Museum of Hungarian Agriculture - Vajdahunyad Castle - Budapest, Hungary
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The biggest museum of agriculture in Europe can be found in the Castle of Vajdahunyad
Waymark Code: WMDN03
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Date Posted: 02/03/2012
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Museum of Hungarian Agriculture
The biggest museum of agriculture in Europe can be found in the Castle of Vajdahunyad on the Széchenyi-island in Városliget, Budapest in outstanding building. Its designer Ignác Alpár merged different architectural styles, made use of different elements, details of well-known buildings of historical Hungary. Citizens of Budapest named this group of buildings "Vajdahunyad castle" on the basis of the part of palace to be seen from the lake.
The building was erected originally for the Millennial Exhibition, and it has been used to host the museum of agriculture starting in 1897.
Entering the main entrance we proceed through the marble arched court up to the first floor via marble staircase. You can cast a glance over the inside of the building while visiting the exhibitions. Beautifully painted walls, enormous crystal chandelliers, carved pillars, stained windows can also be seen.
In this wonderful building in 5200 m2 ground floor area there are 8 permanent and some temporary exhibitions. The Museum of Hungarian Agriculture has exhibitions in the country as well which are worth seeing whenever you go on an excursion. The Georgikon Farm Museum is situated in Keszthely, the Farm Museum in Lajosmizse and the Agricultural Landscape Museum in Cece.»
Information
Address
1146 Budapest, Városliget, Vajdahunyadvár
Postal address: 1367 Budapest 5. Pf. 129.
Opening hours
Opening times: Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Opening times in winter (1 November - 31 March): Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Monday.
Entrance fees
for adults: 1 000 HUF
for children and seniors: 500 HUF
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