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Museums in Pest County

The open-air museum (Skanzen) and the museums of Szentendre, the Royal Palace of Gödöllő and the royal palace in Visegrád.

99Museums
58Cities & towns
12with free admission
BudapestCounty seat
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Pest County Museum Guide

Our guide lists 99 museums in Pest County across 58 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Szentendre (12), Gödöllő (5), and Vác (5).

Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (40%), Special-Interest Museums (13%), and People & Literature (10%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.

12 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs HUF 1,500 at the median, and the middle half charge between HUF 1,100 and HUF 3,000.

3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 21 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 museums in Pest County

Cities with the most museums

  • Szentendre12
  • Gödöllő5
  • Vác5
  • Cegléd4
  • Visegrád4
  • Budaörs3
  • Zsámbék3
  • Budakeszi2

Good to know

Founded 1917Kossuth Múzeum has the longest history
6museums are regularly open on Mondays, too

Frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Pest County?

Our directory currently lists 99 museums in Pest County across 58 towns and cities.

What are the best-known museums in Pest County?

Some of the best known are Kemencei Erdei Múzeumvasút, Szabadtéri Néprajzi Múzeum, Szamos Marcipánkiállítás és Látványműhely, Városi Tömegközlekedési Múzeum, and Salamon-torony.

Which museums in Pest County offer free admission?

12 museums are free to visit – for example Ádám Jenő Emlékház, Gödöllői Királyi Váró, Ívfény Múzeum, and Kapás József Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény.

Which museums in Pest County are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Szamos Marcipánkiállítás és Látványműhely, Gyömrői Tájház, and Kovács Margit Kerámiamúzeum.

Which museums in Pest County are wheelchair accessible?

3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ferenczy Múzeum, Bugyi Nagyközség Tájháza, and Gödöllői Királyi Kastély. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit museums in Pest County?

A regular adult ticket costs HUF 1,500 at the median, with prices ranging from HUF 400 to HUF 5,000. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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