Földalatti Vasúti Múzeum
In the Deák Ferenc tér underpass, in a former tunnel section of the Millennium Underground, the history of the continent’s first underground railway is shown.
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About the museum
The Földalatti Vasúti Múzeum (Underground Railway Museum) preserves the memory of the Millennium Underground, opened in 1896, the first underground railway on the continent. It opened in 1975, on the hundredth anniversary of the start of the underground, and was renewed in 1996. The museum operates in the Deák Ferenc tér underpass.
The exhibition takes place in one of the original tunnel sections of the Millennium Underground, which was taken out of service in 1955 when the East–West metro was built. Alongside the carriages, models, documents and photographs, the walls themselves create an authentic historical atmosphere. In the front area of the museum, the original “Gizella tér” sign of the central terminus can be seen, with Zsolnay tile cladding; a marble plaque recalls that Ferenc József travelled on the underground with his entourage on 8 May 1896.
The exhibition presents three original carriages, vehicle numbers 19, 1 and 81, which were lifted onto the tracks by crane in 1975. In the display cases opposite, objects, design drawings, maps, a construction log, photographs and models tell the story of the underground railway from its construction to the present day, and the closing section deals with metro construction.
Highlights
- Original tunnel section of the 1896 Millennium Underground
- Three original carriages: numbers 19, 1 and 81
- The “Gizella tér” station sign with Zsolnay tiles
- Design drawings, models and photographs of metro construction
- Corner for children and museum education sessions
Permanent exhibition
- A földalatti vasút és a metró története az építéstől napjainkig – Three original carriages of the Millennium Underground, plans, documents, photographs and models, from the construction in 1896 to the building of the metro.
- Founded
- 1975
- Operated by
- BKV Zrt.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | HUF 500students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | HUF 500free up to age 5 · Admission is free under the age of six. |
| Seniors | HUF 500Admission is free over the age of 70. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 500 |
| Groups (8+ people) | HUF 700 per personGroup discount from 8 people. |
| Families | HUF 700HUF 700 per person for up to two adult companions arriving with a minor under 18. |
Payment in cash and by bank card at the cash desk.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | HUF 700 · HUF 700 per person for up to two adult companions arriving with a minor under 18. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
Children’s corner and museum education sessions.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Deák Ferenc tér
Metro lines M1, M2 and M3 (Deák Ferenc tér).
The museum is located in the Deák Ferenc tér underpass.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop with souvenirs and relics.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Alongside the permanent exhibition there are museum education sessions and children’s programmes. |
