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Magyar Földtani és Geofizikai Intézet
Museum

Magyar Földtani és Geofizikai Intézet

📍 Stefánia út 14, Budapest, 1143

The Geological Museum of Budapest—also known as the Magyar Földtani és Geofizikai Intézet—greets you with a striking, history-steeped façade along Stefánia út. This building, completed in 1896, was originally designed to serve as the headquarters of the Hungarian Geological Society and is attributed to the renowned architect Ödön Lechner. Today it houses the Geological Institute of Hungary, keeping its early purpose alive in a modern setting. Inside, you’ll encounter Hungary’s mineral treasures, prehistoric footprints, and exhibits detailing the country’s geological history, plus a dedicated display honoring Lechner himself. The museum stands in the eastern part of Budapest, within Pest's historic landscape, serving as a central hub for geological research and public education. …

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