Aquincum Museum
Aquincum Museum
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The remains of a former military garrison of the Roman province of Pannonia include a large amphitheater for 1,600 spectators.
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- Jean JacksonWokingham, United Kingdom12 contributionsWonderfulThis is an amazing museum and so quiet. If it was in the UK, there would be a cafe, souvenir shop and crowds of visitors, but we had the place almost to ourselves on both our visits. You could spend hours just wandering around the Romans remains. Quite easy to get to on the H5 train. There are information boards in English.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 May 2024
- David L234 contributionsNice small museum with interesting artifacts inside and other exhibits around the grounds.I love Roman history and this place was fascinating visit. So nice to not have the tourist crowds. Just outside the city of Budapest. Need to stop by the Roman Colosseum on the way to the site. And as your driving there and nearby look for the prices of the Roman aqueduct.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 May 2024
- Sheila J23 contributionsMuseum and archaeological park that is very nicely done.We'd just come from a Danube cruise and seen remnants of the Danube Limes (Roman military frontier) in several locations, so we were especially interested in visiting the archaeological park in Budapest and are very glad we did. The reconstructed stone walls in Aquincum are finished to the point that one can use the narrative signs* and imagine the city as it must have looked. It would be beneficial to stop at the reconstructed "Painter's House" to not only appreciate the beauty of the structure, but to get more of a sense of how the other buildings would have looked when intact. There is also a small museum with artifacts from the site - some of them amazing. Also, the museum and several sheltered locations in the park have fragments of mosaics and frescoes. We had limited time to spend in the park, but I could have easily spent several hours there. We used rented electric bikes to get there (about 11km from the Budapest center) but there is also public transportation. It is easily found, north of Margaret Island. *There is a paper site map available in Hungarian, and we were referred to a QR code for downloading one in English, but the narrative signs explaining the buildings provide English explanations.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 August 2024
- SAKPlovdiv, Bulgaria17 contributionsOutlying and difficult to access, but with the reconstruction of one of the two hydraulic organs known to date.The site is very good, with partial restitutions as was fashionable 40 years ago. The plans and descriptions of the different buildings are good, but you need to offer 3D renderings with links to view more often (it's easier for visitors). The restored mithraeum and the painting house are accessible only at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00. The lapidarium is very provided and the brief instructions, but finally those interested in it do not need details bcp (there is a booklet with a bilingual edition (hun/lat) at the entrance for less than 4€). The old museum including its courtyard were closed. The new one on three floors is so poor, it's ridiculous. Some display cases with basic ceramics + molds; glasses and usual iron objects. In the basement an immersion in daily life (with sound effects and virtual headphones, which I did not try unlike children who could have appreciated more if the staff was more inclined to do their job) with qqs corners returned. The centerpiece remains the hydraulic organ - the only known example, not to mention Dion's. Personally, I enjoyed it.Visited December 2024Travelled with familyWritten 27 December 2024
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Raspsam
Lancaster, UK190 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The museum can be reached on the green H5 light railway from Batthyany ter square in the Buda side of the city. Tickets were just over £1 each way and the museum/site less than £5 each to enter. I’m amazed that more isn’t made of the attraction, which at 14 minutes on the railway, is a simple journey. The site itself has a modern small museum and then a significant Roman ruin site.
Written 26 October 2023
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Sparkles
East Yorkshire, United Kingdom206 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We visited Aquincum on a Saturday in the summer holidays with a 9 and 13 year old. It is the bus stop just before the Aquincum bus stop. We had a fantastic time and I would highly recommend it especially if you have children who are into the Roman era.
At first I thought we would be at a slight loss as to what’s where and what’s what as you don’t get a site map with your ticket. I feel either a paper map on entry or just one site map on a big sign near the entrance would be a great addition. However, as we started to wonder around the archeological site, we realised that each section has a sign explaining what it was, a drawing that shows what that area would have looked like and also a little map as to what each room would have been. So we made our way round looking at each section sign and it was really fun and really good. It was so good seeing the drawings as it really helped imagine what it would have looked like.
Your full price ticket is also valid at the museum near Buda Castle 30 days from the date of your visit to Aquincum.
The site was really quiet and it is so wide spread that it would probably feel quiet even on a busy day. It’s very simple to reach from the city centre using public transport.
There are a few museums on site. One has some hands on exhibits which my children spent quite a while on, the other museum has artefacts and some mosaics. There is also a rebuilt Roman house and temple. There are a lot of Roman decorative stones, headstones etc around the site.
There were on site staff dressed in Roman clothing doing various activities but we didn’t partake in these but they looked good.
I would highly recommend this as a day out.
At first I thought we would be at a slight loss as to what’s where and what’s what as you don’t get a site map with your ticket. I feel either a paper map on entry or just one site map on a big sign near the entrance would be a great addition. However, as we started to wonder around the archeological site, we realised that each section has a sign explaining what it was, a drawing that shows what that area would have looked like and also a little map as to what each room would have been. So we made our way round looking at each section sign and it was really fun and really good. It was so good seeing the drawings as it really helped imagine what it would have looked like.
Your full price ticket is also valid at the museum near Buda Castle 30 days from the date of your visit to Aquincum.
The site was really quiet and it is so wide spread that it would probably feel quiet even on a busy day. It’s very simple to reach from the city centre using public transport.
There are a few museums on site. One has some hands on exhibits which my children spent quite a while on, the other museum has artefacts and some mosaics. There is also a rebuilt Roman house and temple. There are a lot of Roman decorative stones, headstones etc around the site.
There were on site staff dressed in Roman clothing doing various activities but we didn’t partake in these but they looked good.
I would highly recommend this as a day out.
Written 5 August 2021
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Attenzione Attrazione
Florence, Italy177 contributions
Nov 2021
Really Nice place and very important part of history you must visit.
A couple of minutes drive from Budapest center, very easy to find, a lot of road sign for the Aquincum, so you can easily find it without navigation.
There is a free parking in front for the visitors.
When the weather is nice you can visit both the Museum and the Archeological Park in front and around the Museum.
Ticket is 1300 HUF (3.6 EUR or 4.2 USD) in Winter Season (Nov-March) and 1900 HUF (5.3 EUR or 6.4 USD) in Summer Season (April to October) per person.
There is also an Amphitheater about 400m right of the Museum on the main road, easily reachable by foot. You will get a map inside for free. Staff is polite and knows English
It is worth it, a lot to see and have a great time.
Must Visit!
A couple of minutes drive from Budapest center, very easy to find, a lot of road sign for the Aquincum, so you can easily find it without navigation.
There is a free parking in front for the visitors.
When the weather is nice you can visit both the Museum and the Archeological Park in front and around the Museum.
Ticket is 1300 HUF (3.6 EUR or 4.2 USD) in Winter Season (Nov-March) and 1900 HUF (5.3 EUR or 6.4 USD) in Summer Season (April to October) per person.
There is also an Amphitheater about 400m right of the Museum on the main road, easily reachable by foot. You will get a map inside for free. Staff is polite and knows English
It is worth it, a lot to see and have a great time.
Must Visit!
Written 16 November 2021
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Lombemilia18
Milan, Italy393 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
Roman ruins accessible at €5.40 if standard adults or €2.70 (half) if students, positioned in a hideous place on the edge of Budapest with state road, railway and ruined houses as a backdrop.
You will see more of the stones put back together with the restoration (not always done well), the only noteworthy element is a mosaic of the baths / spa that is closed by a mixed structure of reconstructed stones, ruined opaque plastic and barred door, so good luck.
There are also two internal museums, but as early as 4.30pm they kick you out even though the closing time is half an hour later (poor people, they have to work so hard!).
Absolutely avoidable and quite sad
You will see more of the stones put back together with the restoration (not always done well), the only noteworthy element is a mosaic of the baths / spa that is closed by a mixed structure of reconstructed stones, ruined opaque plastic and barred door, so good luck.
There are also two internal museums, but as early as 4.30pm they kick you out even though the closing time is half an hour later (poor people, they have to work so hard!).
Absolutely avoidable and quite sad
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Written 5 November 2024
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KK
Copenhagen, Denmark216 contributions
Apr 2022
Interesting museum, about the old Roman settlement ruins next to the Sziget island. It has a small indoor museum with different artifacts from the ruins, and a larger outdoor one with larger objects. There are various information signs around the area, that explain what type of building the ruin once was.
It is worth spending a few hours. There is a children offer at the last Sunday of each month at a reduced price. Check out their own website for updated info.
It is worth spending a few hours. There is a children offer at the last Sunday of each month at a reduced price. Check out their own website for updated info.
Written 30 April 2022
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Peter W
Sheffield, UK233 contributions
May 2023
Once you've done all of the key sights in Budapest, why not be adventurous and take the M5 suburban railway or 106/34 buses out to Aquincum? The former Roman settlement covers a very large site (bigger than anything comparable in UK) with lots of building remains with explanatory info-boards. Additionally, there is a new visitor centre with toilets, drink machines and an amazing collection of Roman tools, intact cookware and storage jars, oil lamps and belt clasps plus a very interesting exhibition building hosting a very interesting display chronicling the importance of food to the Romans. All in all a great half-day visit.
Written 5 May 2023
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hrtraveler
Denver, CO1,108 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Amazing ruins; if you enjoy this sort of thing you've got to go. Don't be put off by the fact that it's a bit north of town; we are directionally challenged and it only took a bit of effort to find our way-and it helps that the metro connects at the same station with the H5 suburban rail, which takes you there.
The ruins themselves are amazing, and the museum on site is a gem. We spent several hours wondering through the ruins and the museum(with its unique water organ).
If ruins interest you-GO!
The ruins themselves are amazing, and the museum on site is a gem. We spent several hours wondering through the ruins and the museum(with its unique water organ).
If ruins interest you-GO!
Written 6 April 2023
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skink
Falls Church, VA668 contributions
Jul 2022
This is a very well done museum and site for Roman ruins. Bring good shoes as the outdoor ruins are fairly extensive with very informative panels in Hungarian and English. The museum is very modern with excellent displays of tools, coins, household goods, amphora, and other items from the Roman times. You will need a good 1 1/2-2 hours to explore everything include the very extensive outdoor exhibit of sarcophagus and statues.
Written 24 July 2022
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alehope30
115 contributions
Aug 2021
If you are in Budapest and you are interested in the great Roman Empire, Aquincum deserves to be seen.
The site is easily accessible, take the red metro line until stop Batthyany ter. From here take the urban train line H5. Be careful, don’t get confused with the trams on the surface. The line H5 starts underground and there is the stop named “Aquincum”, so it is easy. The site costs 1900 HUF for 1 adult.
You can simply walking among the ruins and enjoy the finds and reconstructions in the museum.
It is all interesting, but I have to say the site is a bit dispersive. In the site, there are several small houses where you can go and to get information and see finds, so, in my opinion, it would be necessary a map.
We didn’t find any map and it was also poor of indications.
In conclusion, this site deserves a visit, but it should be better valued and, of course, communication should be improved.
The site is easily accessible, take the red metro line until stop Batthyany ter. From here take the urban train line H5. Be careful, don’t get confused with the trams on the surface. The line H5 starts underground and there is the stop named “Aquincum”, so it is easy. The site costs 1900 HUF for 1 adult.
You can simply walking among the ruins and enjoy the finds and reconstructions in the museum.
It is all interesting, but I have to say the site is a bit dispersive. In the site, there are several small houses where you can go and to get information and see finds, so, in my opinion, it would be necessary a map.
We didn’t find any map and it was also poor of indications.
In conclusion, this site deserves a visit, but it should be better valued and, of course, communication should be improved.
Written 29 August 2021
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D B
Nova Scotia, Canada285 contributions
Jul 2022
Roman ruins. An amazing site. It was an ancient city, situated of the northeastern borders of the province of Pannonia within the Roman Empire. The ruins of the city are found in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. The ruins of a three-level aqueduct were discovered around the city, many of which are visable. You can see the evidence of public baths, central heating, there are also the remains of two amphitheatres. It’s a must see. Fascinating history.
Written 11 February 2023
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Mi spiace ma non so rispondere a questa domanda. All'ingresso c'è la biglietteria che avrebbe anche un po' di spazio per bagagli, ma non so se effettivamente si possano lasciare.
Written 22 August 2016
It's a Roman site. After they suppressed the rebels in Judea (with many casualties), they enslaved hundreds of thousands of remaining citizens. Jewish status was very bad in the Roman era since then, and you are not likely to find any Jewish remains from then.
Written 16 May 2016
Can you see the ruins without having to go to the Museum, and is it cheaper, or the same price?
Written 23 February 2016
Yes the prices are split but it would be a shame to miss the museum. It holds one of the few late Roman helms ever found and it is just incredible. You will also have to pay a further fee in order to take photos.
Written 2 April 2016
Good afternoon. How do I get to the Museum and the ruins by public transport from Keleti railway station?
Written 4 August 2015
Metro line 2 to Batthyanyi ter, special train ( green) goes towards Szentendre. Normal transport tickets or daily cards can be used.
Written 27 April 2019
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