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Home > Hungary > 5 Best Museums in Budapest, Hungary

5 Best Museums in Budapest, Hungary

By Dymphe / November 20, 2022

Looking for the best museums in Budapest? I got you covered with this list of amazing museums that you should really visit while you're in the capital of Hungary!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Museum of Fine Arts
  • 2. Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art
  • 3. Hungarian National Gallery
  • 4. Hungarian National Museum
  • 5. Budapest History Museum

1. Museum of Fine Arts

You can go to the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest for a diverse collection of mostly international art.

You can find here ancient Egyptian art objects and other classical objects.

Also, you'll see paintings made by old masters, sculptures, and old Hungarian works.

Furthermore, some prints and drawings can be found there. It consists out of more than 100,000 items. And, it is one of the best museums in Hungary.

What's great is that one day each month there is no admission fee. This makes going here one of the best free things to do in Budapest.

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2. Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art

The Ludwig Museum is the only museum in Hungary for international contemporary art.

So those looking for contemporary art while being in Budapest should definitely go to the Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art!

Here you find works by, among many other notable artists, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.

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3. Hungarian National Gallery

At the Hungarian National Gallery, you find all kinds of genres of Hungarian art, from medieval to Renaissance to Baroque art to contemporary art.

Besides that, it is the national art museum and houses the largest public collection of Hungarian fine arts.

So if you're interested in Hungarian art, then this is one of the best museums in Budapest!

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4. Hungarian National Museum

Want to learn about the history of Hungary? Then head to the Hungarian National Museum.

Here you'll find all kinds of artifacts relating to the history, art, and archaeology of Hungary.

Moreover, notable pieces of the museum include a ceremonial robe worn by Hungarian kings at their coronations. Also, you can find old bones of prehistorical animals.

Furthermore, silver coins and a Byzantine silver-gilt holy water vessel can be found there.

This place is not only a great museum, but visiting is also one of the best things to do in Budapest.

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5. Budapest History Museum

Want to learn more about the history of the city of Budapest specifically? The Budapest History Museum is where you should go. This is one of the most interesting places in the city.

Just like the Hungarian National Museum, you find here objects of archaeology and history.

Furthermore, the museum is located in Buda Castle. That is a real castle once used by the rules of Hungary.

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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