Budapest Card - Museums

From 1 May 2004 the following museums provide a free entrance to their permanent exhibition in Budapest (please note that the temporary exhibitions can be visited for an entrance fee, from which Budapest Card holders recieve a 20% discount) :
	Ady Memorial Museum	Golden Eagle Pharmacy Museum	Museum of Military History
	Museum of Applied Arts	Hopp Museum of Eastern Asiatic Art	Museum of Ethnography
	Jókai Memorial Room	Transport Museum	Museum of Criminology
	Kassák Museum	Hungarian Commerce & Catering Museum	Semmelweis Museum of Medical History
	Museum of Contemporary Art-Ludwig Museum Budapest	Hungarian Agricultural Museum	Museum of Fine Arts
	Aviation Museum	Hungarian National Gallery	Hungarian Natural History Museum
	Nagytétény Castlemuseum	Hungarian National Museum	Museum of Sports
	Museum of the Fire Brigade	Vasarely Museum

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Museums: free admission
	Ady Memorial Museum Endre Ady (1877-1919) is a Hungarian poet of world rank. The interior of this memorial museum, set up in his last apartment, recalls the home furnished and equipped by the poet and his wife.	György Ráth Museum Drawing on a collection comprising 20.000 Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Tibetan-Nepali and Mongolian pieces, the organizers present Eastern Asiatic art in temporary exhibitions.
	Aquincum Museum In the museum and in the surrounding area with its ruins and lapidarium, visitors can see relics of the 2000-year-old Roman civilian town of Aquincum, including the world-famous water-organ.	Hungarian Agricultural Museum The largest agricultural museum in Europe is housed in a spectacular building, which combines Romanesque-, Gothic-, Renaissance- and Baroque-style sections.
	Vasarely Museum Four hundred works by the Hungarian-born artist – the "Father of Op-Art" – are shown here along with temporary exhibitions presenting works by Hungarian artists living outside Hungary.	Hungarian Museum of Commerce and Catering You are invited on an unusual sightseeing tour. Relics which once belonged to famous hotels, restaurants, cafés, places of entertainment, baths, and so on recall the ambience of Budapest at the beginning of the 20^th century.
	Pál Molnár Studio Museum Displayed in the artist’s own studio, which is preserved in its original state, are sacred and profane pictures by the acknowledged 20^th century artist, who was a member of the so-called "Roman School".	Hungarian Museum of Electrotechnology Visitors can extend a basic knowledge of electricity by studying experimental devices which actually work, and can learn about the development of the production, distribution and use of electrical energy.
	Museum of Criminology Evidences of criminal cases from the middle 60’s on. Presentation of several famous cases by maquettes and photos. Collection of police relics (plaques, Hungarian and foreign uniforms, etc.).	Hungarian National Gallery The national museum of the Hungarian fine arts. Permanent exhibitions: Medieval and renaissance museum of stonework remains, Gothic wood sculptures and easel paintings, Late-Gothic winged altars, Renaissance and Baroque art, Mihály Munkácsy and László Paál, painting and sculpture of the 19^th and 20^th centuries, Habsburg palatinate crypt.
	Aviation Museum Original passenger planes and gliders are displayed, along with models and the space capsule of the first Hungarian cosmonaut.	Hungarian National Museum Hungarian history is presented from the foundation of the state up until 1990. The Hungarian Holly Crown and the Crown-Jewels can be seen here. Stone work remains (lapidarium) from the Roman Age, the Middle Ages and from the early modern times.
	Banknote and Coin Collection The exhibition presents the history of Hungarian coins and banknotes – from the oldest Hungarian coin, a deanrius issued by Hungary’s first king, St. Stephen, to the coins and banknotes of the present day. A special section deals with the monetary history of Transylvania.	Hungarian Natural History Museum The interactive permanent exhibition and the interesting periodic exhibitions present an inside view of the colorful live of minerals, primordial beings, plants, animals and people.
	Bartók Memorial House The life and times of Béla Bartók, one of the greatest composers of the 20^th century, are commemorated in his former home, where stamps and artworks inspired by him are also on display. Concerts of chamber music are held here.	Imre Varga Collection Statutes, medals, drawings and copies of the artist’s sculptures in squares and public buildings are presented here, together with the latest works by the famous Hungarian sculptor Imre Varga.
	Bible Museum The first printed Greek New testament issued by Erasmus; the Luther Old Testament translation; the so-called Vizsolyi Bible, the first complete Hungarian translation of the Bible can also be admired on the comprehensive Bible history exhibition.	Jewish Museum and Synagogue Visitors will find here relics of the Hungarian Jewish community, including religious objects relating to its special holidays, articles used in everyday life and the Holocaust memorial room.
	Budapest Exhibition Hall The Hungarian and foreign artists whose works are shown in the exhibitions here represent the most diverse trends in contemporary painting sculpture, installations, photography and the applied arts.	Jókai Memorial Room Mór Jókai (1825-1904) was one of the best Hungarian writers. Objects recalling the great storyteller are shown in the museum, along with furniture that once belonged to him.
	Budapest History Museum Besides the exhibitions presenting the history of Budapest, visitors can also see reconstructed sections, and Gothic sculptures from the Mediaeval Royal Palace.	Kassák Museum Lajos Kassák (1887-1967) was an avant-garde writer and artist of European renown. His works are shown here, together with temporary exhibitions on the subject of avant-garde art.
	Dorottya Gallery Exhibitions here feature individual contemporary Hungarian artists working in the fields of fine art, applied art and photography.	Kiscell Museum - Municipal Gallery Presenting a unique collection of paintings, prints and graphic art relating to the history of Budapest, the museum’s collection provides an overview of 20^th-century Hungarian art.
	Golden Eagle Pharmacy Museum A laboratory of "alchemist" character, complete set-up of several chemist's shops, sign-boards are all parts of the exhibition presenting the progress of chemistry, in the building of the first chemist's shop in Buda Castle.	Kodály Memorial Museum Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967) was an outstanding composer, teacher and researcher of folk music. In his apartment, which has been maintained in its original state, visitors can study photographs and manuscripts related to his life, along with some documents pertaining to his work in collecting folk music.
	Hopp Museum of Eastern Asiatic Art Necuke is the name of Japanese miniature carvings, from which the exhibition shows 250 pieces. THese are little medicine boxes, tobacco canisters, writing utensil holders worn on the belt of the kimono.	Liszt Memorial Museum In the former apartment of Ferenc Liszt (1811-1886) in the academy of music, his musical instruments, furniture, personal belongings and manuscripts are exhibited. In the medial room there are periodical exhibitions.
	Exhibition Halls of the National Board for Protection of Historic Monuments The lives and achievements of great Hungarian architects are presented, along with a history of Hungarian architecture, and past and present efforts to protect historic monuments.	Matthias Church - Collection of Ecclesiastical Art Visitors will find a lapidarium, religions relics, a copy of the Coronation Jewels, the Chapel of the Order of Hospitalers, and (in the Treasury) numerous masterpieces of goldsmith’s art.
	Ernst Museum The exhibitions that change monthly-bimonthly present the most important artistic, cultural phenomena, facts, and oeuvres of the 20th century. The exhibitions are accompanied by various programmes.	Mediaeval Jewish Prayer-House The museum houses documents and objects recalling the life and culture of the Jewish community of Buda, along with some carved stone relics and tombstones.
	Exhibition House of the Budapest Gallery Exhibitions are put on here which present different trends in contemporary fine and applied art in Hungary and abroad.	Nagytétény Castlemuseum A unique exhibition organised in 28 rooms, presenting the European furniture history from the Gothic till the Biedermeier style. Connected temporary exhibitions.
	Museum of Contemporary Art- Ludwig Museum Budapest The collection is especially rich in works by American Pop-Art artists, and by German, French and North American artists active in the 1980s. It also surveys Hungarian art in the 1990s.	Herkules Villa Colorful mosaic flooring - put together from some 60 000 flags - of large Roman-age residential buildings can be seen in the museum. The most famous mosaic of the world represents a scene from the myths of Hercules and Deianeria.
	Foundry Museum The lives and achievements of great Hungarian architects are presented, along with a history of Hungarian architecture, and past and present efforts to protect historic monuments.	Railway Memoria Park In the nostalgia engine house of the Hungarian Railways some 100 museum piece trains, set of trucks are exhibited, the majority of them are still in service as nostalgia trains.
	Geological Museum of Hungary The collection of minerals and fossils relates the geological history of Hungary. An outstanding example of Hungarian Secessionist architecture, the building itself is especially fine.	Semmelweis Museum of Medical History On the exhibition representing the history of medication from the ancient curing methods till nowadays, there are among other surgical intruments, anatomical 'manikins' and paintings representing doctoring.
	Museum of Ethnography One of the largest Ethnographical Museums of Europe. It presents the art, customs, national dresses, way of life of Hungarians, nationalities in Hungary and other folks of Europe and outside Europe.	Museum of the Ambulance Services The exhibition illustrates the development of rescue operation techniques during the 100 year history of the Hungarian ambulance service. An interesting item among the exhibits is the portable iron lung used at the time when poliomyelitis was endemic.
	Museum of Fine Arts The exhibition features an outstanding collection of Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman art, along with a selection of European masterpieces including one of the largest collections of Spanish art outside Spain.	Textile Museum In the museum located in the group of industrial historic buildings the models of the textile-industry machines of various eras, the history of textile production and the entire equipment of a home footwear producing manufactory are exhibited.
	Museum of Music History Musical instruments from various periods, including instruments used by an entire army band and by an orchestra from the age of Haydn, are shown here, together with an exhibition presenting the stages in the career of Béla Bartók.	Museum of Military History A collection of seeral hundred thousand items, from weapons and uniforms to coins, flags and artworks. Its exhibitions recount the military history of Hungary.
	Museum of Sports Medals, mementos and photographs of famous Hungarian sportsmen offer an insight into Hungarian sporting history, complemented with video recordings and other documentation.	House of Hungarian Photography Three photo exhibitions, bookshop, library in a historic building, which is nowadays the center of Hungarian photography. Visitors can take a photo of themselves in front of the famous background frescoes in the legendary Sunlight Studio.
	Telephone Museum The first telephone operator center in Hungary was established in 1881. Centered around a switchboard which still works today, this "living museum" documents the history of the telephone.	Museum of Applied Arts In addition to the permanent exhibition entitled "Arts and Crafts", and besides the various temporary exhibitions, this year’s program features "Style 1900", in a series of exhibitions on the history of styles.
	Museum of the Fire Brigade Visitors can learn about the history of fire safety and fire fighting by studying exhibits ranging from the articles found in a 2000-year-old Roman fire station to modern equipment.	Underground Railway Museum Continental Europe’s first underground railway with motor-carriage traction was built in Budapest in 1896. Two of the original carriages are exhibited in a section of the original tunnel.
	Transport Museum Railway locomotive models unique in Europe (made on a scale of 1:5), old cars, motorcycle, trams, and models of ships show the development of transportation in Hungary.	Palace of Art Temporary exhibitions offer a glimpse of the achievements of contemporary Hungarian and foreign artists in the fine arts, applied arts, photography, design, and the latest art trends.
	Statue Park Until the recent political changes in Hungary, the gigantic monuments collected in this park used to ornament the parks and squares of Budapest. This open-air exhibition is without parallel in the world.	Stamp Museum This unique exhibition presents all the stamps that have ever been issued around the world. Several special stamps, e. g. the Hungarian "reserved Madonna", the Hawaii "missionary stamps", the smallest and biggest stamps of the world, and a collection of forgeries can also be seen.
	Bath Museum A nice example to the harmonic coexsistence of the past and present is the museum in the busy underground passage presenting the baths of the Roman Garrison.	Museum of War History A collection of several hundred thousand items, from weapons and uniforms to coins, flags and artworks. Its exhibitions recount the history of war in Hungary.
	Museum of flags This unique museum exhibits the current official flags of the countries and regions of five continents. A considerable part of the flags have been donated by presidents and monarchs.	Museum of mail service The museum on the first floor of an eclectic palace shows you a 19^th century post office, old mail service vehicles and other equipment.

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From 1 May 2004 the following museums provide a free entrance to their permanent exhibition in Budapest (please note that the temporary exhibitions can be visited for an entrance fee, from which Budapest Card holders recieve a 20% discount) :