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Fabulous experience
This was a very cool museum, well worth the admission fee, it was really neat to see all the retro stuff, and get to play with it all
Budapest Retro Interactive Museum Entry Ticket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Price from
- $17 / person
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 54 reviews
- Languages
- EN, HU
- Group
- 1–15 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Budapest Retro Museum
Description
Curious about everyday life behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War era? The Retro Budapest Interactive Museum, located in the heart of downtown, is a great entertaining program for all ages. It showcases thousands of original iconic items from the communist era of the '70s and '80s in thoughtfully arranged, air-conditioned thematic rooms. Explore engaging quizzes and interactive games or read news in an authentic studio equipped with original live TV cameras. Three Soviet cars are on display, including a Lada car that functions as a police car simulator, allowing you to virtually patrol the streets of Budapest. See a typical Eastern Bloc family home with standardized furniture and everyday items. View artifacts from Hungary's 1980 space mission, including a spacesuit and traditional canned goulash sent to the Salyut 6 crew. Visit retro bistro for coffee snacks, or browse souvenir shop.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 21
- Adult (ages 18–64)
- $17
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $14
- Child (ages 6–17)
- $14
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Budapest Retro Interactive Museum
The Retro Budapest Interactive Museum, located in the heart of downtown, showcases thousands of original iconic items from the communist era of the '70s and '80s in thoughtfully arranged, air-conditioned thematic rooms. Explore engaging quizzes and interactive arrangements, try on retro clothes through a special mirror, and read news in an authentic studio equipped with original live TV cameras. Three Soviet cars are on display, including a Lada car that functions as a police car simulator, allowing you to virtually patrol the streets of Budapest. Explore how children lived as young pioneers singing propaganda songs, and discover a typical family home in a block of flats equipped with standard furniture and knickknacks from the Eastern Bloc Visit our retro bistro with a jukebox for coffee and retro snacks, or browse our souvenir shop.
What's included
Included
Admission fee
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
54 reviews
How it compares in Budapest
- Starting price $17 is 77% below the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Budapest
Excurgo comparison of 1,252 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Budapest Retro Interactive Museum Entry Ticket take?
Budapest Retro Interactive Museum Entry Ticket lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Budapest Retro Interactive Museum Entry Ticket cost?
Prices start at $17 per person for this Budapest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Budapest Retro Interactive Museum Entry Ticket run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Budapest Retro Interactive Museum Entry Ticket cost for children?
Children aged 6–17 pay from $14, adults from $17. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Budapest Retro Interactive Museum Entry Ticket for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Budapest Retro Interactive Museum Entry Ticket offered in?
The experience is available in EN, HU.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Budapest Retro Interactive Museum Entry Ticket worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 54 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Budapest Retro Museum.
Reviews(54)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Fascinating
Great afternoon experience.
E
Interesting
Very nice museum. Brings back a lot of memories. A bit pricey.
8
Loved it!
Such an amazing experience. Found this place by accident. Loved the interactive nature of the exhibit. The amount of exhibited things was astounding. We were absolutely amazed. The staff was also very nice. There was also an option to taste Bamboo drink at the bar, which we loved. 🩷
R
Really well worth it
Fab experience especially as we could relate to some of it being in our 50s.
L
Overpriced
ITS overpriced nice Museum but too expensive for what IT is and it need a lot of fixing
N
Very good
It's a trip back in time. A very rich museum where every detail is taken care of We highly recommend it!
S
Excellent interactive museum
Excellent interactive museum - enjoyed by the whole family. Very atmospheric, many interesting details from the life of Hungary in past decades: machinery, cars, interiors, shops, television. The exposition is lively and not boring at all - even the teenager was interested. Spent about an hour and a half and time flew by unnoticed. Definitely recommended!
K
Interesting
Very good and interesting. interactive with the little house doors to open. My husband loved the television section with the old cameras as similar ones were used in Australia.
C
Definitely worth a shot
Great place to visit. We could remember a lot of the exhibits and we had a great time reliving them
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