Budapest History Museum / Castle Museum

History museum · Tabán

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Visiting Budapest: 3 - 4 Day Suggested Itinerary (Updated 2025)

"Housed across four floors of Buda Castle, this museum gives a comprehensive overview of the city’s entire history—from prehistoric times to the present—includes 15th-century rooms such as the old cellar you can explore, offers great views across town, and has free admission with the Budapest Card (open Tue–Sun 10am–6pm)." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/budapest-itinerary/

Budapest, Szent György tér 2, 1014 Hungary Get directions

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