Buda Castle Buda Castle, Budapest
The National Archives of Hungary does nothing less than preserving national treasures.
Records related to the last 1000 years of Hungarian history, this building preserves 80% of all the Hungarian archival records making 307 000 meters of documents.
Good to know that foreigners can only obtain access to these documents if their country of origin has a data protection agreement with Hungary.
Scientific researches and searching for family histories are two major request of citizens satisfied by this institute.
History
The National Archives was created and established in 1756 in Bratislava with the aim of classifying, preserving records, publication and transfer of information, publishing books and other materials as well as professional education. The Archives was moved to Buda 28 years later.
Due to the high volume of the records, currently two other buildings are opened for the visitors. The first is also located in the Buda Castle, in the Hess Andras square (records of the governmental bodies created after 1945 are kept there), while the other one is situated in the Becsi ut, in a building built in 1994.
Opening hours
Mon: 8.30 am – 14 pm
Tues, Wed, Thur: 8.30 am – 17.45 pm
Fri: 8-30 am – 14 pm
Tickets
Free for everyone, groups are requested to contact the institute before
Address: Budapest I. ker. Becsi kapu ter 2–4.
Telephone: +36-1-225-2844
Hello. I live in the United States and I have found my grandfather’s identification booklet he had during the hungarian war. Unfortunately I do not read the language. I have his name, when he was born, birthplace. I also know he was in the artillery. I would like to know what the booklet says so I could find out more information. I was hoping you could help in some way. Also he was in the military in 1896. Thank you
Dear Darlene,
thank you for your comment. If you wish to get in touch with the National Archives team, please contact them directly at info@mnl.gov.hu.
I hope I could be of help.
what records are stored in the archives. We are looking for the records for my husbands family who were all married and baptized at Sarlo’s-Boldogasszony Church in Gyongos, Heves, Hungary. Are these still located in the church records or have they been transferred to the Archives. The records date from 1790 to 1879 for baptism and marriage. Any assistance you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Mary Cain Baltus for Robert J. Baltus
Dear Mary Cain and Robert,
with your request, please contact the National Archives directly at info [at] mnl.gov.hu
Thank you and we will do that. We figured to start with you and then go from there.
Hello,
I am reasearching Janos Hunyadi, The White Knight, and I am looking for information specifically about the ceremony in which he was invested within Emperor Sigismund’s knightly order called the “Order of the Dragon”. I understand that your archives may not include documentation of such events; but I would be grateful if you could direct me to an organization or person who can provide the information I require.
Thanks!
Leo
Dear Leo,
thank you for your inquiry.
You can contact the National Archives directly at info [at] mnl.gov.hu
Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation.
Dear Sir / Madam,
On behalf of my client, Mrs. Elizabeth Toth Terez, from Hungarian nationality), is born in Budapest (I think in the district Budafok) in the year 1927. We don’t know her birth date exactly and we have to know that. Probably the birth date is 24 November 1927, but I’m not sure.
Her father is Gyula Toth and her mother is Maria Toth.
May you please check the Budapest city archives and inform me about her birth date?
I’m waiting on your reaction with interest.
Thank you in advance.
Mrs. Çiğdem Yalim
Dear Çiğdem,
thank you for your inquiry.
You can contact the National Archives directly at info [at] mnl.gov.hu
Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation.
I’m doing a PhD in Macarology. I came to your archive. Later, I requested some documents by e-mail, but I am not getting an answer. I’ll be pleased if you pay attention. I want to find Rasonyi laszlo and Ankara reports. respects
Dear Seyithan,
we have emailed you.