# Balaton Museum

What to do en Keszthely · Keszthely

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/hungary/keszthely/things-to-do/balaton-museum · Revisado: 2026-11-12

- Duración: 1 h 30
- Temporada: All year
- Para quién: All ages

The history, nature, fishing and holidays of Lake Balaton in over 700 m² and 10,000 objects, with a retro exhibition until April 2027 · 1 h 30

What it is
The lake museum, next to the station, tells the whole story of Balaton: its formation, nature, fishing and summer holidays, with a section on Hungarian holidays in the 1970s and 1980s. It covers more than 700 m² with about 10,000 objects. In winter 2026–2027 it adds temporary exhibitions: "Balatoni retro", until 30 April 2027, and Christmas decorations from 14 November to 30 January.
Visiting
Múzeum utca 2. Telephone: +36 83 312 351. Check hours and prices on its website before you go.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 46.7588, 17.2424

## Cerca de aquí

- [John's Pub](https://www.geocalia.com/en/hungary/keszthely/where-to-eat/johns-pub), a 457 m
- [Klassz Kultbisztró](https://www.geocalia.com/en/hungary/keszthely/where-to-eat/klassz-kultbisztro), a 701 m
- [Lakeside Promenade and Pier at Keszthely](https://www.geocalia.com/en/hungary/keszthely/things-to-do/keszthely-lakeshore-pier), a 824 m
- [Kristály Hotel](https://www.geocalia.com/en/hungary/keszthely/where-to-stay/kristaly-hotel), a 861 m
- [Hotel Helikon](https://www.geocalia.com/en/hungary/keszthely/where-to-stay/hotel-helikon), a 985 m
- [Festetics Palace Bird Park and Palm House](https://www.geocalia.com/en/hungary/keszthely/things-to-do/festetics-bird-park), a 1.2 km
- [Festetics Palace and the Helikon Library](https://www.geocalia.com/en/hungary/keszthely/things-to-do/festetics-palace-and-helikon-library), a 1.3 km
- [Festetics Palace Historical Playhouse](https://www.geocalia.com/en/hungary/keszthely/things-to-do/festetics-history-playhouse), a 1.4 km

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Is it worth going with children?
Yes, the nature section and the retro one work well.

Destino: [Keszthely](https://www.geocalia.com/en/hungary/keszthely.md)