Történelmi Panoptikum
About fifty wax figures of Hungarian historical personalities are on display in the cellar system beneath the pedestrian street of Keszthely.
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About the museum
The Történelmi Panoptikum operates in a complex cellar system beneath the pedestrian street of Keszthely. The building structure dates from the last century and provides a suitable setting for the exhibition. Fifty Hungarian celebrities are displayed as wax figures in the panoptikum, so visitors can get to know the well-known figures of Hungarian history up close.
The private museum aims to broaden knowledge and strengthen national identity. It is a popular destination for school trips, because alongside entertainment it is a useful supplement to the curriculum, and it has earned recognition among teachers and pupils alike.
The panoptikum is one of the Belvárosi Múzeumok (Inner-City Museums) of Keszthely, which are located close to each other on Kossuth Lajos utca. These include the Népviseletes Babamúzeum (Doll Museum of Folk Costume), the Csigaparlament (Snail Parliament), the Vidor Játékmúzeum (Vidor Toy Museum) and the Nosztalgia és Giccs Múzeum (Museum of Nostalgia and Kitsch). The museums can also be visited with a joint ticket.
Highlights
- About fifty wax figures of Hungarian celebrities
- Exhibition in the cellars beneath Keszthely’s pedestrian street
- Joint ticket for seven Keszthely museums
- Recommended as a curriculum supplement for school groups
Permanent exhibition
- Történelmi Panoptikum – About fifty wax figures of Hungarian celebrities in the cellar system beneath the pedestrian street.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 2,200 |
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| Children & teens | HUF 2,200free up to age 4 · Child ticket for ages 5–14; admission is free under 5. |
| Seniors | –Admission is free from age 80 (for Hungarian citizens). |
| Groups (15+ people) | –For groups of more than 15 people, one person enters free. Package tickets for adults: 3 museums HUF 4,300, 4 museums HUF 4,800, 5 museums HUF 5,300. |
| Joint ticket for the Belvárosi Múzeumok (7 museums) | HUF 6,500Child ticket HUF 5,500. |
| Photography ticket | HUF 600Group photography ticket HUF 1,500. |
Tickets can only be bought on site at the museums’ ticket office, in cash or by bank card. 20% discount for members of the West Balaton Card, the Balaton Card, the Hungary Card and the Nagycsaládosok Országos Egyesülete (National Association of Large Families). Domestic journalists with a valid ID enter free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The car park at Árpád-házi Szent Erzsébet tér – Nádor utca.
The museum is on the pedestrian street in Keszthely, at 11 Kossuth Lajos utca.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Brochures, postcards and souvenirs are for sale.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Photography | Photography is allowed with a photography ticket (HUF 600; HUF 1,500 for groups). |
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| Good to know | School and group visits with a discounted package ticket. |
