04-17-2011, 01:08 PM
Hi Jona,
I have recently been to Budapest and the Aquincum Museum and the Hungarian National Museum (archaeological part) are certainly very interesting. Unfortunately I could not see the whole Aquincum Museum, because part of the exposition is closed during winter months. The part I could visit seemed quite short, but despite this very interesting. Some day I must return to Budapest to see the rest of Aquincum Museum.
One a little bit negative experience is from the Hungarian National Museum (btw. there are wonderful examples of late Roman helmets there, among other items of interest). I paid more money for the permission to take photos than for the entrance ticket itself. But in the archaeological section the rooms are so dark, that it is hard to take good pictures. At the same time it is difficult to use flash, because the glass showcases reflect the light and spoil the picture. I admit that it is also partially my fault, because I'm not good in taking photos and do not know all the tricks how to use the camera in dark environments. Nevertheless I was a little bit disappointed by this.
Carnuntum is certainly a must see! I'm sure you will enjoy it.
I cannot provide any information about the other museums (I have never been there).
However, if you would have some spare time when in Vienna, may be you may like to make a trip to Mikulov (Czech Republic). It is around 1 hour by car from Vienna. In the Regional museum (http://www.rmm.cz/english/expozice_rmm.html) there is a small exposition with finds from Roman fortified site Musov Burgstall and also from German archaeological sites. The museum is small, but interesting.
Greetings
Alexandr
I have recently been to Budapest and the Aquincum Museum and the Hungarian National Museum (archaeological part) are certainly very interesting. Unfortunately I could not see the whole Aquincum Museum, because part of the exposition is closed during winter months. The part I could visit seemed quite short, but despite this very interesting. Some day I must return to Budapest to see the rest of Aquincum Museum.
One a little bit negative experience is from the Hungarian National Museum (btw. there are wonderful examples of late Roman helmets there, among other items of interest). I paid more money for the permission to take photos than for the entrance ticket itself. But in the archaeological section the rooms are so dark, that it is hard to take good pictures. At the same time it is difficult to use flash, because the glass showcases reflect the light and spoil the picture. I admit that it is also partially my fault, because I'm not good in taking photos and do not know all the tricks how to use the camera in dark environments. Nevertheless I was a little bit disappointed by this.
Carnuntum is certainly a must see! I'm sure you will enjoy it.
I cannot provide any information about the other museums (I have never been there).
However, if you would have some spare time when in Vienna, may be you may like to make a trip to Mikulov (Czech Republic). It is around 1 hour by car from Vienna. In the Regional museum (http://www.rmm.cz/english/expozice_rmm.html) there is a small exposition with finds from Roman fortified site Musov Burgstall and also from German archaeological sites. The museum is small, but interesting.
Greetings
Alexandr
