Hungarian Geographical Museum, Geographical museum in Érd, Hungary
The Hungarian Geographical Museum is a repository of maps, manuscripts, letters, diaries, photographs, and objects that document geographical research and discoveries. The holdings exceed 140,000 items, including collections left by the country's notable geographers.
The building was constructed in 1840 as a neo-classical manor house commissioned by Duke Fülöp Batthyány. It was later adapted as a museum to preserve the country's geographical collections and research legacy.
The museum shows how Hungary understands and shares its history of exploration and discovery. Exhibitions follow the journeys of people who traveled and studied the land, displaying their notes and personal items as windows into geographical research.
The museum is located at Budai út 4 in Érd and welcomes school groups for educational programs. Research facilities are also available for students seeking deeper engagement with the collections.
The museum garden features a specialized collection of Hungarian plant species and statues honoring major explorers. This combination creates a rare place where nature itself becomes part of the exhibition.
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