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Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Muzeum)

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“Nemzeti M_zeum (Hungarian National Museum)” Frommer's
“Magyar Nemzeti Muzeum” Fodors.com
“What's Doing In: Budapest” New York Times (free registration required)
“Sister Cities: Budapest, Prague and Vienna” Go World Travel Magazine
“Budapest: Gypsy Spell” Honolulu Star-Bulletin
“Choice Tables: Foie Gras and Fogas in Old World Settings” New York Times (free registration required)
“Hungary: Budapest- A capital city for all the senses” Washington International
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 140 attractions in Budapest
Traveler Description: The history of Hungary and its people through the ages is covered in many magnificent exhibits and works of art.
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Attraction type: History museum
Address: Muzeum korut 14-16 Budapest IX
Hungary
Tel: 361 338-21-22
Fax: 361 317-78-06

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Reviews of Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Muzeum)

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“Explains history of Hungary from prehistoric times”
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4 of 5 stars
simon1f
Germany
Sep 25, 2008

The basement has remains from Roman times, mostly statues, inscriptions and mosaics. The ground floor describes life in Hungary in prehistoric times. The upper floor describes life in Hungary from medieval times to 1990. I found the museum well laid out and everything easy to follow and understand. There are lots of descriptions in English on the walls and I... more

“Suspicious gap in 20th century material”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Dublin, Ireland
Jan 23, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

We went to the National Museum just to view the 20th century section and found it very mixed. The early years are covered better than the later years, which is disappointing. For example, Hungary's extreme right wing ruler, Admiral Horthy - who took the country to war in support of Hitler - is treated very sympathetically. There is NO MENTION... more

“A Trip Through The Ages”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
London, England
Jan 7, 2004
20/20 found this review helpful

The Hungarian National Museum must be one of the most complete, if understated in Europe. From the moment you enter the magnificent stairway leading to the first floor, which is adorned by marble columns and 19th century Renaissance inspired artwork on the ceiing and walls. The trip through Hungary's history is divided into 19 rooms, starting with the rise of... more

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Muzeum korut 14-16, Budapest IX, Hungary
Tel: 361 338-21-22 Fax: 361 317-78-06