House of Terror Museum

Leaving aside its meaning and importance, it is a poorly organized organization designed to make money today rather than to show the suffering of the Hungarian people. I think it is more important to present the hardships and drama to the world in different languages (at no extra cost), but for 2000ft they only offer it in English. Hungarian people already know what happened in that period, whoever thought of organizing the whole museum in Hungarian is wrong!

I had never been here before, and it was incredibly interesting to rediscover my country’s history. The exhibition is very visual, with lots of interviews on the screens and many pictures. I’d also add that I believe the audio guide is a must. Without it, the experience could become a bit dull, but the audio guide turns it into a captivating journey through Hungary’s turbulent times. You can buy tickets on the spot. (ONLINE is not possible atm).

Taking pictures inside is not allowed. Very interactive exhibition. It tells the story of the building that was used as SS Nazi HQ, then Red Army, all the torture and murders in the cellars... Be prepared for some shocking video footages. Overall - super interesting and disturbing at the same time, makes you think about all the war crimes comitted by humankind...

I can finally understand in details the history of this country thanks to the museum. There are 3 floor to understand the whole story that is globally complete. You can also see some historic object and furnitures inside. Altough, you can’t understand the story in details if you don’t speak hungarian so You’ll need audio guide ( 2000 forint ) that have 8 different language. The basement is the best part as it is the most immersive part of the museum… Also, you’ll find more screen in the museum than historical objects so maybe some of you will find it boring if you expect to more see historical furnitures. Plus, the audio guide is incomplete in french ( idk for the other languages ) because the name of paintings and object are not written but it is in english and pleaseeeeee change the headset of the audioguide because it is really uncomfortable so it is a bit annoying to fully enjoy the experience. Overall, I enjoyed this museum and I would recommend it for sure, I think it is a must when you come to Budapest if you haven’t done some research about the country’s history.

Very disappointing: (NO INFO,NOT SUSTAINABLE) 1. Stuff is not pleasant, no explanation of importance to get audio guide. Even with audioguide we didn't like it. No guidance from ticketing, literally nothing 2. There isn't a concept of the story. The most shocking part is that information from history is VERY shallow. 3. It is called a house of terror. There is no single explanation the way they were torturing them, 4. There is not so much information about Nazi time and what happened during WWII 5. Museum look modernized with some trying of giving you vibe as other museum are 6. There are those pics I took that are among 20 papers that you collect. It uses so much paper as can all the text fit in 1/4 of the page. IT IS NOT SUSTAINABLE AND GOOD FOR ENVIRONMENT.

Visited mid week in mid October 2024. Allow around 3 hours. The staff speak English. Get the audio guide (many languages) - it costs a little more but adds real value. Very eye-opening and sobering: be careful if taking a young child in as there are some gruesome pictures and videos. It makes you stop and think about how easy it is to turn people against each other. The Hungarians had a rough time of it all. Photos inside are prohibited but people do take them (we did not). Free cloak room for bags and jackets etc. There is also a book store and a cafe. There are toilets, but the queue can be a little long

Better than I thought! Having read some of the other reviews I thought I wouldn't find it interesting. There is a good variety of exhibits and a good mix of interesting exhibits for those in to their history and not. Did find it interesting the room made out of soap bars and the library. The tank in the entrance is also very impressive. Entry price is reasonable at €10. Apparently photos are not allowed to be taken while inside. The staff seemed friendly though.

Amazing museum with a unique style and a lot of information to take in. The house of terror has a rich history and I would strongly recommend the audioguide because the museum itself is mostly in Hungarian. The other option is to read the information paper in every room but the audioguide gives more insights. The only downside is that the sound on the rooms is too loud sometimes, disturbing your audioguide experience. However, this museum is a must if you are in Budapest.

Leaving aside its meaning and importance, it is a poorly organized organization designed to make money today rather than to show the suffering of the Hungarian people. I think it is more important to present the hardships and drama to the world in different languages (at no extra cost), but for 2000ft they only offer it in English. Hungarian people already know what happened in that period, whoever thought of organizing the whole museum in Hungarian is wrong!

I had never been here before, and it was incredibly interesting to rediscover my country’s history. The exhibition is very visual, with lots of interviews on the screens and many pictures. I’d also add that I believe the audio guide is a must. Without it, the experience could become a bit dull, but the audio guide turns it into a captivating journey through Hungary’s turbulent times. You can buy tickets on the spot. (ONLINE is not possible atm).

Taking pictures inside is not allowed. Very interactive exhibition. It tells the story of the building that was used as SS Nazi HQ, then Red Army, all the torture and murders in the cellars... Be prepared for some shocking video footages. Overall - super interesting and disturbing at the same time, makes you think about all the war crimes comitted by humankind...

I can finally understand in details the history of this country thanks to the museum. There are 3 floor to understand the whole story that is globally complete. You can also see some historic object and furnitures inside. Altough, you can’t understand the story in details if you don’t speak hungarian so You’ll need audio guide ( 2000 forint ) that have 8 different language. The basement is the best part as it is the most immersive part of the museum… Also, you’ll find more screen in the museum than historical objects so maybe some of you will find it boring if you expect to more see historical furnitures. Plus, the audio guide is incomplete in french ( idk for the other languages ) because the name of paintings and object are not written but it is in english and pleaseeeeee change the headset of the audioguide because it is really uncomfortable so it is a bit annoying to fully enjoy the experience. Overall, I enjoyed this museum and I would recommend it for sure, I think it is a must when you come to Budapest if you haven’t done some research about the country’s history.

Very disappointing: (NO INFO,NOT SUSTAINABLE) 1. Stuff is not pleasant, no explanation of importance to get audio guide. Even with audioguide we didn't like it. No guidance from ticketing, literally nothing 2. There isn't a concept of the story. The most shocking part is that information from history is VERY shallow. 3. It is called a house of terror. There is no single explanation the way they were torturing them, 4. There is not so much information about Nazi time and what happened during WWII 5. Museum look modernized with some trying of giving you vibe as other museum are 6. There are those pics I took that are among 20 papers that you collect. It uses so much paper as can all the text fit in 1/4 of the page. IT IS NOT SUSTAINABLE AND GOOD FOR ENVIRONMENT.

Visited mid week in mid October 2024. Allow around 3 hours. The staff speak English. Get the audio guide (many languages) - it costs a little more but adds real value. Very eye-opening and sobering: be careful if taking a young child in as there are some gruesome pictures and videos. It makes you stop and think about how easy it is to turn people against each other. The Hungarians had a rough time of it all. Photos inside are prohibited but people do take them (we did not). Free cloak room for bags and jackets etc. There is also a book store and a cafe. There are toilets, but the queue can be a little long

Better than I thought! Having read some of the other reviews I thought I wouldn't find it interesting. There is a good variety of exhibits and a good mix of interesting exhibits for those in to their history and not. Did find it interesting the room made out of soap bars and the library. The tank in the entrance is also very impressive. Entry price is reasonable at €10. Apparently photos are not allowed to be taken while inside. The staff seemed friendly though.

Amazing museum with a unique style and a lot of information to take in. The house of terror has a rich history and I would strongly recommend the audioguide because the museum itself is mostly in Hungarian. The other option is to read the information paper in every room but the audioguide gives more insights. The only downside is that the sound on the rooms is too loud sometimes, disturbing your audioguide experience. However, this museum is a must if you are in Budapest.