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Budapest · Hungary

House of Terror Museum

Known locally as Terror Háza

Museum examining the fascist and communist dictatorships of twentieth-century Hungary.

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House of Terror Museum Tbachner · CC BY 3.0
Typical visit
2 hours
Setting
Indoor
Region
Budapest
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

Museum examining the fascist and communist dictatorships of twentieth-century Hungary. The exhibition uses a former party and secret-police building to explore state violence and memory.

What you will see

  • Exhibitions and collections.
  • Good photo spots.
  • Easy pairing with nearby stops.

History

The exhibition uses a former party and secret-police building to explore state violence and memory.

Photographs

House of Terror Museum

Tbachner · CC BY 3.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Pair it with other stops in Budapest or the surrounding area.

  2. 2

    Start earlier in the day if you want quieter interiors or more time for exhibitions.

  3. 3

    Check current local opening details shortly before travel.

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Hungary's capital with riverfront monuments, grand baths, hilltop heritage and major museums.

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