The Hungarian National Museum was founded by Ferenc Széchenyi in 1802 who offered his collection of 15 thousand books, 12 thousand printings and one thousand valuable manuscripts to the Nation. The museum palace was designed by the great Hungarian architect, Mihály Pollack. The 108 metres long and 70 metres wide museum was built between 1837 and 1847. Eight Corinthian columns hold the neoclassical frontage which is decorated by allegoric figures. In March 15 of 1948 Sándor Petőfi recited his poem – the National Hymn (Nemzeti dal) – at the main staircase of the museum. This occasion is rendered on a memorial tablet in the wall of the stairs. In the inner staircase Pál Vasvári’s relief was placed, who was a leader of the youth in 1848 and who died in the War of Independence.
The Hungarian National Museum holds the country’s largest and most significant historical, natural scientific, mineralogical and archeological collection. A fascinating, large park surrounds the museum where several rare species of trees and bushes can be found. The shadowed paths are edged by many beautiful statues.
Transportation: Tram No. 47- 49; Metro No. 2 Astoria (5 minutes walk), Metro No. 3 – Kálvin Square
Opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
(+36-1) 338-2122
Budapest, Múzeum körút 14-16.
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