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House of Terror Museum vs Budapesti Torteneti Muzeum

Budapest History Museum and House of Terror Museum are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, House of Terror Museum ranks slightly higher than Budapest History Museum. House of Terror Museum has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 7 publications such as Concierge, Frommer's and Atlas Obscura.

House of Terror Museum
House of Terror Museum
8 / 10
Andrassy ut 60, Budapest 1062, Hungary
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Concierge Concierge
"This museum sets out to expose the ways and means of two 20th-century systems of oppression that held sway here—right here."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This building is not only a museum, but a vivid reminder of two tragic periods in Hungary's history."
Let's Go Let's Go
"The cold, ominous exterior is only a warning of what lies inside the museum on fascism and communism in Hungary that once served as the headquarters of the Hungarian Nazis." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"Museum dedicated to the terror regimes of Hungary. "
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
15.0
"The House of Terror Museum is a jarring but important museum that documents the dictatorial oppression Hungary faced during its fascist and Stalinist regimes." Full review
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Budapesti Torteneti Muzeum
Budapesti Torteneti Muzeum
8 / 10
Szt. Gyorgy ter 2, Royal Palace "E" building, Budapest, Hungary
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Concierge Concierge
"Dedicated to the history of Budapest in all its manifestations, sounds like a boring slog, but it's actually interesting."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Budapest History Museum looks at the 2000 years of the city, on three floors." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The city was so beautiful... the architecture is amazing." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Do not miss the Gothic sculpture room... which brings together very beautiful limestone statues and statuettes, which are often very expressive and are at their best under special lighting." Full review
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You should also not miss the royal chapel.
Frommer's Frommer's
"There's an extensive permanent exhibit dedicated to the history of Budapest that includes local archeological artifacts as old as 40,000 years on display." Full review