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Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Muzeum)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 159 attractions in Budapest
Traveller Description: The history of Hungary and its people through the ages is covered in many magnificent exhibits and works of art.
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Attraction type: History museum
Address: Muzeum korut 14-16 Budapest IX
Hungary
Tel: 361 338-21-22
Fax: 361 317-78-06

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Just okay
16 Dec 2009

Somewhat interesting museum but should be free or less expensive to visit. Afterall it is simply a national museum. more

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4 of 5 stars
Germany
25 Sep 2008
2
people found this review helpful

The basement has remains from Roman times, mostly statues, inscriptions and mosaics. The ground floor describes life in Hungary in prehistoric times. The upper floor describes life in Hungary from medieval times to 1990. I found the museum well laid out and everything easy to follow and understand. There are lots of descriptions in English on the walls and I... more

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3 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
23 Jan 2006
8
people found this review helpful

We went to the National Museum just to view the 20th century section and found it very mixed. The early years are covered better than the later years, which is disappointing. For example, Hungary's extreme right wing ruler, Admiral Horthy - who took the country to war in support of Hitler - is treated very sympathetically. There is NO MENTION... more

7 Jan 2004
21
people found this review helpful

The Hungarian National Museum must be one of the most complete, if understated in Europe. From the moment you enter the magnificent stairway leading to the first floor, which is adorned by marble columns and 19th century Renaissance inspired artwork on the ceiing and walls. The trip through Hungary's history is divided into 19 rooms, starting with the rise of... more

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Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Muzeum) Address

Muzeum korut 14-16, Budapest IX, Hungary
Tel: 361 338-21-22 Fax: 361 317-78-06