Dobó István Vármúzeum
Eger Castle was the site of the famous siege of 1552; its exhibitions present the history of the castle, its heroes and the siege.
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About the museum
Eger Castle began to be built up after the Mongol invasion in the 13th century, and was developed into a significant fortress by the bishopric and later by the castle captains. It owes its fame to the siege of 1552, when under the command of Captain Dobó István the defenders held out for weeks against the Ottoman army, which far outnumbered them.
The castle fell into Ottoman hands in 1596, was retaken by Habsburg troops in 1687 and demolished in 1702. In the 20th century the ruined fortress became a memorial site open to visitors, following archaeological excavations and restorations; the Dobó István Vármúzeum is housed here.
The museum's permanent exhibitions present the history of the castle, the siege, the memory of the heroes, the casemates and the prison. The museum is extended by a few external sites (Gárdonyi Géza Emlékház, Lenkey-ház and Ziffer Sándor Galéria).
Highlights
- The history of Eger Castle, permanent exhibition
- Hall of Heroes
- Casemates and prison exhibition
- Counter-mining listening galleries (guided tour)
- Egri Csillagok Panoptikum
Permanent exhibitions
- Az egri vár története – An exhibition showing the development of the fortress and the siege of 1552.
- Hősök terme – A ceremonial hall commemorating the heroes of the siege.
- Börtönkiállítás – An exhibition presenting the world of the castle's former prison.
- Operated by
- Dobó István Vármúzeum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 4,800 |
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| Reduced | HUF 2,800Students (ages 6–26), pensioners (ages 62–70) and holders of an Eger residence card |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free under the age of 6 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Visitors with disabilities may enter free of charge with one companion |
| Groups (15+ people) | –For groups of at least 15 people, a 10% discount on full-price tickets |
| Evening ticket, full price (can be bought up to one hour before the exhibitions close) | HUF 2,400 |
| Evening ticket, reduced | HUF 1,200 |
| Single-site ticket (Gárdonyi Géza Emlékház, Ziffer Sándor Galéria or Lenkey-ház), full price | HUF 1,600 |
| Single-site ticket, reduced | HUF 800 |
| Guided tour of the counter-mining listening galleries | HUF 1,000Free under the age of 6 |
| Eger, 1552 short film (Vármozi) | HUF 500Not recommended for children under 10 |
| Egri Csillagok Panoptikum, adult | HUF 900 |
| Egri Csillagok Panoptikum, reduced | HUF 600 |
| Individual guided tour in Hungarian (per group, in addition to the admission ticket) | HUF 15,000 |
Free admission: On 15 March, 20 August and 23 October the exhibitions are free; only the basic service fee is payable. Family days: 11 January, 1 February, 1 March, 12 April, 10 May, 14 June, 5 July, 30 August, 13 September, 18 October, 29 November and 20 December.
Full-price and reduced tickets are valid for the exhibitions of Eger Castle, the Gárdonyi Géza Emlékház, the Ziffer Sándor Galéria and the Lenkey-ház. Ticket prices include the HUF 800 basic service fee. Proof of eligibility is required for discounts.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
In September and October, weekend activities at the Játékvár Játszóház play house, museum education sessions for kindergarten and school children, and cartoon screenings in the castle.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Coat check
Castle shop and café on the castle grounds; the basic service fee also covers use of the cloakroom and toilets.
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 |
| Photography | Photography without flash is permitted with the basic service ticket. |
| Good to know | Guided tours start from the Zászlódomb building. Entry to the counter-mining listening galleries is only possible with a guide and a separate ticket (approx. 30–45 minutes, maximum 40 people, temperature approx. 9–20 °C). |
