Holokauszt Emlékközpont
Holokauszt Emlékközpont
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The Holocaust Memorial Center is a national institution established by the Government in 1999. In 2002, it decided to construct the building of the Center in Pava Street, outside of the traditional Jewish quarter, further emphasizing its national character.The Holocaust Memorial Center is one of the few institutions in the world, established by the state, that focuses entirely on Holocaust research and education.The visitors are welcomed into a unique space that was named as the most impressive in Budapest, beside the city's panorama itself by Frank Owen Gehry, one of the leading architects in our time. The modern building is organically linked to the Pava Street Synagogue, an authentic venue that once used to be the second largest site for Jewish worship in Budapest.The Institution is a center for scientific research education and culture. It welcomes visitors with interactive permanent and special periodic exhibitions, experience-based museum pedagogical programs and cultural performances. Guided tours are available in five languages and special, thematically focused tours are offered regularly. A bookshop and a cozy coffee shop contribute to a memorable visit.
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- stuart wAirdrie, United Kingdom10,348 contributionsA must for any visit to BudapestThis is the most impressive and impactful holocaust memorial I have visited, high quality venue and tells the story in a clear, educational and impactful way. Very moving. I highly recommend this as a must attend attractionVisited January 2024Traveled with friendsWritten January 13, 2024
- sunnybrae2016Aberdeen, United Kingdom38 contributionsVery worthwhile visitI liked the way this museum presented the story through the eyes of families. The exhibition is very wordy but very well written. All panels have Hungarian and English and the audio sections also have an English option. A harrowing subject well presented. Take a coat - this is a cold experience. We were warned!Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 2, 2024
- r tBromsgrove, United Kingdom736 contributionsInteresting placeVery interesting place that is well worth a visit. There's a lot of reading and details details. Many personal accounts of certain individuals. Was a bit out of the main tourist area but easy to findVisited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 28, 2024
- greatxpectationsDarwen, United Kingdom184 contributionsHarrowing information but worthy of reminding usPaid at the door ,discounts for over 62. Very reasonable cost about £5 each.Cloakroom available no charge. Security bag search at exit to be expected. All staff very friendly. Informative history of the Hungarian Jews experience of the Holocaust. Even though we have visited the death camps the museum was an eye opener.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 29, 2024
- MarineLille, France46 contributionsA must-see place for duty of remembranceAn important place to visit, with a beautiful synagogue. Everyone was really friendly, and as a student I even got a discount, which I didn't know about but the receptionist offered to me straight away. Each room is filled with information, pictures, videos, and extremely instructive. I went there during the week so I was completely alone, but I think it made the experience even more meaningful to me. Do be warned, if you for some reason intend to go there with children/young teenagers, that in the last room, there is an uncensored video. I found it important to see, but it could make quite the impression on them, so simply be careful about that.Visited June 2024Traveled soloWritten July 2, 2024
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Murray
West Kilbride, UK374 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Been to a few historical museums in my time, and really looked forward to visiting this one. However, as emotive as the subject matter is....this felt like a copy and paste museum. Picture boards, videos and panel information that is already available on the internet and I had seen it all before. Nothing new to learn, although the displays at the end of possessions of some of the victims of the Holocaust at the end was pretty powerful. Is it worth a visit? I suggest if you know your history, then you will have seen and read it all on the internet and seen similar already in other museums and it will not be worth visiting. If that's not the case, then by all means go and be enlightened.
Written February 10, 2020
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Jacqueline C
Geraldton, Australia92 contributions
Jan 2020
So moving, taught me things I didn't know. Hard to read and watch the images and understand why this happened. I didn't know the gypsy population were also persecuted. Such a sad part of our history and these museums are needed to make sure it doesn't occur again.
Written February 12, 2020
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Sidney
Christchurch, New Zealand19 contributions
Jan 2020
This memorial centre is deeply personal, with individual stories used to bring the tragic story of Hungary’s Jewish population vividly to life. To do justice to this memorial, one needs time - lots of it. Congratulations to the Centre for highlighting the desperate plight of not only Hungary’s Jewish population, but also it’s Roma - Gypsy - one.
Written January 17, 2020
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Diane T
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Sep 2022
Set in a lovely purpose-built building, incorporating a beautiful synagogue, the exhibitions were both moving and superbly presented.
I learnt so much more about the brutality and inhumanity of the holocaust, relating particularly to Hungarian Jews. There was no attempt to excuse the actions of the anti-semitic government and the collaboration of local officials.
This is fantastic value for money and a must for everyone who wants to get to the unvarnished truth about this blot on European history.
I learnt so much more about the brutality and inhumanity of the holocaust, relating particularly to Hungarian Jews. There was no attempt to excuse the actions of the anti-semitic government and the collaboration of local officials.
This is fantastic value for money and a must for everyone who wants to get to the unvarnished truth about this blot on European history.
Written September 25, 2022
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Chris S
Eglinton, UK763 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Spent a few hours in this centre today - about the Jewish & Romany people in Hungary before and during WW2. Very well presented (can follow the lives of several families all through the period), Very provocative and really makes one think, to say the least.
Well worth the visit
Well worth the visit
Written September 27, 2023
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Marine
Lille, France46 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
An important place to visit, with a beautiful synagogue. Everyone was really friendly, and as a student I even got a discount, which I didn't know about but the receptionist offered to me straight away. Each room is filled with information, pictures, videos, and extremely instructive. I went there during the week so I was completely alone, but I think it made the experience even more meaningful to me.
Do be warned, if you for some reason intend to go there with children/young teenagers, that in the last room, there is an uncensored video. I found it important to see, but it could make quite the impression on them, so simply be careful about that.
Do be warned, if you for some reason intend to go there with children/young teenagers, that in the last room, there is an uncensored video. I found it important to see, but it could make quite the impression on them, so simply be careful about that.
Written July 2, 2024
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Michael U
Las Vegas, NV47,128 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Housed in and below an early 1900's synagogue the Holocaust Memorial Center is a national institution built by the Hungairian Government in 2002. Focused on Holocaust research and education with design by Frank Gehry the Institution offers moving words from victims' families plus horrific footage telling a terrible history of Hungary's involvement. Guided tours are available, though exhibits are offered in Hungarian or English.
Written June 26, 2023
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Cristina D
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
the museum is very nice and easily reached by bus. Inside, images and tales of the history of the Jews and the tragic epilogue that we all know but must always remember. During the visit you also enter a Synagogue. Worth a visit for our culture and heart
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Written July 5, 2024
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sunnybrae2016
Aberdeen, UK38 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
I liked the way this museum presented the story through the eyes of families. The exhibition is very wordy but very well written. All panels have Hungarian and English and the audio sections also have an English option.
A harrowing subject well presented.
Take a coat - this is a cold experience. We were warned!
A harrowing subject well presented.
Take a coat - this is a cold experience. We were warned!
Written March 2, 2024
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Bianca M
Porto, Portugal102 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
A space often forgotten by tourists who visit the city but which deserves our attention. It's impressive! It's worth the visit. It's surprising what we don't know about the Holocaust until we visit this museum. I recommend at least two hours for the visit.
Written December 17, 2023
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nicht dass ich wüsste, es ist alles auf Englisch und Ungarisch beschriftet....
Written September 10, 2019
Me gustaría saber cuál es el tiempo necesario para una visita al Holocausto Memorial Center.
Gracias
Written July 3, 2019
There is a fee but it will not mean you have to skip a meal. They store your luggage also. It is on the way to and from the main airport. Plan about 2 hours to visit
Written February 19, 2019
I went today and was told no. There is an ATM 2 mins walk away, but the fees are ridiculous. However, there is a free ATM on the main road maybe 4 mins walk away.
Written June 7, 2018
How long would this museum take to have a good look, as a history teacher who already knows a fair bit about the holocaust but not specifically in Hungary?
Written December 19, 2017
If you teach history, you will want more than two hours to experience the significance of this place. It brings the trauma to life in a very unique way, and it causes the visitor to remember and feel the sorrow. It is a place for the brave to confront history that protects the future.
Written January 7, 2018
Hello, I am planning on going there in August with my family. Do you think it's too much for a 14 and a 12 year-old? I don't want to sugarcoat it but don't want to traumatized them either. It's really important for them to know and it's heavy stuff.
Thanks for input
Written March 22, 2017
Unless they are particularly sensitive they should be fine there are one or too disturbing photos but it is more about people's stories than anything else
Written March 23, 2017
emilycartwright2017
Wartrace, Tennessee
Do you buy tickets at the door or online before you go?
Written February 6, 2017
Hello, at the entrance will be fine.
Written February 6, 2017
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