House of Terror Museum

Museum · Budapest District VI ·

House of Terror Museum

Museum · Budapest District VI ·

Intense museum on fascist & communist regimes, former secret police HQ

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Budapest, Andrássy út 60, 1062 Hungary Get directions

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"▲▲ Harrowing remembrance of Nazis and communist secret police in former headquarters/torture site." - Rick Steves' Europe

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House of Terror Museum

@nomadicmatt

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The 25 Best Things to Do in Budapest (Updated 2025)

"I found the House of Terror to be an intense, well-curated museum about life under Hungary’s fascist and communist regimes — the former ÁVH and Arrow Cross building houses multilayered permanent exhibits across four floors that do an excellent and moving job of conveying the brutality of those eras." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/things-to-see-and-do-in-budapest/

House of Terror Museum

@nomadicmatt

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

"This museum, housed in the former headquarters of Hungary’s secret police and the Arrow Cross, delivers a harrowing look at life under fascist and Communist regimes with four floors of propaganda, weapons, multimedia displays, and sobering context about the tens of thousands killed or imprisoned." - Matthew Kepnes

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

House of Terror Museum

@kmart

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great museum, take some time to go through it. budapest has a kind of wild history that you might not expect, and this place does a really good job of bringing it to life. definitely on the pricier side, but if you're going to only a few museums, put this one on the list.

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House of Terror

Jana

Google

I never thought I would be so impressed by a museum! I can truly say it is the best one I have ever visited. The reason for that is how it combines heavy historical content with a beautiful art form, making the story and the information incredibly memorable and impactful. A big thank you to the designers for their authentic and creative vision.

Sven M.

Google

The exhibition itself is awesome. It's vivid, intense, creative and full of material evidence of atrocities happened in the past. However, I didn't really like several things. First, almost nothing is translated to English. If you walk without the audio guide, be ready to miss 90% of what's written. Second, the info that is provided is pretty superficial. You get a leaflet at the entrance to each room in which you can read the essential info, but apart from that, it's pretty much just occasional politicians' quotes (only in Hungarian). Third, although it's impossible to deny the terror inflicted on the Hungarian nation, you can feel that the narrative in the museum is very emotional and prejudiced. This raises concerns about the objectivity of the presented facts. Nevertheless, we still enjoyed the exhibition. Definitely worth giving it a chance.

Brittany “Brì” Di G.

Google

The museum itself is beautiful and very interesting. They do offer a free coat check and REQUIRE YOU TO CHECK ALL BAGS. I would allot 3 hours to visit: to que to buy tickets (no online sales) then que again to check your bag/coat, then 2 hours to visit the museum at a comfortable pace. Followed by another Que at the coat check. Highly recommend the audio guide.

Frederic O.

Google

This is a very interesting point of view on the history of Hungary before and during WW2 but mostly after.. when the communism went over the nazism. It last longer and was much more terrifying from this point of view. Archives, photos, audios and the cave are very well preserved and give a thrilling view on those decades after WW2.

Nick W

Google

Get the audio guide! Especially if you dont speak Hungarian. The museum was great all around. Staff was attentive and helpful. The audio guide was great. The museum isnt big, and thus does not have any seating along the way, but is packed with information and exhibits. Some are pretty immersive as well. The basement cells and tank were especially well done. Worth a visit!

Nikolay T.

Google

A very well put together museum that is a rather insightful on the subject matter. I recommend using a voice translator guide for it. The tour of the whole place takes around 2 hours, maybe a little less.

Alix F.

Google

Sensational. I am a scientist - and I have never had a brain for history. This museum, however, is accessible for all. Visually appealing, makes you think, and so many opportunities to learn something new. You also get to go to the basement to see the actual cells where prisoners were tortured and worse. This museum was so good - to the point I would have gone again the next day! Thoroughly recommend.

texasman77

Google

This museum is very interesting and deals with the post WWII Hungary till the fall of the iron curtain. I highly recommend the audio headsets. Each room has a separate audio explanation. It will only move forward till you move to the next roo.. another plus is bathroo s on each floor.