The Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) standing across the street of our hotel. It is the largest museum of Hungary. Some of our rooms have view to this building of unique beauty, which introduces Hungarian culture and history in approx. 8000 square meters. Throughout the 200+ years since its foundation, the museum has collected a huge amount of artefacts, archaeological, historical, and ethnical relics, which bring closer the history of the people of the Carpathian Basin. The museum has also hosted temporary exhibitions, like the Robert Capa or the press photo exhibition. The museum paints a realistic picture of Hungarian history, with all its grief and joy, thus it is an important and educational point of interest. The Hungarian National Museum is a must-see for both locals and foreigners.

Permanent Exhibition

The Coronation Mantle:

One of the most valuable pieces of the Museum is the ceremonial robe once worn by Hungarian kings at their coronations. According to the Latin inscription on the garment, it had been donated to the Basilica of Székesfehérvár by our first king Saint Stephen I and his wife Giselle in 1031.

Between East and West:

History of the peoples living in the Hungarian lands from 400.000 BC – 804 AD. Get to know relics from earlier millennia! Our archaeological exhibition presents to the visitor the history of the peoples of Hungary from earliest times up to the Avar age.

The History of Hungary Part 1

From the foundation of the state until 1703 – Middle Ages. In the first half of our historical exhibition, visitors can follow the main events of Hungarian history in the medieval period, by way of outstanding artifacts from the time.

The History of Hungary Part 2

From 1703 until 1990 – the Modern Age and Recent Times. In this part of the exhibition, we present the leading personalities and key events in Hungary’s history during the modern era and subsequently.

The Lapidarium

Hungarian National Museum’s collection of Roman stonework – is housed in an exhibition space under the south courtyard of the Museum’s main building and in a room belonging to the system of cellars that are connected to this space.

Prices and Opening time:

For the opening time and prices please visit the Museum website:

https://mnm.hu/en