Museum of Military History

The Museum of Military History is a collection housed in a building that displays weapons, uniforms, flags, and military gear spanning many centuries. The objects range from medieval times through to modern conflicts and show Hungary's role across different historical periods.

The building was constructed in 1830 as military barracks and suffered heavy damage during World War II, causing the loss of many original objects. It was later transformed into a museum to document and preserve Hungary's military past.

The museum tells the story of how Hungary shaped itself through conflict and struggle, with visitors seeing real weapons and uniforms from different eras that reflect this journey. The collections help you understand the battles and decisions that defined the nation.

The best time to visit is Tuesday through Sunday when the building is open to the public. Comfortable walking shoes and enough time to move through the different sections are recommended, since the collection is quite extensive.

The outer walls still bear the marks of cannonballs from the 1848-49 uprising, embedded deep in the masonry. These visible impact holes tell a direct story of the violent fighting that took place in the city.

Location: Budapest

Operator: Honvédelmi Minisztérium

Opening Hours: April-September Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; October-March Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-16:00

Phone: +3613251600

Email: webmaster@mail.militaria.hu

Website: http://militaria.hu

GPS coordinates: 47.50421,19.02752

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29