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 Famous poet's residence |
Veres Palne utca, 4-6 District V Budapest 1053 Hungary +36 1 337 8563 |
Poetry lovers will enjoy this small museum: It is laid out just as the famous poet and his wife left it. It reveals not only the style and taste of a writer, but also furniture and finishings from the turn of the century. While you're looking around inside, it's easy to imagine that Endre Ady or his wife might return at any moment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Budapest's Roman Past Revealed |
Szentendrei ut, 139 District III Budapest 1035 Hungary +36 1 368 8241 http://www.aquincum.hu/ |
Budapest is so full of history that it's easy to forget the Romans were here two thousand years ago. Their settlement was known as Aquincum, and the Aquincum museum brings its' history to life. A large outdoor area full of ruins gives us a clear picture of building layouts and patterns, while the museum itself houses some real treasures, including the world-famous portable water organ. This musical device clearly shows just how advanced the Romans actually were. Admission: 700HUF adults; 300HUF students; 200HUF student groups (over 10 persons); 1200HUF family (4 persons) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hungarian money from National Bank |
National Bank, Szabadsag ter, 8 District V Budapest 1054 Hungary +36 1 302 3000 |
Coin and bank note lovers had better hope that they're in town on a Thursday, because that's the only time this small museum is open. Hungarian coins and notes (and their actual designs) dating from 1924 onward are on display here. There is also a collection of valuable commemorative coins on show. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Where the famous composer lived |
Csalan ut, 29 District II Budapest 1025 Hungary +36 1 394 2100 http://www.bartokmuseum.hu/ |
A visit to the home of famous composer Bela Bartok (1881-1945) is a must for classical music fans. Amongst other things, it offers a glimpse into the composer's personal life. As well as his own belongings, there is also a collection of memorial items such as paintings and even stamps. Bartok, who spent a lot of time studying traditional folk music, did not live in a traditional house; instead it captures the look of the early twentieth century. Admission is HUF600. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of the Bible |
Raday utca, 28 District IX Budapest 1092 Hungary +36 1 217 6321 |
This museum contains a large collection of bibles in various languages. It traces the history of the bible through archaeological and other major discoveries. There is also a collection of Hungarian bibles, in which written Hungarian was used for the first time. The museum is also of interest to calligraphers, as the bibles are mainly hand-written and illustrated (and illuminated). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine museum on Castle Hill |
Buda Castle Royal Palace, wing E Castle Hill Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 355 8849 http://www.museum.hu/search/mu... |
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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Caves beneath the castle |
Orszaghaz utca, 16 District I Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 214 3121 |
This is a great place to visit for many reasons, not least for its cool, shaded interior and interesting layout. Kids with big imaginations will love the seemingly never-ending maze-like corridors. The network of tunnels can only be explored with a guide (English-German- or Hungarian-speaking), presumably because it's easy to get lost down here. On your tour, you'll see storerooms, baths (a lot of time was spent down here) and the main attraction: German combat stations from the Second World War. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful architecture and furniture |
Kastelypark utca, 9-11 District XXII Budapest 1225 Hungary +36 1 226 8547 |
This stunning property is home to an even more stunning piece of architecture: the Szaraz-Rudnyanszky mansion. The building alone is worth a visit, being a beautifully proportioned, Baroque work of art. The interior has undergone several renovations and is now considered fully restored. It is a perfect location for the exhibition of European furniture dating back to the fifteenth century (no contemporary furniture is on display). The museum is a bit of a trip, but it's well worth it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Crime paraphernalia |
Mosonyi utca, 7 District VIII Budapest 1087 Hungary +36 1 313 8633 |
This rather bizarre museum is nonetheless quite interesting. It houses an extensive collection of police uniforms and badges as well as other paraphernalia from the world of law enforcement. However, the main attraction is the authentic evidence (in the form of photos and other materials) from famous Hungarian crimes of the past. Test your detective skills! Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small, stylish modern art gallery |
Nagymezo utca, 8 District VI Budapest 1065 Hungary +36 1 341 4355 http://www.ernstmuzeum.hu/ |
This small gallery is the perfect place to find out what's happening in the world of contemporary art. The exhibition space is clean and simple, with few distractions, and the plain walls and floors set off the work well. Sculptures can also be found amongst the paintings and other contemporary projects. You may not like all of it, but there's bound to be something you will find fascinating. This is a great place to explore. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All about Hungarian culture |
Kossuth Lajos ter, 12 Budapest 1055 Hungary +36 1 473 2440 http://www.neprajz.hu |
A view of the building in which this museum is housed makes a visit more than worthwhile: it is an architectural masterpiece - both inside and out. The Grand Entrance Hall will take your breath away with its arches, columns and staircases, all decorated with copious amounts of gold. The exhibits themselves provide an interesting and educational overview of the Hungarian people: regional folk costumes can be seen, as well as depictions of daily life in the last century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Apartment of the famous composer |
Vorosmarty utca, 35 District VI Budapest 1064 Hungary +36 1 322 9804 |
This museum is the actual four-room apartment that was given to Liszt by the Hungarian government. He lived here every winter for six years until 1886 (the year of his death). Despite his preference for simplicity, the government provided him with all the luxuries of the day, which make for interesting viewing. The building and its furnishings give us a glimpse into the composer's life and times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fire prevention through the ages |
Martinovics ter, 12 District X Budapest 1105 Hungary +36 1 261 3586 |
The entire known history of fire prevention is on display here, from an ancient Roman find (a 2000 year-old firehouse) to modern high-tech equipment. Car enthusiasts will love the beautiful antique fire trucks (most of the older versions were special cars rather than actual trucks) as well as the pumping equipment. In the fine tradition of fire fighting services around the world, everything is in ship-shape condition - clean and perfectly presented. Admission to this interesting and unusual museum is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flags of the world |
Jozsef korut, 68 District VIII Budapest 1088 Hungary +36 1 334 0159 |
Whenever a visiting leader comes to Budapest and brings a flag, it ends up in this museum. The walls are covered with official state flags, some of which don't exist anymore, or have been considerably altered. History and geography buffs will enjoy the almost impossible challenge of identifying what country each flag is from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Industrial museum |
Bem Jozsef utca, 20 District II Budapest 1027 Hungary +36 1 202 5327 |
This museum displays various exhibits from the iron smelting and casting industry. It's housed in a building that could be straight out of a Dickens novel. The original machines and equipment used for this torturous yet necessary work are on display and the atmosphere is one of a real factory. Some of the cast-iron items are truly astounding, bringing art to functionality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of the pharmacy |
Tarnok utca, 18 District I Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 375 9772 |
This is a fascinating little museum that is well worth a look. It shows how the modern pharmacy developed from the study of alchemy, as well as actual counter layouts and shelf displays from around a century ago. If you like unusual and interesting little bottles, containers and other such things, then this is the museum for you. Some of the working pharmacies in Budapest are also beautiful and fairly unchanged in the last century - why not pop in and take a look? If you're someone who thinks they don't like museums, this one may well suit you, as it is small and unique. It makes a very nice break from the bustle of Castle Hill. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Recreated cafés and dining rooms |
Fortuna utca, 4 District I Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 375 6249 |
This is an interesting museum to look around while up on Castle Hill. On display are actual room layouts from turn-of-the-century cafés, as well as from restaurant dining rooms. There's even a bedroom ensemble from the famous Gellert Hotel, as it would have looked in 1918. This museum may well present the look and feel of Budapest a hundred years ago better than any other. Once again, this is the kind of museum that makes you glad you stopped in. It's all fun to look at, and it's in a small space that needs only twenty minutes to do it justice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of the nation |
Muzeum korut, 14-16 (District VIII) Budapest 1088 Hungary +36 1 338 2122 http://www.museum.hu |
This museum's architecture alone warrants a stop, but it also played a major role in Hungary's history: Petofi recited his famous 'national song' from the steps here in 1848; there is a plaque to commemorate this famous event. The inside of the museum is also stunning, with lavish use of marble and ceremonial architecture. The displays give a thorough account of the history of the Hungarian nation. Admission is HUF400, making this one of the most expensive museums in the city, but it's well worth it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traces origins of Hungarian civilisation |
Ludovika ter, 2 District VIII Budapest 1083 Hungary +36 1 333 0655 http://www.nhmus.hu/ |
This building is made up of two architectural styles: a neo-classical façade and a modern, spacious interior. It used to be a riding school for the military academy but was recently converted for use as a museum. Exhibits depict the history of mankind in general but also specifically of the Carpathian basin. Children of all ages will love it, especially the life-size model of a woolly mammoth. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of the Hungarian Jews |
Dohany utca, 2 Budapest 1074 Hungary +36 1 342 8949 |
After visiting the adjacent synagogue, you will probably want to learn a little more about the history of Jews in Hungary. This popular museum traces their history from the early days up until modern times, with special emphasis placed on the tragic events of the Second World War. The Holocaust Memorial Room is also located inside. There is also a large collection of historical ceremonial items on display, collected from across Europe. Admission is HUF 500. From November to April, the museum closes two hours earlier than stated below. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memorial to famous writer |
Jókai Mór út 1 Budapest 3644 Hungary +36 1 4850 7223 http://www.museum.hu/tardona/j... |
Located in the leafy green Buda hills, this small museum pays homage to one of Hungary's best-loved writers, Mor Jokai. He had his first poem published at the age of ten and went on to write in several different styles, also anonymously. The museum displays mementos and tributes to the writer as well as some of his personal belongings and furniture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works of the famous artist |
Fo ter, 1 District III Budapest 1033 Hungary +36 1 368 7021 |
This small museum is dedicated to displaying the life and work of Lajos Kossak, a talented and fiery avant-garde artist, writer and poet. He firmly believed in the power of the working class and lived-through choice-in a fairly rough workers' area of Budapest. The museum displays most of his work. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful, eclectic collection |
Kiscelli ut, 108 Budapest 1037 Hungary +36 1 250 0304 / +36 1 388 8560 http://www.museum.hu/budapest/... |
The building itself has had a long and varied history. It was presented to the city as a gift in 1935. Today, it houses a wide-ranging and rather eclectic collection. The exterior of the building is in beautiful baroque style, while the interior has been renovated with tasteful simplicity and the emphasis has been placed on the exhibits. These range from an old printing press where you can get a personal copy of the revolutionary 'Arise Hungarians!' to more contemporary paintings and turn-of-the-century furniture displays. Admission is HUF 200. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic memorial collection |
Kodaly korond, 1 District VI Budapest 1062 Hungary +36 1 352 7106 |
Zoltan Kodaly was a contemporary of Bartok; in fact, they both studied Hungarian folk music together, traveling throughout the country. The two men made some 16,000 recordings (on wax cylinders) of peasant and folk music. Kodaly's apartment is an authentic and largely unaltered testament to his work. It contains period furniture as well as folk objects, manuscripts and items from his personal collection. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful religious artefacts |
Szentharomsag ter 2 Castle Hill, district I Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 355 5657 |
After touring the magnificent Matyas Church, a visit to the art collection might be just the ticket. Inside, you'll find everything from an exact replica of the Hungarian crown (complete with the crooked cross sticking out of the top) to gold work, a lapidary (gemstones) and a history of the church in Hungary. It's all beautifully presented. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient Jewish holy site |
Tancsics Mihaly utca 26 Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 225 7816 http://www.museum.hu/budapest/... |
Budapest has a proud and ancient Jewish heritage, which is slowly being revived. Both Buda and Pest hosted sizeable Jewish communities which were virtually wiped out during the Second World War. The medieval Jewish Prayer House is unique in that it is on the Buda side of the river (most of the current Jewish activity is in Pest, around the Great Synagogue). You will find rare remnants of the historic Jewish community of Buda including gravestones and even Gothic pieces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arts and crafts in spectacular setting |
Ulloi ut 33-37 district IX Budapest 1091 Hungary +36 1 217 5222 |
This spectacular building (designed by Lechner) caused much controversy when it opened. Today it is generally considered a masterpiece, although it has been considerably toned down over the years. Lovers of architecture and interior design simply must visit. The displays inside are almost all temporary but there is a permanent exhibition of Hungarian arts and crafts. It is worth noting that this was only the second such museum in the world (the first being the Victoria and Albert in London). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous modern artists |
Buda Castle Royal Palace wing A, district I Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 375 9175 |
The entire collection was a donation from Peter Ludwig (hence the name) in 1989. Once again, the setting of the museum is spectacular, situated as it is in one of the wings of the Castle. There are some big names on display although much of the work here is rather uninspired (Picasso's Matador and Nude is here, but it is a work that has attracted much derision). There is also a section devoted to Pop Art and a new collection of modern Hungarian work. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wonderful collection in stunning building |
Dózsa György út 41 Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 1 469 7100 http://www.museum.hu/search/mu... |
This spectacular and renovated building houses a museum that's massive in scale (slightly intimidating in fact), with a wide range of exhibits. It's noted for its Spanish collection, most of which comes from the famous Count Esterhazy who picked up the pieces at bargain prices. Everything from El Greco to Goya is here. There is also an interesting display of Roman vases and artifacts (lots of huge toga-holding safety pins) as well as many other works. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dedicated to the sporting world |
Dozsa Gyorgy ut 3 district XIV Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 1 252 1696 |
Budapest boasts such a wide range of museums, so why not a sports museum too? Inside you'll find a collection of film footage of famous performances, actual medals, lots of photos and other memorabilia from Hungary's sporting glory days. There is also a room dedicated to Alfred Hajos, Hungary's first-ever Olympic champion (at the first modern games in Athens in 1896). Not only did he win gold, he was also an architect and designer. A swimming pool complex is also named after him. He also personally designed another sports complex. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hungary's ambulance service |
Marko utca 22 district V Budapest 1055 Hungary +36 1 350 3737 |
This museum traces the development of the Hungarian Ambulance Service. Budapest seems to have just about every other kind of museum you can think of, so why not this? And since the fire brigade has a museum, the ambulance folks couldn't be left out. Dozens of photos and historic signs and notices as well as actual equipment make up the bulk of the exhibit. Admission is HUF 60. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Geological history of Hungary |
Stefania ut 14 district XIV Budapest 1143 Hungary +36 1 267 1427 |
The building that contains these exhibits is stunning. An almost perfect example of Hungarian Art Nouveau, it has a gorgeous roof with lacy features. Inside you will find exhibits and displays detailing the geological history of the nation. There are fossils, a collection of the various minerals that have been found in Hungary and explanations of geological phenomena. Admission is HUF 150. Guides are available in English, German and Hungarian. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cultural objects from Lutheran Church |
Deak ter 4 district V Budapest 1052 Hungary +36 1 322 4098 / +36 1 488 0475 (Tourism Ministry) |
The Lutheran church has a long and proud history in Hungary. This museum traces it from the Reformation onwards. The big draw here is the actual 'Last Will and Testament' of Martin Luther (dated 1542). For Lutherans themselves or those who are interested in the history of the church, this museum is worth a visit. Guided tours are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charts the preservation of buildings |
Tancsics Mihaly utca 1 district I Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 356 9722 |
If you've ever wondered how they restore or preserve all of the beautiful buildings in the city, then this is the place to visit. It's free and it gives a quick overview of Hungarian architecture (and architects), as well as detailing how buildings are maintained. It's really quite fascinating and shows how the work to restore such precious buildings is both painstaking and often controversial. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A fun way to learn |
Fény u. 20-22 Pest Budapest 1024 Hungary +36 1 438 5300 / +36 1 438 5312 http://www.museum.hu/search/pe... |
This is a place where kids beg to be taken. Almost all of the exhibits offer some type of interactive element (pushing buttons, pulling things, moving things about and so on). Each of the games is intended to reveal a scientific principle or give a demonstration. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A museum dedicated to Hungarian literature |
Karolyi Mihaly utca 16 Budapest 1053 Hungary +36 1 317 3611 / +36 1 317 3450 http://www.pim.hu/ |
This is the place that has collected all of the available books (of a literary nature) written in Hungarian. As well as the literature, there is also a collection of manuscripts and other related items, a tape library and a video collection. It is a brand new facility. The goal of collecting every item written in Hungarian took some doing, but the Museum believe they have succeeded. In doing so they are documenting the evolution and changes in one of Europe's most unique languages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Postage stamps of the world |
Harsfa utca 47 district VII Budapest 1074 Hungary +36 1 341 5526 |
Stamp collectors will be in awe of the fact that this museum has EVERY Hungarian first edition stamp as well as all their variations (every philatelist's dream). They also have stamps from around the world, all neatly displayed behind glass and at easy viewing level. Bring your magnifying glass. Admission is HUF 50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two authentic-looking post offices |
Andrassy ut 3 district VI Budapest 1061 Hungary +36 1 268 1997 http://www.postamuzeum.hu |
This small, cute museum is not to be confused with the Postage Stamp museum. Instead, this exhibit features two post offices as they looked at the turn of the century, along with some old equipment including delivery vehicles. It is definite must-see for those interested in the postal system. It is also a very quaint and original little bit of historical fun. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous collector and curator |
Varosligeti fasor 12 district VI Budapest 1068 Hungary +36 1 142 3916 |
This small museum offers you the chance to visit one of the beautiful villas on this street. Unfortunately, the inside has been completely remodelled to display the personal collection of Rath Gyorgy but it's definitely worth stepping into. Rath Gyorgy was the first director of the Fine Arts museum and, like many in his day, he had a passion for Japanese and Chinese objects. These items are clearly displayed inside the building that used to be his home. Admission is HUF 160. Guides are available in English, German, Hungarian and - believe it or not- Mongolian. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In honour of famous doctor |
Aprod utca 1-3 district I Budapest 1013 Hungary +36 1 375 3533 |
This small museum (once the home of the famous doctor) is beautiful from the outside as well as from the inside. Ignac Semmelweis made his name by discovering a cure for pre-natal fevers (which hinged around sanitary and aseptic conditions), thus saving the lives of many women. He became known as the "saviour of mothers". The museum houses more than just mementoes to him; there are pharmacy items, a mummified skull and other objects as well as models of dissection. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gold, silver and jewels |
Szent Istvan ter District V Budapest 1051 Hungary +36 1 317 2859 |
This treasury is attached to the famous St. Stephen's Basilica. It features devotional objects from Hungary, Austria and Germany as well as a large collection of chasubles (the garments worn by priests). The amount of gold used in some of the objects is startling and the detail of the work is also quite stunning. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Everything to do with telephones |
Uri utca 49 district I Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 201 8188 |
This is one of Budapest's favourite museums, especially popular with kids. One of the reasons for this is that many of the displays are interactive: children (and adults too) can send faxes to each other, operate an old switchboard and so on. Seeing the huge desk of the switchboard operator and comparing it to today's mobile phone technology really illustrates what has been achieved in the past 120 years. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dedicated to textiles |
Lajos utca 136-138 Budapest 1036 Hungary +36 1 430 1387 http://www.museum.hu/budapest/... |
If you thought that Budapest had every possible type of museum, you would be right. This museum opened to cover one area that had previously been left out: textiles. It is situated in Obuda, in the well-known Goldberger houses, and the history of the substantial Hungarian textile industry is traced and recorded here. Huge machines used in the manufacture of textiles are on hand and it's all quite fascinating stuff. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Planes, trains and automobiles |
Varosligeti korut 11 District XIV Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 1 343 0565 |
Part of this building (the central hall) was used for the millennial exhibition. Today, it is filled with motorcycles, planes, boats, trains and cars. There are scale-model locomotives on hand as well as other items related to their use. Also interesting is a section of the city's original chain bridge (which was destroyed during the Second World War and quickly rebuilt). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum about the metro |
Deak ter (in the underground itself) District V Budapest 1052 Hungary +36 1 461 6500 |
This cute little museum takes only ten minutes or so to see and is located right where all the metro lines connect at Deak ter. They have several old carriages on display as well as some equipment and detailed drawings of the plans for this old system (the first underground on the continent). You can punch a ticket to cover the admission charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dedicated to well-loved artist |
Laktanya utca 7 District III Budapest 1033 Hungary +36 1 250 0274 |
Thousands of people are charmed by the public statues and sculptures of Imre Varga as they walk about Budapest. This museum dedicated to him contains replicas of these as well as sketches and other items. Among his works is the memorial statue dedicated to Raoul Wallenberg, which was put in place in 1987, as well as the Holocaust memorial of 1991. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dedicated to "father of op-art" |
Szentlelek ter 6 District III Budapest 1033 Hungary +36 1 250 1540 |
Vasarely may be Hungary's most famous contemporary artist. Even if you don't know his name, you've certainly seen some of his work as well as the work of many artists his style has influenced. Wild geometric patterns and lines trick the eye as they bubble and swell (or appear to do so) and then all of a sudden you notice objects in the paintings (like the well known 'zebras'). This is an interesting gallery set in a beautiful home. Review © 2007, Wcities |