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Hungarian National Museum
Museum4.5 · 15 5704.1 · 1 598≈ 1 h 45 minEntry: ~3500 HUF
Hungary's foremost history museum, housed in an imposing neoclassical palace designed by Mihály Pollack and completed in 1847. Its monumental front steps played a pivotal role in the 1848 Revolution when poet Sándor Petőfi rallied crowds with his National Song. The museum preserves national heritage from prehistory to the modern era, including Roman lapidary finds, the Seuso Treasure, and the historic coronation mantle of Saint Stephen.
Highlights
- Stately neoclassical palace designed by architect Mihály Pollack
- Monumental portico steps where the 1848 Revolution was ignited
- Exquisite coronation mantle of King Saint Stephen of Hungary
- Important Roman archaeological collection and Seuso Treasure
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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