The Trianon Museum in Várpalota is the only institution in the Carpathian Basin dedicated to the peace treaty that ended World War I and its consequences, which are still felt today. It offers visitors a deep and moving look into one of the most defining chapters of Hungarian and Central European history.

The museum is housed in the Zichy Castle, built in 1725 and later rebuilt in classicist-romantic style by architect Miklós Ybl. Visitors can admire the grand entrance hall, the oval-shaped wood-paneled library with its preserved ceiling fresco by Béla Pállik, and the surrounding park, which hosts outdoor events. The historic aristocratic setting adds a unique atmosphere to the exhibitions covering the difficult 20th-century history.

Around thirty permanent and touring exhibitions fill the ground and upper floors, covering topics such as the signing of the Trianon treaty, irredentist movements, the temporary return of territories to Hungary between 1938 and 1941, and post-war reprisals against Hungarians.

• Várpalota town center - the Zichy Castle is centrally located and easily reached by car or public transport

• Free admission for visitors from territories detached from Hungary after 1920
• The museum underwent a full renovation starting in 2017 and reopened in its renewed form on 22 September 2023
• About thirty permanent and temporary thematic exhibitions

The museum's motto, taken from philosopher Béla Hamvas, is telling: 'No rebellion. But give up nothing!' - a phrase that captures the spirit of this remarkable place.