Things to do in Budapest, Central Hungary: The Best Specialty Museums

August 11, 2021 Yuk Petri

Over 15 million gallons of water bubble daily into Budapest's 118 springs and boreholes. The city of spas offers an astounding array of baths, from the sparkling Gellert Baths to the vast 1913 neo-baroque Szechenyi Spa to Rudas Spa, a dramatic 16th-century Turkish pool with original Ottoman architecture. The "Queen of the Danube" is also steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, and the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica.
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1. In memoriam 1956. October 25. Memorial and Exhibition

Kossuth Lajos ter, Budapest 1055 Hungary http://www.nemzetfotere.hu/1956-emlekhely-es-kiallitas
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

In memoriam 1956. October 25. Memorial and Exhibition

Reviewed By kath1961 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom

Came upon this exhibition whilst looking at the parliament building from the front. It is down some steps and is completely free. I was totally ignorant of the 1956 massacre and found the whole exhibition very moving and thought provaking. I purchased a book at the desk as you enter to read more about this dreadful massacre. Still can't believe they do not know the actual number of people killed.!! The building opposite the houses of parliament has the bullet holes marked with metal and also a memorial. Definitely worth a visit.

2. Underground Railway Museum

Deak ter, underpass Few metres south of Deák tér metro station, Budapest Hungary +36 1 461 6500 [email protected] http://www.museum.hu/museum/permanent_en.php?IDP=30&ID=21
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4.0 based on 171 reviews

Underground Railway Museum

Reviewed By platypus150 - Melbourne, Australia

I was not looking for it, but there it was. It is only small, but inexpensive. It cost me 350 Florints entry, plus 500 to take pictures. There are three railcars, nicely restored, plus exhibits of how the railway was built, uniforms, tickets, maps, and history. It was good to see English translations of all the exhibition text. There is a good range of souvenirs to buy, at good prices.

3. Szamos Chocolate Museum

Kossuth Lajos ter 10. Szamos Café 2nd floor, Budapest 1055 Hungary +36 30 233 3412 [email protected] https://www.szamos.hu/shop/show/szamos_csokolade_muzeum-54
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4.0 based on 52 reviews

Szamos Chocolate Museum

The Szamos Chocolate Muzeum located on the 2nd floor of Szamos Cafe. You can find the Szamos Cafe just right next to the Parliament, in the heart of Budapest. The museum and workshop is located on the second floor. The Chocolate Muzeum shows the biggest private collaction of chocolate boxes and machines from 19th century. Beside a chocolate saloon the six rooms exchibition shows a manufacture and candy shop from the 1930s as well and the Parliament buliding 1:200 modell made of marcipan.

Reviewed By TanjaK1560

It's a wonderful place of visit to take a moment from everyday sightseeing. Perfect location right next to the must-see parliament building. Museum is small, but with a very rich exhibition of historical items, from beautiful crockery for afternoon tea, old packagings, tin boxes and posters, to manufacturing items from moulds to machinery. And there are also some amazing marzipan sculptures to admire. You can see that collection was truly made out of love and passion for it. And the best part, it also includes a lovely chocolate shop and cafe with some amazing treats to enjoy.

4. LAJTA Monitor Museum Boat

Antall Jozsef rakpart in front of the Parliament, Budapest 1055 Hungary http://lajtahajo.hu/
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

LAJTA Monitor Museum Boat

Reviewed By Andythebaggie - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Situated on the banks of the Danube, close to the shoes monument and Parliament I was amazed to come across this. As someone who likes military and naval history this is a great rarity. Monitors are basically mobile gun platforms, so it’s not a big ship. Sadly (and curiously) it seems to be only fully open in the summer months, so don’t expect to be able to explore it during the winter. However you can walk down the gangplank, get up close, and there’s some great information in English on the ships fascinating history.

5. House of Hungarian Art Nouveau

Honved u 3, Budapest 1054 Hungary +36 1 269 4622 [email protected] http://www.magyarszecessziohaza.hu/mainen.php
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3.5 based on 162 reviews

House of Hungarian Art Nouveau

Reviewed By anntK9354CO - Budapest, Hungary

We visited the cafe here to escape the rain. It was absolutely lovely, the coffee was great as were the cakes. Wonderful ambience sat amongst posters, statues and antiquities from the art nouveau period.

6. Urban Betyar - Visitor Center

Oktober 6. utca 16-18., Budapest 1051 Hungary +36 1 796 3286 [email protected] http://www.urbanbetyar.com/museum/
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3.5 based on 17 reviews

Urban Betyar - Visitor Center

The task of ethnography in the 21st century is to challenge different viewpoints of the present for the development of the future, while relying on the past. This is what our Visitor Center promotes. It directs our attention to the colourful Hungarian cultural heritage and assists visitors who would like to discover the past, present and future of the elements of Hungarian ethnographic heritage.

7. Lutheran Museum

Deak Ferenc ter 4., Budapest 1052 Hungary +36 20 824 3864 http://eom.lutheran.hu/en
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3.0 based on 2 reviews

Lutheran Museum

8. Ady Emlekmuzeum

Veres Palne utca 4-6, Budapest 1053 Hungary 337-8563
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

9. Galeria Centralis

Nador utca 11, Budapest 1051 Hungary +36 1 327 3250 [email protected]

10. Kresz Geza Ambulance Museum

Marko utca 22., Budapest 1055 Hungary +36 1 350 3737 [email protected] http://www.mentomuzeum.hu

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