Erkel Ferenc Emlékház
The Gyula birthplace of the composer of the national anthem: a school and teacher’s residence built in 1795, with an interactive exhibition and the family’s Biedermeier living quarters.
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About the museum
The house was built in 1795 as a school and a teacher’s residence; after it collapsed in 1830, it was rebuilt in Classicist style. Erkel Ferenc was born here in 1810 in a corner room; the family lived in the building from 1808 to 1841. The first memorial plaque was placed on the wall in 1893, and in 1910 a new one was put up in its place.
The present exhibition presents the life of the composer, the creation of the Himnusz (national anthem) and the history of education in 19th-century Gyula; the furnishing of the living quarters recalls the Biedermeier home of the period.
Highlights
- Glass-verandah entrance with a chronological panel and terminals presenting European anthems
- 19th-century school classroom with an interactive corner
- Erkel Room with the composer’s personal objects, including a conductor’s baton and a silent piano
- Biedermeier bedroom, salon with a digital chess table and Reform Era kitchen
- Courtyard “Erkel-sétány” (Erkel Promenade) with outdoor chess
Permanent exhibition
- Erkel Ferenc Emlékház – állandó kiállítás – The exhibition presents the life of Erkel Ferenc, the creation of the Himnusz and the family’s home, with instruments, objects, film clips and interactive elements.
- Operated by
- Erkel Ferenc Kulturális Központ és Múzeum Nonprofit Kft.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 2,600 |
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| Reduced | HUF 1,550students and pensioners (with ID) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Admission is free under the age of 6. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities and one companion enter free of charge. |
| Groups (15+ people) | HUF 2,500 per personAdult group ticket from 15 people; reduced group ticket HUF 1,500. |
| Ticket purchased with the Visit Gyula Card | HUF 1,300 |
| Service charge | HUF 500Left luggage, toilets, photography without flash, museum chair, baby carrier; the ticket prices include it, compulsory for free visitors |
Free admission: Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month.
HungaryCard holders receive a 50 per cent discount on the full-price adult ticket.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
By car you can park on Scherer Ferenc utca, Liszt Ferenc utca and Apor Vilmos tér. Prior arrangement is recommended for coach groups.
The entrance is from Dürer utca.
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- Coat check
Left luggage is part of the service charge.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Photography without flash is possible (it is part of the service charge). |
| Good to know | Guided tour in Hungarian HUF 11,000, in a foreign language HUF 13,000; registration is required at least two working days in advance, and tours take place only at fixed times. The presentation room holds 10 to 12 people. |
