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Discover how our great-grandparents lived 100-200 years ago in Hungary's villages and farming towns. The Hungarian Open Air Museum in Szentendre lets you explore their love, work, celebrations, and traditions.
Carry on the tradition - Active locations in the Skanzen
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What was life like for the village’s former residents in these houses? Discover what daily life was like back then th...

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Skanzen for Kids

Explore the fun spots for kids in the open air museum with the whole family!
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Skanzen is a Family-Friendly Museum

Skanzen has been awarded the Family-Friendly Museum title. The award recognises our long-term commitment to providing...

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Festivals, events

'Free-from' weekend

On 3–4 October 2026, discover the exciting combination of sustainability and traditional farming knowledge at the ‘Fr...

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Carry on the tradition - Active locations in the Skanzen
Daily programs

Active locations

What was life like for the village’s former residents in these houses? Discover what daily life was like back then th...

Details
Daily programs

Skanzen for Kids

Explore the fun spots for kids in the open air museum with the whole family!
Details
Family-Friendly Museum

Skanzen is a Family-Friendly Museum

Skanzen has been awarded the Family-Friendly Museum title. The award recognises our long-term commitment to providing...

Details
Festivals, events

'Free-from' weekend

On 3–4 October 2026, discover the exciting combination of sustainability and traditional farming knowledge at the ‘Fr...

Details
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Festivals, events

'Free-from' weekend

On 3–4 October 2026, discover the exciting combination of sustainability and traditional farming knowledge at the ‘Fr...

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Festivals, events

'56 in the countryside

When we talk about 1956, the focus is usually on the events in Budapest, yet the ‘revolution in the country’ deserves...

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Autumn Festival of Museums

As part of the Autumn Festival of Museums, the Skanzen will once again welcome visitors with a variety of exciting pr...

Festivals, events

St Martin’s New Wine Festival and Goose Feast

During the St Martin’s New Wine Festival and Goose Feast, the courtyards of the Skanzen come alive with St Martin’s D...

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Yearly Big Events 2026

From spring to autumn, the biggest open-air museum in Hungary is offering events for weekends and holidays. Take a look ...
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Green Skanzen
living history
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Living history

In more and more of of our exhibition units, you can now encounter historical figures in period costumes and gain a c...

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Skanzen for Kids

Explore the fun spots for kids in the open air museum with the whole family!
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Programs

Skanzen Train

The Skanzen Train is not only a comfortable mode of transportation but also a unique journey through time, making a v...

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Carry on the tradition - Active locations in the Skanzen
Programs

Active locations

What was life like for the village’s former residents in these houses? Discover what daily life was like back then th...

More
living history
Programs

Living history

In more and more of of our exhibition units, you can now encounter historical figures in period costumes and gain a c...

More
Programs

Skanzen for Kids

Explore the fun spots for kids in the open air museum with the whole family!
More
Programs

Skanzen Train

The Skanzen Train is not only a comfortable mode of transportation but also a unique journey through time, making a v...

More
Carry on the tradition - Active locations in the Skanzen
Programs

Active locations

What was life like for the village’s former residents in these houses? Discover what daily life was like back then th...

More
living history
Programs

Living history

In more and more of of our exhibition units, you can now encounter historical figures in period costumes and gain a c...

More
Programs

Skanzen for Kids

Explore the fun spots for kids in the open air museum with the whole family!
More

What's on

Daily programs
    Programs

    Skanzen for Kids

    Explore the fun spots for kids in the open air museum with the whole family!
    More
    Programs

    Skanzen Train

    The Skanzen Train is not only a comfortable mode of transportation but also a unique journey through time, making a v...

    More
    Carry on the tradition - Active locations in the Skanzen
    Programs

    Active locations

    What was life like for the village’s former residents in these houses? Discover what daily life was like back then th...

    More
    living history
    Programs

    Living history

    In more and more of of our exhibition units, you can now encounter historical figures in period costumes and gain a c...

    More
    Programs

    Skanzen for Kids

    Explore the fun spots for kids in the open air museum with the whole family!
    More
    Programs

    Skanzen Train

    The Skanzen Train is not only a comfortable mode of transportation but also a unique journey through time, making a v...

    More
    Carry on the tradition - Active locations in the Skanzen
    Programs

    Active locations

    What was life like for the village’s former residents in these houses? Discover what daily life was like back then th...

    More
    living history
    Programs

    Living history

    In more and more of of our exhibition units, you can now encounter historical figures in period costumes and gain a c...

    More

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