Balaton Museum
Balatoni Múzeum
The oldest local museum on Lake Balaton, covering the lake's natural history, fishing, boating, and Roman-era archaeology.
Founded in 1898, the Balaton Museum now occupies a New Baroque building completed in 1928, located between Keszthely railway station and the lakeshore. Its permanent exhibits cover how Lake Balaton formed, its flora and fauna, traditional fishing and hunting, sailing and boating history, and Roman-era stone monuments and artifacts unearthed in the surrounding area. The museum is modest in size and takes about an hour to see, making it a good choice on a rainy day or as a pairing with a lakeside stroll. Closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Keszthely Lakeside & Pier
- Festetics Palace
- Lake Hévíz
- Egregy Árpád-era Church
- Rezi Castle
- Zalaszántó Peace Stupa
- Kápolnapuszta Buffalo Reserve
- Szigliget Castle