Museums in Zala County
Festetics Palace in Keszthely and the Göcseji Falumúzeum open-air museum in Zalaegerszeg.
Zala County Museum Guide
Our guide lists 33 museums in Zala County across 18 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Keszthely (10), Zalaegerszeg (4), and Páka (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (33%), Science & Technology (21%), and People & Literature (15%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs HUF 2,500 at the median, and the middle half charge between HUF 1,000 and HUF 3,000.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 7 offer dedicated programs for families, and 3 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Zala County
The best-known museums in Zala County
Festetics-kastélyCastles & Palaces · Keszthely
Göcseji SkanzenOpen-air · Zalaegerszeg
Balatoni MúzeumRegional · Keszthely
Magyar Olaj- és Gázipari MúzeumTechnology · Zalaegerszeg
Salla MúzeumArchaeology · Zalalövő- Történelmi PanoptikumHistory · Keszthely
- A Mura-menti horvátok története és néprajzaRegional · Tótszerdahely
- Amazon Ház LátogatóközpontTechnology · Keszthely
- Csesztregi Népi MűemlékházRegional · Csesztreg
- Deák Ferenc EmlékházPeople · Söjtör
Museums in Zala County with programs for families
- Festetics-kastélyCastles & Palaces · Keszthely
- Göcseji SkanzenOpen-air · Zalaegerszeg
- Balatoni MúzeumRegional · Keszthely
- Amazon Ház LátogatóközpontTechnology · Keszthely
- Georgikon Majortörténeti KiállítóhelyRegional · Keszthely
- Kis-Balaton HázNature · Zalavár
- Kis-Balaton LátogatóközpontNature · Keszthely
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Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Zala County?
Our directory currently lists 33 museums in Zala County across 18 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Zala County?
Some of the best known are Festetics-kastély, Göcseji Skanzen, Balatoni Múzeum, Magyar Olaj- és Gázipari Múzeum, and Salla Múzeum.
Which museums in Zala County offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Hévízi Múzeum and Zalavári Történelmi Emlékpark.
Which museums in Zala County are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 5 are open, such as Történelmi Panoptikum, A Mura-menti horvátok története és néprajza, and Georgikon Majortörténeti Kiállítóhely.
Which museums in Zala County are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Festetics-kastély, Göcseji Skanzen, and Balatoni Múzeum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Zala County?
A regular adult ticket costs HUF 2,500 at the median, with prices ranging from HUF 500 to HUF 3,500. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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