BTM Aquincumi Múzeum és Régészeti Park
In Óbuda, the ruins of the Roman-era civilian town of Aquincum and the museum housing the world-famous Aquincum water organ await visitors, together with an archaeological park.
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About the museum
The Aquincum Museum opened in 1894 to display archaeological finds made in Budapest. Budapest is the only European capital north of Rome that can present its Roman heritage to visitors over a large connected area, which is why Aquincum is often called the “Hungarian Pompeii”. The museum's collection now numbers in the millions, and it operates as an institution of the Budapest History Museum.
The archaeological park shows the street network, house foundations and stone collection of the civilian town. Here is the Festőház (Painter's House), a Roman-style house built and furnished after Roman models, and the Symphorus Mithraeum, which presents the cult of Mithras in Aquincum. In the museum buildings are the world-famous Aquincum organ, memorabilia from the governor's palace, the Látványraktár with around 1,400 objects, and a permanent exhibition on Roman military life.
The Aquincum Museum can be visited with the BTM+ ticket, shared with the other institutions of the Budapest History Museum. The Hercules Villa and the Fürdő Múzeum (Bath Museum) are separate exhibition venues with their own opening hours and tickets.
Highlights
- Ruins of the Roman civilian town in the archaeological park
- The Aquincum water organ from AD 228
- Festőház and Symphorus Mithraeum
- Aquincum Látványraktár with around 1,400 objects
- Under the Roman eagle – military life along the Aquincum limes
Permanent exhibitions
- Róma Aquincumban – The Aquincum organ and memorabilia of the governor's palace in the museum's permanent exhibition.
- A római sas árnyékában – katonaélet az aquincumi limes mentén – Everyday life of Roman soldiers along the Aquincum limes.
- Aquincumi Látványraktár – Around 1,400 objects show Budapest's past from prehistory to the end of the Migration Period.
- Founded
- 1894
- Operated by
- Budapesti Történeti Múzeum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 3,000 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | HUF 1,500EEA citizens aged 6–26, aged 62–70 or with a full state old-age pension; with a student card, regardless of age |
| Children & teens | HUF 1,500free up to age 5 · Free admission up to the age of six. |
| Seniors | HUF 1,500Aged 62–70 (EEA citizens); free admission over 70. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities and one companion per eligible person visit the museum free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 1,500With a valid student card issued in the EEA. |
| Groups (20+ people) | HUF 2,500 per personAdult group ticket for groups of more than 20 people; HUF 1,300 for student, youth and pensioner groups of more than 10 people. |
| Families | –Up to two accompanying adults receive a 50% discount when arriving with at least two close relatives under 18; children can buy a student ticket with a student card. |
| BTM+ ticket | HUF 5,500Within one month of purchase, one free entry each to the Aquincum Museum, Kiscelli Múzeum, Budapest Galéria and Vármúzeum. |
| Guided tour in Hungarian (1–5 people) | HUF 5,000Per group, in addition to the admission ticket; HUF 15,000 for 6–25 people. |
| Guided tour in foreign languages (English, French, German) | HUF 21,000Per group (1–25 people), in addition to the admission ticket. |
| Roman garrison town walk or bicycle tour in Óbuda | HUF 3,000Per person, approx. one and a half hours, for groups of at least 5 people, with prior booking. |
Free admission: 15 March, 20 August and 23 October (for all visitors); on the last Saturday of each month, visitors under 26 and up to two close relatives accompanying a child under 18; during the European Heritage Days.
Payment in cash (Hungarian forint only), by bank card, and with OTP and MBH SZÉP cards. Free admission is granted, among others, to residents of District III, holders of the Budapest Card (not valid at the Hercules Villa), teachers, and holders of a Ukrainian passport or refugee status. Tickets can also be bought online and are valid for three months.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The main exhibition building has a step-free entrance and a separate toilet; a lift leads to the upper floor. The paths in the archaeological park can only be used in dry, non-slippery weather in winter. Guided tours for visitors with mobility impairments and wheelchair users are held on a step-free route from Tuesday to Friday, with prior booking (regisztracio@aquincum.hu). Guided tours in Hungarian Sign Language can be provided by a partner guide.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
Family-friendly services, children's camps, holiday programmes and museum education sessions for birthdays.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Záhony utca
HÉV suburban railway H5 (Kaszásdűlő or Aquincum stop), S76 and Z72 trains (Aquincum railway station), buses 34, 106 and 134 (Záhony utca)
By car
Parking available
The museum car park can only be entered through the Záhony utca gate.
By bicycle, the Záhony utca gate can be reached from the Szentendrei út or Ángel Sanz Briz út cycle paths; from the north, via Sujtás utca and Gázgyár utca.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and museum education sessions require prior booking (at least seven working days or two weeks in advance, respectively); available from Tuesday to Friday. Guided tours may only be given by a member of the museum staff or a person commissioned by the museum. |
