SCHOOL GROUPS
Are you ready for an unforgettable journey?
Witness Budapest's history!
The capital offers countless programs, but few places let students explore history in a way that’s both immersive and accurate. Time Machine Budapest does exactly that: a ~100-minute, guided “time-travel” experience that takes you from the vision of unifying Buda, Pest and Óbuda through the pivotal moments of the 19th and 20th centuries all the way to today. The content was developed in collaboration with professional historians and is based in original sources. Holographic projections, mist-screen visuals, VR technology and authentic sets make the experience truly unforgettable.
Visits operate in timed sessions: up to 15 students per session. For larger classes, the group experiences the exhibition in 2–3 staggered sessions, starting 30 minutes apart, so the total program duration depends on the group size.
Why choose Time Machine Budapest as a group?
Thematic stations
City Unification (1873) — Preparations & Significance Featuring: István Széchenyi, Ödön Széchenyi, Empress Elisabeth (“Sisi”), Gyula Andrássy, Frigyes Podmaniczky, Ferenc Reitter.
15 March 1848 – Landerer & Heckenast printing house Freedom of the press, the Twelve Points, National Song
Millennium (1896) and the golden age of the capital M1 Underground, major developments, modernization, millennial celebrations.
World War I and its impact Political shifts, social tensions, White Terror
Budapest Ghetto (1944–45) Through the story of one family: segregation, survival strategies, rescue.
1956 Revolution From the perspective of the “Pesti Boys”; siege of the Hungarian Radio, Sixteen Points.
Kádár Era Everyday life and surveillance: a dissident family, life under Goulash Communism, the operation of Department III/III (recruitment, reports).
Closing: VR sightseeing – Budapest today A short contemporary city tour of key downtown locations.
Practical Information
Location: Downtown Budapest — 1061 Király utca 26. (Király Street complex, Level -1) Getting here: Easily accessible by public transport; a few minutes’ walk from Deák Ferenc tér (see the Contact page). Languages: Hungarian (guided tours available in English, German, French or Spanish upon request). Photos: A class/group photo is taken after the program both digitally and in print. Accessibility: The exhibition is fully accessible. Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
When would you like to come?
Group size: minimum 15, maximum 45 people per booking Admission: for larger parties, entry is scheduled in 30-minute intervals Example schedule (without additional programme) 15 participants → 1 session (T1: 10:00) → ~100–120 minutes total duration 16–30 participants → 2 sessions (T1: 10:00, T2: 10:30) → ~2.5–3 hours total duration 31–45 participants → 3 sessions (T1: 10:00, T2: 10:30, T3: 11:00) → ~3–3.5 hours total duration
Why do teachers love it?
immersive
Exploring Budapest’s past in an engaging way
Flexible
Easy to plan with convenient morning time slots.
Authenticity
Historian-reviewed, source-based content — nearly 200 years of history in 100 minutes.