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What travelers are saying
- zookroCoimbra, Portugal267 contributionsInteresting history of the hospital turned into a nuclear bunker during the cold war. Signage to get there from St Matthias church was poor and we walked much further than we needed to. All being 60/70+ this matters!Written October 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FrankieNew Milton, UK31 contributionsThe building itself is beautiful and the exhibits are fascinating. I found the layout very easy to navigate and found most of the staff were friendly enough, but one older gentleman was very rude to me. After going around one exhibit I came out into a room with a few paintings so I went to walk around this room and view the paintings but this member of staff pointed at the door and said it’s that way. I explained I wanted to look at the art and he said no and pointed at the door again. After visiting the fine arts museum yesterday and encountering plenty of rude staff I wasn’t surprised, but I was upset. I guess it just baffles me that despite having paid for the full pass, I was made to leave a room without being able to view the art. It is a shame how negative experiences such as that can taint the overall experience of the museum.Written September 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PavlaPavlaChrudim, Czech Republic7,538 contributionsThe shape of this building was very interesting, it seemed to me like a huge U-ramp. At either of its elevated ends were small gardens, planted with grass, trees, and beds of flowers, there were places to sit, and steps which led up to the very edge of the roof.
I bought a combined ticket for the permanent exhibition and several temporary exhibitions (HUF 4,500). The ceramics display was fascinating. Several thousand exhibits were displayed here. Mostly there was no information about them, but I didn't mind because there were really so much of them that it probably would be impossible to read everything.
The permanent ZOOM interactive exhibition was very interesting. Exhibits attached on long rods and arranged in a special shape (it reminded me of hedgehog stings) were the main part of this exposition.
I also really liked the two huge models of Budapest. There was a restaurant on the ground floor of the museum. You could choose your food here in the form of a buffet. I ate cold cherry soup here for the first time in my life. It was absolutely excellent. It is worth going to this restaurant just for having this unusual soup.Written May 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bernie SBelfast, UK780 contributionsThis museum gives the history of Budapest from when the castle was first built. Very interesting but hard to find your way into it from the Castle Grounds which are huge. Free entry for over 70s. Worth a visit if you’re at Buda Castle. I particularly liked the restored mediaeval chapel.Written March 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AnselmColomGrays Thurrock, UK3,178 contributionsWe loved it. Won’t be for everyone but a great overview in a fun way of everything 1950-1990. Interactive and plenty to see and do. Can do 30 mins or 2 hours. Not the easiest to find but really nice inside and lovely service as well. Interactive Lada police car plus a few other extras. Good valueWritten October 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lynsey SWest Timperley, UK103 contributionsThis is a small museum dedicated to Franz Liszt. The museum contains some of his works and his piano and is where he once lived.
If you like classical music it's worth going to, but if you aren't that interested you may find it less so.Written May 31, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ignas KKaunas, Lithuania136 contributionsTo have such place in the middle of the city, itself brings value. There is space to improve, like to make it more interactive, or find a way to creat information stands more atractive. In general it was interesting to visit this historic siteWritten November 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sarah KEdmonton, Canada1,299 contributionsWe spent way more time in here than we thought we would. The details of what happened in 1956 are laid out so well here, with stories from locals who lived it (including English subtitles). Very moving.Written September 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NDCGlobetrotterBoston, MA186 contributionsVery special, small museum. Lovingly preserved and worth a visit by those interested in art nouveau, glass and mosaics.Written July 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HealdGreenForeverSlovakia278 contributionsKiscelli Museum is set in a beautiful building in a leafy courtyard, a short distance from Budapest's city centre. We enjoyed getting out of the craziness and into a more normal, lived in part of the city as we journeyed on the tram.
What was particularly interesting for us were the old guild and shop signs, however the content of the museum is varied and, at some points, unexpected (as a few rooms also house art exhibitions and displays).Written February 11, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SarahBexleyheath, UK11 contributionsSmall, quirky but fascinating museum with a real mix of local stories based on buildings, businesses and people within a short distance of the museum now housed by a hotel/bar. Low cost and worth a visit.Written October 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tberNew Providence, NJ1,109 contributionsDecadence at the top of Buda Hill. During a weekday morning in June, no problem getting tickets for entry. While it has all been reconstructed, a great insight into the Buda Castle in its hey day. Audio tour on ipad is provided with the ticket. Did not take very long to go through the room - other great displays in the area also availableWritten June 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Srinidhii Ganeish MallyaaNuremberg, Germany200 contributionsI was intrigued by the Petofi Museum when I saw it pop on the list of museums on Google and I made sure I visited this place. So there was no one except us and only some parts had translations in English but there was this very kind girl named Krisztina who on my request explained everything to me. Very sweet girl. She explained the contemporary arts kept in the temporary exhibition. After that she even explained to me the life of Petofi. He was a very famous Hungarian poet during the revolution time in Hungary. And she told me that many Hungarians are extremely fond of him and his works which is why an entire museum this big is dedicated to him. There are intensive details about his life maybe even observing his psychology and tracing what made him so great. Wish I knew the language to understand it with more clarity. Nevertheless Krisztina made me have a good time in the museum.
If you are someone who likes venturing into museums that don't appeal to most of the museum lovers then you would love this place. I loved it for the sheer vibe of it. These things are so old and with hardly any people inside you can almost feel all the energy of antiques hitting you. I spent 2 hours photographing and I have shared some of the many photographs.
The entrance price costs somewhere around 10 euros.Written March 6, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JoshChristchurch, New Zealand96 contributionsGreat restoration of a very neglected building into a clean, beautiful building. The surrounding fountain and flower compliment it perfectly.Written May 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- silangel1Budapest, Hungary4,182 contributionsVery nice area, clean and modern after the reconstruction. Beautiful building, cool programs. Perfect coffee and cakes. Recommended.Written January 4, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
