RepTár Szolnok Aviation Museum

Pretty well curated museum, with a thorough selection of the Hungarian airforce's history with plenty of airframes on display to scrutinize. Parking just in front of the nicely renovated building and the on-site restaurant is okay. Generally a very strongly recommended museum for anyone into (military) aviation, this alone justifies the effort of an excursion to the picturesque (not) Szolnok. There are some shortcomings, though, which, after sorted, could make it even more thrilling: the info tables' of the artifacts are providing very specific information, but in some cases (looking at the demo engines) they stop too short in explaining what do we see: they assume the visitor owns pre-existing knowledge about how jet engines work, for example. I would have expected this the other way around, to learn there, standing next to one cut halfway open - this was a huge missed opportunity. Same applies to many other objects, which are on display with bare factual information only (likes of where is it from, until when was it used), without mentioning the broader context how and why these things were used. The digital tools (touch screens and tablets scattered throughout the exhibition area), which could go on the above missed extra mile, are mostly useless: either they are not working at all, or the content is out of sync with the location/airframes in their vicinity. It's a pity, but not a new issue with digital in general. All in all, great museum, we had a blast (haha) of time there, you can easily spend 3-4 hours without noticing.

An amazing place. A museum combining tradition and modernity. Well arranged, rich in unusual specimens of aircraft. At the same time it is an amusement park, where you can experience both a simulation of a parachute jump and a plane flight. A place where both children and adults will not be bored. Unusual, modern museum, which provides knowledge, interesting impressions and entertainment.

Great aviation museum,you can spent hole day here if you are aviator addict..(+):big parking space,lockers,cheap prices,good wi-fi,helpful stuff,aircon inside part of museum,clean toilets,very good restaurant,oppoortunity to seat in Mig-21 and check your skills in flight simulator,a lot of examples of top preserved military planes and air defence systems...(-): none

Incredibly interesting place, especially for military enthusiasts. Huge collection of aircraft in excellent condition. Information is available for each item in English. I loved the outdoor area where you climb the guard tower and see everything. Friendly staff. Cafe on site. Approximately 10 minute walk from the train station.

Very good and interesting! I recommend it to everyone! Especially for families with small children. About 2 years ago we were there and there was also a model train exhibition that could be controlled with switches. Now there was a LEGO exhibition. The museum offers a lot of basic programs, but there are also extra programs.