Cleveland Hungarian Museum — Attraction in Cleveland

The Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Museum is a true hidden gem inside the Galleria building on the main floor. It’s within walking distance from many hotels in the downtown area. They have really done a fantastic job of taking you through the history of Hungary including the vast number of beautiful castles, skilled porcelain factories, the culture of the people. Also pre-WWI and the break offs from Hungary that created Yugoslavia, Slovakia, Romania, Czechoslovakia and Austria in 1920. They have many artifacts including an Hungarian library. Videos, music and architecture are all covered as well. The gift shop has numerous items all from Hungary or crafts made from local Hungarians. Mary Jane & Bev were delightful to meet and are very well versed in Hungarian History. I’m so glad I visited and have Hungary on my trip list now. So much rich culture that makes you want to...

I had a great visit, the folks taking care of the museum were wonderful, knowledgeable, and happy to indulge my rambling. The clothing was absolutely breathtaking. Hungarian history and culture is a nice blend of eastern European and nomadic tradition and its definitely reflected in their artwork and clothing. I popped into the library briefly and there is a genuinely impressive collection of Hungarian books and newspapers, both modern and historic. The gift shop also had a good selection of products to take home, though one thing I was hoping for was a magnet with the Museum's name and logo on it, but they don't have anything like that, which is totally fine!

Anyway, its a charming little museum, absolutely worth dropping by it and I implore anyone who visits to support them...

A special cultural addition to the mall, rich for it's size, fascinating cultural heritage any American with Hungarian roots could appreciate. The wonderful staff of Hungarian women were absolutely delighted to speak with me and discuss some of my own family heritage, even reading a 90 year old Hungarian letter from my great grandparents. In short, I felt welcomed as family here. A warm hearted...