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Agricultural Museum
City: BudapestAddress: H-1146 Budapest, Városliget, Vajdahunyadvár
Tel.: +36 1 422-0765,
The biggest museum of agriculture in Europe can be found in the Castle of Vajdahunyad on the Széchenyi-island in Városliget, Budapest in outstanding building. Its designer Ignác Alpár merged different architectural styles, made use of different elements, details of well-known buildings of historical Hungary. Citizens of Budapest named this group of buildings "Vajdahunyad castle" on the basis of the part of palace to be seen from the lake. The building was erected originally for the Millennial Exhibition, and it has been used to host the museum of agriculture starting in 1897.
Entering the main entrance we proceed through the marble arched court up to the first floor via marble staircase. You can cast a glance over the inside of the building while visiting the exhibitions. Beautifully painted walls, enormous crystal chandelliers, carved pillars, stained windows can also be seen.
In this wonderful building in 5200 m2 ground floor area there are 12 permanent and some temporary exhibitions. The Museum of Hungarian Agriculture has exhibitions in the country as well which are worth seeing whenever you go on an excursion. The Georgikon Farm Museum is situated in Keszthely, the Farm Museum in Lajosmizse and the Agricultural Landscape Museum in Cece.
Opening hours
Opening times: Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Opening times in winter (1 November - 31 March): Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on Monday.
Please note: last admissions half an hour before closing!
Entrance fees for the permanent exhibitions
For adults: 600 HUF
For children and retired: 300 HUF
Free entrance
ICOM-member card (International Council of Museums)
Discount of 25%
Budapest Card
Service fees
Guide (up to 25 persons): 8000HUF + 250 HUF/ person for 60 minutes
Please check in a week before visiting our museum if you need a guide. Tel.: +36-1-363-2711
Fee for video recording: 1000HUF
Conference halls
You can rent a conference hall in our museum. The hall can host 220 people, air-conditioned, equipped with an interpreter system, automatic blinders and presentation equipments. Please contact: Mr. Tamás Gráner (+36-1-363-0073 or +36-20-939-4127).
Buffet in the museum building
Vajdahunyad Café
Open: in the opening hours of the museum
