Budapest not only has some of the best art museums in Europe, but its cultural offer goes beyond that, covering many of the hobbies of its visitors.

In addition to the most popular artistic expressions such as painting or sculpture, the museums hide in their walls stories about the life of an entire country, reviewing its history and evolution.

One of the aspects that best shows the development of a nation is the use and evolution of its public transport. Issues such as concern for the environment or the logistical muscle to carry out some of the major works necessary to implement such a necessary and complex infrastructure as transport.

Best Transport Museums in Budapest

Hungarian Railway Museum (Magyar Vasuttorteneti Park)

Tatai u. 95, 1142

Beyond your historical curiosity, one of the main reasons for visiting a transport museum is your love of that means of transport. And within transport, the train, whether above or below ground, is the big star.

Although it is not located in the heart of Budapest’s city centre, train lovers have had to stop here since 2000, when the museum opened its doors.

Walk around its more than seventy square metres where you can discover a large display of machinery, carriages and exhibitions on the history of this means of transport.

Remember to take a look at their website, as they usually close their doors during the coldest months of the year and reopen in early spring. You can also get special discounts and offers.

Millennium Underground Museum

Deák tér, metro station

It’s time for Hungarian national pride to shine through. This museum boasts what is known as the first underground railway of Europe.

It is something the locals are most proud of, and no wonder. It is a great example of how advanced Hungarian society was already at the end of the 19th century.

Unlike the Hungarian Railway Museum, the Millennium Underground Museum is just a few minutes walk from St. Stephen’s Basilica. A very interesting stop to discover the evolution of Budapest’s transport and society itself in recent years.

Urban Public Transport Museum Szentendre

2000 Szentendre, Dózsa Gy. U.

Talking about the means of transport in the city, and even in the country, you cannot miss the Urban Public Transport Museum Szentendre, which exhibits the evolution of all the means of transport that the city has had.

It is an interesting stop, and as with the first museum, a bit far from the centre, to see the evolution of all means of transport and understand its history and day-to-day life over the years.

Aeropark Budapest

BUD Nemzetközi Repülőtér, 1185

We have saved one of the most incredible places in the city for last. It is one of the most interesting museums in all of Budapest, and you will certainly enjoy it whether you are a transport enthusiast or not.

Who could refuse to see the evolution of air transport with real planes? Forget the stopovers, enjoy real aircraft that show how Hungarian aviation has changed throughout its history.

And there are some very interesting and different aspects that will make you enjoy this visit. Visit during the night? Pilot a helicopter? Yes, yes and much more.