Kežmarok, Prešovský kraj
Múzeum v Kežmarku - Kežmarský hrad
Kežmarok’s urban history in the former Thököly residence: guild objects and arms, a Baroque chapel and a pioneering X-ray machine.
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Múzeum v Kežmarku - Kežmarský hrad
Kežmarok Castle combines the history of an aristocratic residence with collections devoted to the town’s inhabitants. It grew alongside the municipal fortifications, and successive owners changed its appearance. The Thököly family transformed it into a prestigious residence; surviving features from their time include fragments of wall paintings and the chapel furnishings.
Displays explore local government, guilds, the shooting society and historic healthcare. The sword used in the mayor’s oath shares this story with apothecary tools and Vojtech Alexander’s X-ray machine. Seventeenth-century Polish hussar armour is a highlight of the arms collection, while the lapidarium preserves original stonework replaced outside by copies.
The early Baroque chapel retains stucco, biblical scenes and a limewood altarpiece. Another part of the museum explores the town’s links with the Tatras, while the viewing tower overlooks the town and mountains. The castle grounds also contain a display of historic vehicles and firefighting equipment.
The museum officially opened on 31 May 1931. Its founder was physician Oskar Szelényi, commemorated by a plaque at the entrance beneath the main gate.
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Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
May-September
May 1 – September 30
- Monday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
October-April
October 1 – April 30
- Monday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Visits are by guided tour only, starting on the hour and lasting around 60 minutes. Lunch break: 12:00-13:00. From October to April the castle is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Foreign-language tours require a reservation; printed texts and the online guide at guide.kezmarok.com are also available. The same opening hours apply to the historic vehicle exhibition.
Castle exhibitions
- Adults
- €10.00
- University students with ISIC
- €7.00
- Reduced ticket
- €5.00
- ZŤP-S holder with companion
- €5.10
- Preschool children aged 3-6
- €2.00
- Children aged 0-3
- €0.10
- Family ticket
- €20.00
- Eligible blood donors and war veterans
- €0.10
- After-hours access surcharge
- €50.00
Historic vehicles
- Adults
- €3.00
- Reduced ticket
- €1.50
- ZŤP-S holder with companion
- €1.60
- Children aged 0-3
- €0.10
- Family ticket
- €6.00
- Eligible blood donors and war veterans
- €0.10
Card payments are accepted at the castle ticket desk. The historic vehicle exhibition requires a separate ticket. Group reservations: +421 918 742 726 or the form on the museum website. The blood-donor concession applies to holders of a gold or diamond plaque or the Kňazovický medal.
Image generated or substantially modified by AI.Thematic routePeople and institutions of historic KežmarokFrom town officials and marksmen to pharmacists, a physician and craftspeople: five perspectives on urban life.Start the walk
Address
Hradné námestie 42060 01 Kežmarok
The exhibition route includes narrow spiral stairs and a section with a low ceiling. Entry to the viewing tower is prohibited during thunderstorms and adverse weather.
- Stairs presentYes