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The Underground Railway Museum, also sometimes called the Millennium Museum is a museum in Budapest that is dedicated to the history of Budapest's underground. The museum was opened in 1975 and is located within the Deák Ferenc tér metro station. Inside the museum, a station was recreated in style of the very first years of the opening of the M1 Line, also known as the "millennium underground", the oldest line in continental Europe, inaugurated in 1896. The museum includes trains that have made the history of the metro, along with documents, old tickets, old maps of the metropolitan network, photographs, scale models and historical finds.

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Underground Railway Museum
Deak ter, underpass

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Visitor information Underground Railway Museum

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 17:00
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00

Admission

AdultsHUF 350.00
PensionersHUF 280.00
StudentsHUF 280.00

Facilities

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Location & Map

Deak ter, underpass, Budapest

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Exhibitions

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Underground Railway Museum Reviews

Underground Railway Museum has 2 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Underground Railway Museum in Budapest offers visitors an insight into the history and development of the city's metro system. Located beneath Deák Ferenc Square, this small museum showcases vintage metro cars, historical photographs, and informative displays about the construction and evolution of Europe's first underground railway.

    Visitors appreciate the museum's authentic setting within a section of the original tunnel, which adds to the experience. The exhibits, while not extensive, provide an interesting look at the technological advancements and societal changes that came with the introduction of the metro system in Budapest.

    Some guests note that the museum is relatively compact and can be explored in about 30-45 minutes. While this brevity is a drawback for some, others find it to be a quick and informative stop during their city exploration. The museum's location, being easily accessible from the metro station, is seen as a convenient plus.

    On the downside, a few visitors mention that some of the information is only available in Hungarian, which can be a limitation for international tourists. Additionally, the lighting in some areas of the museum could be improved to enhance the viewing experience of the exhibits.

    Overall, the Underground Railway Museum offers a niche but interesting experience for those curious about Budapest's transportation history. It may not be a top attraction for all visitors, but it provides a unique perspective on an important aspect of the city's development.

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    Tereza • 8 Dec 2024

    If you want to visit this museum and buy a family ticket, make sure you are a “traditional family” according to the staff’s definition, because otherwise, you won’t be able to get a family ticket and will have to prove your family relationship by showing your passports!

    We visited the Budapest Metro Museum, and unfortunately, our experience was completely ruined by the unhelpful and arrogant attitude of the staff. The ticket prices are quite reasonable, but what we encountered while trying to purchase family tickets completely spoiled the visit.

    The price list clearly states that a family ticket is valid for two adults and one child under 18. When we tried to buy the tickets, we explained that we had one child (my brother), two adults (my mother and me, the sister of the child), and one additional adult (my boyfriend) as a guide. However, the staff member insisted that “a family means only a mother, father, and child” and refused to sell us a family ticket. Despite our attempts to explain that we are a family too, she wouldn’t accept it.

    When we tried again to explain that, according to the price list, we qualify for the family ticket, she demanded that we show our passports to prove we are actually a family. This was completely unacceptable. It was extremely uncomfortable that we had to literally prove we were a family just to get tickets as described. This attitude truly disgusted me.

    Visited on 8 Dec 2024

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