The Hungarian National Museum in central Budapest holds national history from the Magyar conquest to the 20th century. Founded in 1802, its 1847 Neoclassical building is where the 1848 Hungarian Revolution began: poet Sandor Petofi read his National Song from the steps on 15 March, the date still celebrated as Hungary’s national day. The coronation mantle of St Stephen (early 11th century Byzantine embroidery) is the collection’s oldest and most significant object. Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, moderate admission. Metro Line 3 (blue) to Kalvin ter.
museum in Budapest
Hungarian National Museum
Also known as Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum
Founded in 1802, Hungary's oldest public collection covering national history from the Magyar conquest through the 20th century. The building is where Sandor Petofi read his National Song on March 15, 1848, sparking the Hungarian Revolution. The coronation mantle of St Stephen is the centerpiece.
- Type
- museum
- Destination
- Budapest
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 1802
- Era
- Neoclassical
- Address
- Múzeum körút 14-16, 1088 Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.4912, 19.0629
- Official website
- Visit website