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Budapest History Museum

Budapest History Museum
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Type of Site
Museums, Castles, Palaces, Historic Homes
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
History, Architecture
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Price: $5-$10
Is there parking?: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Budapest History Museum

Budapesti Történeti Múzeum

Museum Brings Budapest's Turbulent History to Life


Must See

Address: Phone:
Buda Castle Royal Palace, wing E
Castle Hill
Budapest, 1014
+36 1 487 8800 (Telephone Center) / +36 1 487 8887 (Ticket Office/Museum Shop)

Description

This museum is definitely worth a visit, especially if you have been enchanted by the beauty of Budapest and you want to learn more about it. It is housed in one of the wings of the actual palace. You will find several exhibitions retelling the city's long and turbulent history as well as sections that have been renovated to show what the palace used to look like in medieval times. There is also a fine collection of statues. Do be aware that the museum has changing opening hours and days: from mid-May to mid-September, it is open every day; during the rest of the year it is closed on Tuesdays.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 10am-6pm, Wed-Mon, (Mar-mid-May); 10am-6pm, daily, (mid-May-mid-Sept); 10am-6pm, Wed-Mon, (mid-Sept-Oct); 10am-4pm, Wed-Mon, (Nov-Feb)
Visit Time: 1hr-2hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $5-$10

Exposure

Indoor with no climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Nearest Train or Bus: Castle Bus/ Bus 5, 16, 78/ Funicular
Best Modes of Transportation: Bus Taxi Walking
Parking Availability: No


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