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Museum of Military History

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Museum of Military History
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Located in a former municipal army barracks, this museum traces the history of war in Hungary through an extensive collection of war memorabilia, ranging from weapons and uniforms to coins and flags.
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Neighbourhood: District I / Buda
The historical center to a city with a multifarious and intricate past, Buda has some of the most outstanding buildings in Europe and an enviable natural landscape with stunning views onto the Danube. Centered around the Royal Palace, it provides a glimpse into the golden years of the Austro-Hungarian empire and the lives led by the aristocracy at the time. Matthias Church, beside the palace, hosted many events attended by the royal family and was the chosen place for the coronation of Franz Josef, one of the Hungarian Habsburg kings. Having admired the palace and the church, a visit to Buda will be unforgettable by the stunning and memorable panorama over Pest offered by the seven towered Fishermen’s Bastion.
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  • Széll Kálmán tér • 5 min walk
  • Déli pályaudvar • 7 min walk
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bear076
Hertfordshire134 contributions
It’s shut
Aug 2023
Don’t go… because it’s shut, even though the museums own website gives no indication of that. Go to the House of Terror instead
Written 6 August 2023
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Peter C
6 contributions
Museum Closing?
Jul 2022
Visited this museum recently and was disappointed to find the WW2 section closed and in the process of being dismantled. Apart from that, it was informative and well laid out.

However, I have subsequently discovered that it would seem that the whole museum may be being completely moved/closed... "... the move will take at least two to three years, and the new building – if it is newly built – can open its doors in ten years at the earliest."
Written 29 July 2022
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chumsockeyesalmon
Mount Vernon, WA374 contributions
Great museum visit
Jul 2022 • Couples
Learned so much about the changes Of World War I and the end of many of the European Monarchies. Easy walk from the castle district on the Buda side.
Written 17 July 2022
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ingrid9597
Westchester County, NY254 contributions
Do It
Mar 2022
It is not very large so doable and you will see and learn. I was amazed that some swords were out to see/touch.
Written 13 April 2022
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Kathryn L
Paphos, Cyprus159 contributions
A well worth while museum.
Oct 2021
A very well laıd out museum. An excellent exhibition about the 1956 uprising as well as the weapons through the ages - some scary looking armoury. It really made you think of the senseless actions down the years and the barbaric ways to keep people "in check"
Written 30 October 2021
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Leon K
London, UK368 contributions
Lots to see, great for family
Sep 2021 • Couples
Overall I thought it was a really good experience, the ticket price for two people was less than £10. The exhibitions were huge and so vast exploring the first and Second World War with much detail.

The location is at Buda Castle Hill.

Also they translated all the information into English as well.
Written 16 September 2021
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Stuart B
Albuquerque, New Mexico80 contributions
Expected More from the Hungarian Government
Sep 2021
You're not going to get the kind of museum you find at Quantico or Fort Benning. The price is 1500 Forint to get in ($5 US). There are a couple of FUG Armored Cars in the courtyard, and that is about it. Inside, lots of models and dioramas, and a staff that is about as motivated as a glacier. Long walk to get there, across the River Danube. Best to take a bus or taxi, if you can find one that will stop.
Written 9 September 2021
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Sidney
Christchurch, New Zealand17 contributions
Weapons through the ages!
Jan 2020
Enjoyed the very graphic exhibition of the 1956 uprising and young Hungarians’ futile bid for freedom. Although primarily in Hungarian, that didn’t detract much from the moving and poignant exhibition. Very privileged to do a private, booked tour of the armoury. Handling weapons through the ages - swords, bows, crossbows and rifles - and trying on prices of armour - was an experience for the senses - and emotions!
Written 26 January 2020
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Roam04617882501
Prestonpans, UK10 contributions
Closed until February!
Jan 2020
Visited yesterday 18/1/20 only to find everything locked up and no signage to say why. Tried the door intercom around the other side of the building only to be told the museum was closed until February.. Despite a plaque stating "open all year round". No English version to the website so couldn't find anything there either. Totally disappointed at a wasted journey, especially as we are on a short break.
Written 19 January 2020
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Julie M
Reading, UK122 contributions
Sad yet interesting.
Dec 2019
It was interesting to see the horror people have suffered. I found going down to the basement in the very slow lift quite disturbing and what was been spoken about on the screen.
I am aware that we know about what happened in the past but seeing it makes it real. Them poor people who suffered in such awful ways.
Written 4 January 2020
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