Kuny Domokos Múzeum
The Kuny Domokos Múzeum is housed in the building of Tata Castle; its permanent exhibitions present the medieval history of the town, the history of the castle and Roman remains.
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About the museum
The history of Tata Castle begins in the 14th century: the first manor house is attributed to the palatine Lackfi István. Luxemburgi Zsigmond acquired Tata in 1397, and by 1409 the first royal palace had been built. Hunyadi Mátyás regained the castle in 1472 and had it converted into a Renaissance palace.
After the Battle of Mohács the castle became part of the frontier fortress system of the Ottoman period; its bastions were designed in the 16th century by Italian military engineers. Later alterations include the knights’ hall created in 1815 and the neo-Romanesque windows made in 1897.
The museum has operated in the building since 1954; excavations and restoration took place between 1964 and 1973. The permanent exhibitions present the birth of the town, everyday life in the Middle Ages, the medieval and Roman stone collections, the knights’ hall and the Roman room.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the birth of the town
- Everyday life in the Middle Ages
- Knights’ hall
- Medieval and Roman stone collections
- Roman room
- Kazamatatúra (Casemate Tour)
Permanent exhibitions
- Város születik – The permanent exhibition of Tata Castle on the formation of the town.
- Hétköznapok a középkorban – The permanent exhibition presenting everyday medieval life in the castle.
- Lovagterem – The ceremonial hall of the castle, created in 1815.
- Founded
- 1954
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 3,000 |
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| Reduced | HUF 1,500EEA citizens aged 6–26 and over 62 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free under 6 (for EEA citizens). |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Persons with disabilities may visit free of charge with one companion. |
| Groups (10+ people) | HUF 2,000 per person |
| Families | HUF 2,2501 adult and 1 child HUF 2,250; 2 adults and 2 children HUF 4,500; each additional child HUF 500, the fifth child free. |
| Combined ticket with the Német Nemzetiségi Múzeum (German Minority Museum), full price | HUF 3,500 |
| Combined ticket with the Német Nemzetiségi Múzeum (German Minority Museum), reduced | HUF 1,750 |
| For Tata Card holders, full price | HUF 1,000On presentation of the card. |
| For Tata Card holders, reduced | HUF 600On presentation of the card. |
| Kazamatatúra (Casemate Tour) | HUF 2,000 |
| Casemate Tour with a visit to the castle | HUF 3,500 |
| Guided tour in Hungarian (per person, 1–50 people) | HUF 600HUF 500 per person for groups of more than 51 people. |
| Guided tour in English or German (per person, 1–50 people) | HUF 700HUF 600 per person for groups of more than 51 people. |
Free admission: 15 March, 20 August and 23 October.
Free admission and the 50% discount apply to EEA citizens; among those admitted free are teachers working in public education and persons over 70. The prices include VAT.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours can be requested in Hungarian, English and German. |
