Museums in Budapest

Budapest has well over sixty museums. They range from the more conventional, such as art museums, to unique exhibitions: the Underground Railway Museum or the Museum of the Ambulance Service to name just two. The majority of the museums in the city are CLOSED on Monday (there are some exceptions: Statue Park is open, as is the Budapest History Museum in the Castle, amongst others). In general the admission fees are very reasonable, and some museums are free but if you plan on visiting several then the best bet is a Budapest Card (see that entry), which gets you free entry as well as free public transport. Many of the museums are quite small and charming, and take but a few minutes to tour through. They are some of the most interesting parts of the city, too often overlooked by many visitors. If you think you don't like museums, try the Museum of Commerce and Catering on Castle Hill, or the Underground Museum at Deak Ter Metro station. You won't be dissapointed with your ten minute stop. Some of the most rewarding museums in the city are the little one's that have odd names: the Museum of Catering and Commerce is great, as is the Golden Eagle Pharmacy Museum. Be adventurous.