The park is built on the grounds of the former Istvántelek railway depot, once a major hub for engine repair.
Several locomotives in the collection are fully operational and used for film productions and historical reenactments.
The collection includes a salon car that was used by the Hungarian royalty and later by government officials.
Visitors can operate a hand-pumped 'drezina' (handcar) on a short stretch of track.
The site includes a working narrow-gauge garden railway that loops around the park grounds.
The roundhouse features 34 bays, most of which house vintage rolling stock in varying states of preservation.
Some locomotives on display were manufactured in the 1870s, representing the early era of Central European rail expansion.
The museum grounds are utilized as a technical base for repairing steam engines from across the country.
The Hungarian Railway Museum is Europe's largest open-air railway museum, situated on the site of a former locomotive depot in Budapest. The park features over 100 historical railway vehicles, including steam locomotives, railcars, and inspection cars dating back to the late 19th century. Visitors can operate a handcar, participate in a steam locomotive driving experience, or ride a garden railway circuit. The 70,000-square-meter facility preserves the history of the Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) with active exhibits. Many of the restored steam engines are still functional and occasionally operated for special events. The site functions as both a static exhibition space and a living technical facility for railway maintenance. A historic turn-table remains a central feature, allowing for the maneuvering of heavy engines throughout the depot. The collection includes the 'Árpád' express railcar, a renowned piece of 1930s Hungarian industrial design.
The central turntable bridge, which provides a panoramic view of the roundhouse bays.
Check the official website calendar for specific dates when steam engine rides are offered, as these do not run daily.
Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes as the site covers a large industrial area with gravel paths.
Bring sun protection and water, as large sections of the park are open-air with limited shade.
Do not attempt to walk to the entrance from the nearby railway station through the active train tracks; always use the designated street access.
Closed on Mondays. Open seasonally, typically from mid-spring through late autumn; generally closed during the winter months.
Maintain a safe distance from active tracks and do not climb on locomotives unless explicitly permitted.
