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Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria) vs Budapesti Torteneti Muzeum

Both Hungarian National Gallery and Budapest History Museum are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Hungarian National Gallery scores marginally higher than Budapest History Museum. Hungarian National Gallery has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 5 publications like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Concierge.

Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria)
9 / 10
Szent Gyorgy ter 2, Budavari Palota, Budapest 1014, Hungary
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Concierge Concierge
"This art collection is the raison d'être for several sections of the Royal Palace located at the top of Castle Hill."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Hungarian National Gallery is an overwhelming collection spread across four floors that traces Hungarian art from the 11th century to the present." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"With a collection of more than 10,000 art objects, this museum is not for the cultural faint of heart." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, which comprises the immense center block of the Royal Palace (Wings B, C, and D), exhibits Hungarian fine art, from medieval ecclesiastical paintings and..." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Living in the Buda Castle, the Hungarian National Gallery is the king of Budapest, and unlike many before its time, its rule is just about perfect." 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