The museum build between 1837 and ‘47 after the design of Mihály Pollack is one of the most explicit examples of Hungarian Classicism. With more than 8000 square meters of exhibition space it’s the largest museum in Hungary. The National Museum is one of the focal points of celebrations marking the national holiday of March 15.

Inside Hungarian history is presented from the foundation of the state upto1990, with a special focus on the Roman period, the Middle Ages and the early modern times. As the museum played a great part in the revolution of 1848-49 this era and 20th century history are also elaborately displayed. Don’t be tempted to touch the large iron hand from the communist era, the museum has got motion detectors and a loud alarm.