Beethoven Emlékmúzeum
The memorial museum in one wing of the Brunszvik Castle in Martonvásár, on the relationship between Beethoven and the Brunszvik family.
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About the museum
The Beethoven Emlékmúzeum was established in 1958 to present the close relationship between the composer and the Brunszvik family and, through it, Beethoven’s ties to Hungary. News of its foundation was published by the Magyar Nemzet in December 1957. In the same year the summer Beethoven evenings began on the island in the castle park, and they still recall the composer’s memory with concerts.
The collection is housed in the oldest part of the Brunszvik Castle. The Brunszvik family acquired the Martonvásár estate in 1758, and the castle was later remodelled several times. The memorial museum’s exhibition was renovated in 1973 and again in 1989; since 1988 its maintenance has belonged to the research institute operating in the castle.
The exhibition was renewed with interactive elements in 2020, for the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. It answers whether Beethoven visited Martonvásár, whom he befriended here and which works he composed here, while also presenting the history of the place and of the Brunszvik family. Only the part of the castle that houses the memorial museum is open to visitors.
Highlights
- The history of Beethoven’s connection with the Brunszvik family
- Interactive exhibition, renewed in 2020
- Hungarian centre of the Beethoven cult, with summer Beethoven evenings
- Atmospheric castle park with an English garden beside the entrance
Permanent exhibition
- Beethoven Emlékmúzeum – The interactive exhibition, renewed in 2020, presents Beethoven’s visits to Martonvásár, his friendships and the history of the Brunszvik family.
- Founded
- 1958
- Operated by
- Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont (Agroverzum)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 3,500 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | HUF 2,200children over 3 years of age, students under 26 and pensioners |
| Children & teens | HUF 2,200free up to age 2 · Children’s tickets are to be bought for children over 3 years of age. |
| Seniors | HUF 2,200 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities arriving with a card from ÉFOÉSZ, MVGYOSZ, SINOSZ, SVOE, MEOSZ, AOSZ or the Down Alapítvány, and one companion, may enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 2,200For those under 26. |
| Groups (20+ people) | HUF 3,000 per personAdult groups from 20 people, per person; child, student and pensioner groups HUF 2,000 per person. The accompanying teacher of a student group pays HUF 200 per person. |
| Families | HUF 7,500Two adults and one child; two adults and at least two children HUF 8,000; one adult and at least two children HUF 6,500. |
| Combined ticket (Agroverzum, Beethoven Emlékmúzeum and castle park), adult | HUF 4,500Child, student and pensioner HUF 3,000. |
| Guided tour in the Beethoven Emlékmúzeum (50 minutes, 10–20 people) | HUF 1,000In addition to the admission price, per person. |
The HUF 3,500 admission is valid both for the Beethoven Emlékmúzeum and for the combined ticket for the Agroverzum and the castle park. Holders of the MÁK card receive a 50% discount. Entry is through the Agroverzum building; tickets can be paid for in cash, by bank card and with a SZÉP card.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 40 min |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
| Family ticket | HUF 7,500 · Two adults and one child; two adults and at least two children HUF 8,000; one adult and at least two children HUF 6,500. |
- Family tours & workshops
Family weekends include laboratory sessions, a musical children’s session and a treasure hunt; family tickets are available.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Martonvásár vasútállomás · 10-min walk · 850 m
From Martonvásár railway station, a walk of about ten minutes, roughly 850 metres, along the road beside the castle park leads to the main entrance.
By car
Free parking
From Kodály utca: in the castle park there are 46+2 signed parking spaces open during opening hours; the ticket paid also covers parking. Further spaces are on public land on Kodály utca. Buses may only park in the designated bus parking on Dózsa György utca.
Driving into the castle park by car is only possible with a permit. Bicycles can be stored in the store in the Brunszvik garden.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check
Cloakroom and toilets in the Agroverzum building and in the memorial museum. Pets may not be taken onto the grounds.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The entrance to the Agroverzum is also the entrance to the memorial museum and the castle park. Guided tours and group sessions (groups of 10–20 people) must be booked at least two weeks in advance on +36 30 629 3083 or at info@agroverzum.hu. |
