House of Terror

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

The museum is very interesting and high-quality. The atmosphere is created cool, in all the rooms you are imbued with the era, many exhibits of the corresponding time. The audio guide is convenient, switches in the rooms itself. The price is normal. But for some reason it is forbidden to take pictures in the museum. I do not understand at all why, and this is upsetting.

A must visit place when you are in Budapest. Do not forget to see the Iron Curtain in the front of the building. I actually missed it during my first pass, had to come back the next day to see it. Very poignant moment when you go through this

Didn't know what to expect from this museum but I was blown away by it. The immersive experience with former prisoners and slave labourers (may God save their brave souls) recounting the hardship they went through was heartbreaking. Please support this masterpiece and do get the audio guide when you pay a visit. It is totally worth your time and money.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

The museum is very interesting and high-quality. The atmosphere is created cool, in all the rooms you are imbued with the era, many exhibits of the corresponding time. The audio guide is convenient, switches in the rooms itself. The price is normal. But for some reason it is forbidden to take pictures in the museum. I do not understand at all why, and this is upsetting.

A must visit place when you are in Budapest. Do not forget to see the Iron Curtain in the front of the building. I actually missed it during my first pass, had to come back the next day to see it. Very poignant moment when you go through this

Didn't know what to expect from this museum but I was blown away by it. The immersive experience with former prisoners and slave labourers (may God save their brave souls) recounting the hardship they went through was heartbreaking. Please support this masterpiece and do get the audio guide when you pay a visit. It is totally worth your time and money.