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House of Terror Museum (Terror Háza): free entry days, tickets & hours
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House of Terror is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children up to age 6 free; EEA citizens aged 70 and over free; Visitors with disabilities and one companion free; EEA primary and secondary school teachers (incl. retired) free; and more below.
- Otherwise: full-price ticket (HUF) — Ft 4,000.
Calendar
Free days at House of Terror
For EU/EEA residents under 26
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 4 days
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 3 months
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months
Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- First Sunday of the month is free for EEA visitors under 26 - and for parents escorting under-18s.
- Tickets are sold only at the door; there is no online sale.
- Closed on Mondays.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren up to age 6 free | children under 6 | In regular opening times, under Government Decree 194/2000. Bring ID. | No |
| Free forEEA citizens aged 70 and over free | over 70 eea | Photo ID showing age and citizenship. | No |
| Free forVisitors with disabilities and one companion free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Official disability ID card issued by the home country required; medical documents are not accepted. | No |
| Free forEEA primary and secondary school teachers (incl. retired) free | teachers eea | — | No |
| Free dayFirst Sunday of the month: free for EEA citizens under 26, and for under-18s with up to 2 family escorts | EU/EEA residents under 26 | EEA citizens only: children under 18 with their escort (max. 2 immediate relatives), and people under 26. Bring photo ID with citizenship. | No |
Official prices
House of Terror ticket prices
| Full-price ticket (HUF) — Reduced HUF 2000 for EEA citizens aged 6-25 and 62-70 and EEA families. Tickets sold only at the museum (no online sales). | Ft 4,000 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (full-price ticket (huf)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan; 31 Dec 10:00-15:00; closed 19-26 January. Reopened 22 Sep 2026 after a temporary closure.
Andrássy út 60, 1062 Budapest, Hungary
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FAQ
House of Terror: common questions
Is House of Terror free?
House of Terror has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children up to age 6 free; EEA citizens aged 70 and over free; Visitors with disabilities and one companion free; EEA primary and secondary school teachers (incl. retired) free; and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs Ft 4,000.
When are the free days at House of Terror for EU/EEA residents under 26?
Upcoming free dates for EU/EEA residents under 26: Sun 1 Nov, Sun 6 Dec, Sun 3 Jan and Sun 7 Feb. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to House of Terror?
Children under 6 — in regular opening times, under Government Decree 194/2000. Bring ID.. Over 70 eea — photo ID showing age and citizenship.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — official disability ID card issued by the home country required; medical documents are not accepted.. Teachers eea.
How much is a ticket to House of Terror?
Full-price ticket (HUF) costs Ft 4,000 on the official site.
What day is House of Terror closed?
House of Terror is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan; 31 Dec 10:00-15:00; closed 19-26 January. Reopened 22 Sep 2026 after a temporary closure.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- terrorhaza.hu/en/visitor-information/jegyarak · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- terrorhaza.hu/en/visitor-information/opening-hours
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