Atmospheric illustration of a museum beneath Budapest's historic streets

BUDAPEST · KAZINCZY STREET 47

There is morebeneathBudapest.

Step below a historic house in Budapest's Jewish Quarter and discover the extraordinary lives, crafts and stories hidden within its walls.

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A historic 1909 building

In the heart of the Jewish Quarter

Free for Hotel Mika guests

AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

A whole city of stories, hidden in one building.

Behind an ordinary doorway on Kazinczy Street lies a remarkable chapter of Budapest. Our intimate basement museum connects a copper maker's legacy with the neighbourhood's vibrant—and sometimes painful—past.

Museum story

01 / 1909

Made in copper

Enter the world of Tivadar Mika, whose former workshop and family home stood at the heart of a busy craft district. Discover surviving objects and the workmanship that shaped the house.

Editorial illustration: The city remembers

Museum story

02 / THE 1940s

The city remembers

Explore the experiences of the Jewish Quarter during the Second World War and the Budapest ghetto through photographs, original documents and carefully preserved stories.

Editorial illustration: Stories beyond the walls

Museum story

03 / THEN & NOW

Stories beyond the walls

From historic cafés and Budapest's earliest cinema culture to remarkable local characters, the exhibition uncovers a neighbourhood that never stopped changing.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Discover the stories hidden beneath Budapest.

Step into the historic setting where craftsmanship, memory and Budapest's extraordinary past come together.

A hidden exhibition

Descend beneath Hotel Mika Downtown into the intimate museum space.

Discover the original setting

Historic objects, copper craft, period documents and stories of the surrounding streets.

Take your time

Allow around 45–60 minutes. Multilingual information is available.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Inside the Secret Museum

A glimpse of the place, the people and the objects that make its story unforgettable.

Our collection of real museum photographs is coming soon.

ADMISSION

A little adventure, right in the city.

A memorable stop in the Jewish Quarter. Reserve a visit and pay at Hotel Mika reception when required.

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ADMISSION

Adult€5

Student / senior€4

Family · 2 adults + up to 3 children€12

Group · 6+ visitors€3 / person

Hotel Mika & MITICO guestsFREE

Children under 12 visit free with a paying adult. Ticket prices are based on the current Hotel Mika museum listing. Card payments at reception only.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Your visit starts here.

Send us a request for your preferred date and time. We'll review it before confirming your visit. You won't be charged online.

Find us

Kazinczy utca 47, 1075 Budapest · Inside Hotel Mika Downtown

Visit length

Around 45–60 minutes

Arrival

Please check in at Hotel Mika reception.

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MIKA TIVADAR · SECRET MUSEUM

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FAQ · Good to know

Good to know

Where is the Secret Museum?

Inside Hotel Mika Downtown at Kazinczy utca 47, in Budapest's District VII. Enter via the hotel reception.

Do I need a reservation?

We recommend requesting a visit in advance. Your request is reviewed by the museum team before it is confirmed.

Is it free for hotel guests?

Yes. Hotel Mika Downtown guests and MITICO guests are currently offered complimentary entry. Please let reception know when you arrive.

How long does a visit take?

Most visitors spend around 45–60 minutes discovering the exhibition.

How can I pay?

When payment is required, it is made at Hotel Mika reception by card. No online payment is taken on this website.

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