Mika Tivadar Secret Museum in Hungary
Description
First Hungarian Secret Museum Free Audio Guide – Available in 8 languages Daily Access – Open every day from 8 am to 8 pm Heritage Hotel Location – Museum within a local heritage hotel 140 sqm Exhibition Space Onsite Cocktail Bar and Restaurant Historical Preservation – Present condition of the historic buildings displayed in the museum within walk-in distance
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If you are curious about Hungary's first secret museum, it's worth turning around and going down the stairs. Here, you will not only learn about the history of the building constructed by Tivadar Mika, which now houses the hotel, but also about the fascinating pasts of properties within a 140-meter radius of the exhibition space. Our specialty museum is waiting to invite you for an engaging historical journey. - 140 sqm - 8 languages - voice effects - audio guides on guest mobile. In this same area, you would also find Europe's most famous nightclub, the Blue Cat; Hungary's first cinema, where Michael Curtiz, the director who won an Oscar for the film Casablanca, began his career; and you'll discover the connection between American film actors Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger and a tiny house on Kazinczy Street.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Awesome little museum in Budapest with fascinating exhibits. About an hours worth maximum. Reasonable value for money given that you get a free drink too - Definitely recommend.
We visited the Mika Secret Museum as a family and loved it. The way the museum has been integrated into the hotel’s historic cellar spaces creates a very special and tangible atmosphere that immediately captivates. Our highlights: We were particularly fascinated by the elaborately recolored video footage. It shows the incredible vibrancy on the streets of Budapest between 1900 and 1945. Through the color, the historical scenes suddenly seem very approachable and lively. It also gives a good insight into the entrepreneurial family of Mika Tivadar. Family check: Highly recommended for families with children who already have an interest in this historical era. Since the exhibition shows both the joyful and the later very sad aspects of this period, it is nothing for very young children, but extremely educational and impressive for older children. Service & cuisine: The service was excellent and extremely friendly! The receptionist was very accommodating and offered us the best possible service – we were more than satisfied. An additional tip is the “Mitico” bar located in the same house. The bartender there is a real professional and could explain to us details about the preparation of any, even exotic drink. Conclusion: Whether you are a hotel guest or simply interested in the history of Budapest: Definitely worth a visit!
Lovely small museum which gives you a broad picture of what Budapest was like in its turbulent past. Really enjoyable experience.
Interesting but only an hour max. Enjoyed the old films, and wall information. More past history would have been good to see.
A unique museum in the basement of the hotel: a compact history of the buildings in the immediate vicinity, which always makes surprising references to famous people. A very nice idea very well implemented. I really liked the visit.
Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen das Mika Tivadar Secret Museum gefallen hat und Sie die überraschenden Verbindungen zur Geschichte und berühmten Persönlichkeiten geschätzt haben. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder begrüßen zu dürfen!
Very small exhibition with just one room - not much to see. Thankfully it is next door to a very nice bar where you can have a fancy cocktail afterwards. The exhibition is cheap, so if you red to kill half an hour then perfect.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for discovering both our cocktail bar and secret museum. Our museum primarily explores the rich history of our building and its surrounding attractions, while our cocktail bar is housed in a space that once served as a copper shop during World War II. Additionally, our exhibits unveil hidden insights into the local party district, offering many captivating historical details. We are continuously enhancing our content, and exciting expansion plans for the museum are currently underway. Thank you again for your visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Anu
Its a destiantion place!!!Go for it!We had a cocktail there on the bar so it was fantastic to e joy the museum as well.
Thank you so much, Richard, for your kind words and for sharing your experience at the Mika Tivadar Secret Museum! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed not only the museum but also the cocktails at the bar – a perfect combination for a memorable visit! We hope to welcome you back again soon for more fantastic experiences. Cheers!
Really interesting museum, I learned a lot about the area. Afrer the museum I walked around and check what I saw in the museum. Audioguide helped me a lot
Hidden gem.must to see.the different scenes shows Busapest from a special point of view.Budapest Brothels was my favourite.
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted that you enjoyed the Mika Tivadar Secret Museum and found it to be a hidden gem. It’s great to hear that you appreciated the unique perspective on Budapest’s history, and we’re glad the section on Budapest Brothels was your favorite. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Absolute must place to visit. Interesting place to see as it describes Budapest from a different angle.
Thank you for your great review! We're delighted that you found the Mika Tivadar Secret Museum an interesting place to explore Budapest from a different perspective. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you again soon!
