Make the Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) the starting point to your Budapest visit to help put things in perspective before seeing many of the city’s historical sites.The museum is a history museum specifically focused on Hungary’s cultural and political development. Examine the seven displays reviewing the country’s background from prehistory through modern times. The first two galleries are lapidaries housing more than 200 stone artifacts describing Roman and medieval, to early modern times. The third gallery has the Coronation Mantle including crown jewels from the kings of Hungary. The mantle is a green and purple silk cloak. Notice the embroidery with nearly a pound (2.2 kilograms) of gold thread. It is nearly 1,000 years old and carefully preserved to last long into the future. The fourth gallery ambitiously covers the time period from 400,000 B.C. to A.D. 804. Examine the artifacts describing physical and social development from Paleolithic flint through Copper, Bronze and Iron Ages. The Roman period shows the advances made in western Hungary while the eastern areas suffered from barbarianism. Then the Huns, Germans and Eurasian Avars left their influence. In the fifth gallery, learn about notable contributions from Hungarian citizens to science, education and invention in the last hundred years. The sixth gallery tells of events and culture leading up to the foundation of the Hungarian state in 895. Study this display to understand why the Hungarians were inspired to celebrate their Millennial. The seventh gallery describes modern and contemporary history through German and Russian occupation and the successful rebellion of 1956 to modern days. The Hungarian National Museum has an admission fee and is open daily from Tuesday through Sunday. The museum is directly across the river from the Citadella. The Astoria and Kálvin tér underground stops are less than five minutes’ walk away from the museum.
Hungarian National Museum
Visit Hungarian National Museum
Hard Rock Hotel Budapest
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2024
Regnum Residence
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2024
Tours & day trips
See all 502 activitiesOpens in new tabBudapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise
Private & custom tours
See all 254 activitiesOpens in new tabZagreb - Budapest
Attractions
See all 7 activitiesOpens in new tabEntrance to Szechenyi Spa in Budapest
Wildlife & nature
See all 7 activitiesOpens in new tabBudapest Segway Tour
Shows & concerts
See all 11 activitiesOpens in new tabBudapest: Medieval Dinner Show with Drinks
Reviews of Hungarian National Museum
5/5 - Excellent
Persevere - the collection of Hungarian Realism is really very good, and there's a few works by famous Impressionist to be found if you look hard enough
5/5 - Excellent
Original Bizantine cloke used for monarchs inauguration, in side room just to left of ticket reception. We found it by fluke, a staff member sits there and opens the massive door, to left you in. It's amazing, as it's a special, little room, temperature and light protected, so well worth the effort
3/5 - Okay
close for refurbishment
Popular places to visit
Vaci Street
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Vaci Street during your trip to Budapest. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Great Market Hall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Great Market Hall during your stay in Budapest. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Dohany Street Synagogue
Learn about the local history of Budapest when you take a trip to Dohany Street Synagogue. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Italian Institute
Explore the campus of Italian Institute during your visit to Budapest. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Eotvos Lorand University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Eotvos Lorand University during your travels in Budapest. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.
Loránd Eötvös Science University
Explore the campus of Loránd Eötvös Science University during your trip to Budapest. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Top Hotel Deals
Check availability on hotels close to Hungarian National Museum
- Holidays and getaways similar to Hungarian National Museum
- Hotels Near Hungarian National Museum, Budapest City Centre
- Hotels near other Attractions
- Expedia's Latest Trends
- Buda Castle
- Gellert Thermal Baths and Swimming Pool
- Parliament Building
- Szechenyi Thermal Bath
- St. Stephen's Basilica
- Szechenyi Chain Bridge
- Hungarian State Opera House
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Heroe's Square
- Budapest Christmas Market
- Dohany Street Synagogue
- Rudas Baths
- Great Market Hall
- Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
- Ferenc Puskas Stadium
- Hotels near Buda Castle
- Hotels near Gellert Thermal Baths and Swimming Pool
- Hotels near Parliament Building
- Hotels near Szechenyi Thermal Bath
- Hotels near St. Stephen's Basilica
- Hotels near Szechenyi Chain Bridge
- Hotels near Vaci Street
- Hotels near Heroe's Square
- Hotels near Budapest Christmas Market
- Hotels near Rudas Baths
- Hotels near Hungaroring
- Hotels near Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
- Hotels near House of Terror
- Hotels near Aquaworld Budapest
- Hotels near Vorosmarty Square
- Hotels near Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center
- Hotels near Las Vegas Casino