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Hungarian National Museum

The country's main history museum, in a neoclassical building on Múzeum körút. The permanent exhibitions follow Hungarian history and archaeology, and the collection includes the Seuso Treasure and the Coronation Mantle.

  • 1 h 40
  • HUF 3,500
  • Booking: not needed
  • Inner Pest

Data checked on October 5, 2026

The museum was founded in 1802 and the neoclassical building dates from the 1840s. On 15 March 1848 the National Song was recited on its steps at the start of the revolution. Inside, a domed hall and a wide staircase lead to galleries on Hungarian history and archaeology. The visit is a calm contrast to the busier sights.

What to look for

  • The Seuso Treasure of Roman silver
  • The Coronation Mantle
  • The domed staircase hall

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 am–6:00 pmlast entry 5:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am–6:00 pmlast entry 5:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am–6:00 pmlast entry 5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am–6:00 pmlast entry 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–6:00 pmlast entry 5:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am–6:00 pmlast entry 5:00 pm

Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Mondays. The ticket office closes at 17:00 and the exhibitions begin to close from 17:30. Holiday hours are posted separately on the museum site.

Source: Hungarian National Museum, checked October 5, 2026

Tickets and booking

Adult ticket HUF 3,500. A full price adult ticket for the permanent exhibitions costs HUF 3,500.

Official site

Getting there

Take the M3 or M4 metro to Kálvin tér, and the museum is a short walk along Múzeum körút.

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Tip

This is a good indoor stop for a wet afternoon. It is closed on Mondays, so plan it for another day.

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