On the occasion of the 105th anniversary of Imre Kálmán's birth, a museum was opened in Siófok on October 22, 1987, in his birthplace. The world-renowned operetta composer was born here on October 24, 1882.
The exhibition in the ground-floor rooms of the birthplace showcases Imre Kálmán as a person, the important milestones of his career, and interesting events from his private life. Over the past decades, the exhibition has been enriched with several valuable objects and documents. This is thanks to the composer's widow, Vera Kálmán (1910-1999), his two children, Yvonne (1936-) and Charles (1929-2015), and his relatives in Hungary.
The atmosphere of the era and the composer's work are evoked not only by the exhibited objects but also by the operettas heard in the rooms.
The upper floor of the Kálmán Imre Memorial House houses an art gallery. Visitors can view temporary exhibitions featuring works by Hungarian artists.
Opening hours:
September 15 - May 14: Monday: closed Tuesday-Friday: 10:00-12:30 and 13:00-16:00 Saturday: 10:00-14:00 Sunday: closed
May 15 - September 14: Monday: closed Tuesday-Friday: 10:00-12:30 and 13:00-18:00 Saturday: 10:00-14:00 Sunday: 10:00-14:00
Ticket prices:
Permanent exhibition:
Full-price ticket: 800 HUF
Discounted (50%) ticket: 400 HUF
Family ticket (max. 2 adults and min. 2 children): 400 HUF/person
Group ticket (10 or more people):
Full-price ticket: 500 HUF/person
Discounted (50%) ticket: 250 HUF/person
Temporary exhibition:
Full-price ticket: 400 HUF
Discounted (50%) ticket: 200 HUF
Family ticket (max. 2 adults and min. 2 children): 200 HUF/person
Group ticket (10 or more people):
Full-price ticket: 300 HUF/person
Discounted (50%) ticket: 150 HUF/person
Combined (permanent and temporary exhibition) ticket:
Full-price ticket: 1000 HUF
Discounted (50%) ticket: 500 HUF
Family ticket (max. 2 adults and min. 2 children): 500 HUF/person
Group ticket (10 or more people):
Full-price ticket: 700 HUF/person
Discounted (50%) ticket: 350 HUF/person
Photo ticket*: 300 HUF
- The photo ticket is valid for both the permanent and temporary exhibitions. Photography is only permitted in the temporary exhibition if indicated.
Guided tour*:
Below 10 people: 800 HUF
Above 10 people: 1500 HUF
- Guided tours can be requested for both the permanent and temporary exhibitions, individually or together. In the case of a combined guided tour, only one guided tour fee needs to be paid.
Photo: Tamás Helényi
