Underground Railway Museum, Transport museum beneath Deák Ferenc square, Budapest, Hungary
This museum occupies a former tunnel section of the M1 metro line beneath Deák Ferenc square. Inside, restored vintage carriages and transportation objects from different eras are displayed to show how the system evolved.
The museum was founded in 1975 to preserve the history of continental Europe's first underground railway, which opened in 1896. This line marked a turning point for urban mobility in the late 19th century.
The displays showcase how underground transport shaped the way people moved through the city. Visitors can see how engineering solutions responded to the city's growth and the role this system played in connecting different neighborhoods.
The museum is located inside the main ticket office of Deák Ferenc metro station and is open from Tuesday to Sunday. Since the exhibition sits underground, bringing a light jacket is helpful, as tunnels tend to stay cool year-round.
A marble plaque inside marks Emperor Franz Joseph's inaugural ride on May 8, 1896, during the city's millennial celebrations. This detail links the opening to a momentous occasion in Hungarian history that visitors often miss.
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