House of Terror Museum

Great art direction of the museum. You don't get to know the actual history cause everything is in Hungarian and the only English are on a paper in each different room that summarizes what are you going to see in that room

This museum is filled with artifacts that explain the dark period of nazi and Soviet influence over Hungary. It’s a compelling depiction of a tragic time. Audio guides are provided and automatically play a narrative in each room as you walk through. My only disappointment was that the rooms are also filled with lots of individual stories, music, and other sound effects that make it difficult to focus on the narrative. But definitely worth a visit.

The museum was absolutely amazing! So much immersive history and interesting things to learn. There could have been more info in English tho. Most info was in hungarian. Also the worker from cloakroom was constantly on a break tho so we had to wait to get our backpacks for 20 minutes after the tour

The House of Terror in Budapest is a haunting museum that vividly chronicles Hungary's grim past under Nazi and Communist regimes. Its powerful exhibits and preserved interior provide a sobering insight into the country's history of repression. The building itself, once a secret police headquarters, adds an authentic and chilling atmosphere to the experience. It serves as an important reminder of the struggles for freedom and democracy. A visit here is both educational and emotionally impactful. A must visit site for history lovers.

Very good museum with immersive sections. Shows the history of the people of Hungary during the second world world and after. Some very emotional videos of people involved and the difficulties they lived through. Very worth a visit to understand the events and realize the way people suffered. No photos inside. Bags larger than a certain can be left in free lockers. Audio tour available for extra which adds to the immersion.

A deeply personal experience and a frightening good one. I have no Hungarian comprehension at all, but I also do not need someone to hold my hand and tell me what is presented directly before me. Sometimes, the most blatant truth and explanation is a simple photograph, something that the museum does extremely well. While it may not be the most foreign-tourist friendly, it has an impeccable presentation, complete with music and tension building pacing even if you are going solo through the exhibit. However, the inability to take pictures during the museum was a bit frustrating, but I understand entirely given the distressing circumstances of the museum's existence and the tragedies it remembers. That being said, a few photos cannot give this place the justice it deserves. The museum definitely serves a propaganda purpose, but ultimately, at its core, it clearly presents objective facts and incidents that occurred during trying times in Hungary's recent history. You do not need to be a member of Orban Thought to enjoy this place, in fact, I almost can recommend coming here without any Hungarian language comprehension is actually the best way to experience the museum. A visual spectacle that offers an experience over a typical museum, arguably making it equally an art piece. Probably the best Museum in Budapest.

The museum did not meet my expectations in terms of planning, maintenance, and the explanation of the history behind each historical item on display. Especially considering the high ticket price and the lack of a student discount. Only one cashier was working, leading to a long line. The staff were impolite and rude. If I had to highlight something, it would be the last section, the basement prison area, which was very moving and memorable.

The House of Terror is a powerful and haunting museum right in the heart of Budapest. Stepping into the former headquarters of both the Arrow Cross and Communist secret police, you feel the weight of its history instantly. The exhibitions are intense, moving through recreated cells, impactful audio-visuals, and personal stories, you really get a visceral sense of the oppression faced by Hungarians from 1944 to 1990. The building’s stark design, with its black exterior and solemn ambiance, adds to the emotional impact. I found the layout very effective, starting with high-level overviews and ending in the dim, echoing basement prison cells. Give yourself 90–120 minutes to fully absorb it. It’s not an easy visit, but you leave deeply moved and with a stronger respect for freedom.