5 museums to visit in the Hungarian countryside
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Visiting Hungarian museums can be a fun programme, especially on slightly colder summer days. No matter where you are in the country, you’re guaranteed to find great exhibitions since Hungary is diverse both geographically and culturally. Magyarorszagkul.nlcafe.hu collected five museums to visit in the countryside.
Grassalkovich Castle of Gödöllő
The Castle of Gödöllő and its beautiful park could be the perfect destination for a one-day getaway. You can get to learn about the era of the Grassalkovich family and the life of Franz Joseph and Sissi through 31 halls. The exhibition also includes a Habsburg photo gallery and a baroque theatre, which are both worth visiting.
Helikon Castle Museum of Keszthely
The other unmissable castle museum lies at the coast of Lake Balaton. The Helikon Library founded by György Festetics is Europe’s biggest baronial library that remained undamaged throughout history. Besides the must-visit library, the castle welcomes guest with exhibitions about hunting, history of trains and coaches.
Outdoor Forestry Museum of Szilvásvárad
The museum found in the Szalajka Valley aims to present the connection between man and nature. The forestry exhibition welcomes visitors with old woodcutter and woodworker tools, machines, and old forestry buildings.
