Kenese Country Museum
Introduction
Kenesei Tájház (Kenesei Country Museum) is one of Balatonkenese's most valuable cultural heritage sites, offering a genuine insight into the folk architecture and way of life in the Balaton region. Since its opening in 1991, the carefully renovated thatched building has preserved the structure and layout of traditional village houses and showcased the region's past through its rich ethnographic collection.
Former village kitchen equipment in the Kenese Country Museum
The Country Museum displays agricultural tools, household items, local publications and personal memorabilia belonging to Lajos Soós, the town's famous poet. Special features of the building include an arched porch, an open-hearth kitchen and a summer kitchen, which was built in 1926. In 2011, the Kenese Country Museum won the "Country Museum of the Year" award in recognition of its high-quality presentation and authentic restoration.
Location & Accessibility
Kenese Country Museum is located on Kossuth Lajos Street in Balatonkenese.
It is located in the centre of the village and is easily accessible on foot, by bike or by car. Free parking is available in front of the building for visitors arriving by car. The nearest bus stop is about a 5-minute walk away.
Visits must be booked in advance by calling the following telephone number: +36 30 320 5419.
