Kiscell Museum (Kiscelli Múzeum)
Kiscelli utca 108, Budapest, Hungary, 1038
Sprawling and eclectic, the Kiscelli Museum (Kiscelli Múzeum) focuses on art, culture, and the history of Budapest. The hidden gem in the Obuda district is inside a historic church and monastery and hosts rotating temporary exhibits featuring contemporary artists. Permanent collections run the gamut from an 18th-century apothecary to Baroque sculptures.
The basics
The sculpture hall features artworks originally belonging to a famous Buda Castle landmark, Matthias Church. Other exhibits display historic print machines, equipment, and tools—including some involved in the 1848 Hungarian Revolution. Public Places and Private Spaces, a permanent exhibit, presents art and everyday objects from various historical periods.
The museum offers guided tours in Hungarian and foreign languages on request. Admission tickets are free for holders of the Budapest card, and grant entry to either the Castle Museum or the Aquincum Museum for 30 days.
Things to know before you go
- Students and seniors get discounted admission with a relevant ID.
- Children six and under enter free of charge, while parents with kids get a 50 percent discount.
- Seniors 70 or over and visitors with disabilities (plus one companion) also enter for free.
- Entrance is free on three Hungarian national holidays: 1848 Revolution Memorial Day on March 15th, St. Stephen’s Day on August 20th, and Hungarian Republic Day on October 23rd.
- Visitors can step into a restored, centuries-old pharmacy.
How to get there
The museum is located in the Obuda district and is reachable by public transportation. Take tram #17 from Széll Kálmán tér or trams #19 or #41 from Batthyány tér to the Szent Margit Kórház stop. You can also take bus #165 from Kolosy Square to Remetehegyi út and walk down Kolostor Street.
When to get there
The museum is open year-round, although autumn and spring remain the best times to visit Budapest, which can plunge into sub-freezing temperatures in winter and intense heat and humidity in summer. The museum is open every day of the week except Mondays and every day of the year except New Year’s Day.
What is Aquincum?
Aquincum was an ancient Roman City built between the second and third centuries AD where Obuda sits today after Romans conquered the area from the Celtic tribes. However, it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that the ruins of Aquincum were discovered. In addition to outdoor ruins, the Aquincum Museum holds artifacts and archeological findings, including stones, coins, and mosaics.
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