County across 17 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Balassagyarmat (6), Hollókő (4), and Salgótarján (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (41%), History & Cultural History (11%), and People & Literature (11%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is 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 1,600 and HUF 2,500.
4 museums offer dedicated programs for families and 1 has 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 museums in Nógrád County
The best-known museums in Nógrád County
- Ipolytarnóci ŐsmaradványokNature · Ipolytarnóc
Jánossy KéptárArt · Balassagyarmat
1. Kerékpár MúzeumSpecial · Balassagyarmat
Bányászati KiállítóhelyTechnology · Salgótarján
Civitas Fortissima MúzeumHistory · Balassagyarmat
Dornyay Béla MúzeumHistory · Salgótarján
Hollókői FalumúzeumOpen-air · Hollókő
Madách Imre EmlékházPeople · Csesztve- Madách Imre Városi Könyvtár Helytörténeti GyűjteményeRegional · Balassagyarmat
Mikszáth Kálmán EmlékházPeople · Horpács
Museums in Nógrád County with programs for families
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Nógrád County?
Our directory currently lists 27 museums in Nógrád County across 17 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Nógrád County?
Some of the best known are Ipolytarnóci Ősmaradványok, Jánossy Képtár, 1. Kerékpár Múzeum, Bányászati Kiállítóhely, and Civitas Fortissima Múzeum.
Which museums in Nógrád County offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Szügyi Falumúzeum.
Which museums in Nógrád County are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as 1. Kerékpár Múzeum, Dornyay Béla Múzeum, and Madách Imre Városi Könyvtár Helytörténeti Gyűjteménye.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Nógrád County?
A regular adult ticket costs HUF 1,600 at the median, with prices ranging from HUF 400 to HUF 4,000. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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