The Göcseji Village Museum at Falumúzeum utca 18, Zalaegerszeg (8900), has welcomed visitors since 1968 as Hungary’s first open-air ethnographic collection. It showcases traditional Göcseji region buildings, everyday lives, and holiday events of folks from those times. From spring to fall, dive into tradition-preserving happenings, kids’ programs, and enchanting family adventure tours.
Spring Starters
Kick off March 28, 2026 (Saturday) with Spring Planting (Tavaszi ültetés a Göcseji Skanzenben) for 6- to 8-year-olds, 2-4 p.m. On April 1 (Wednesday), join Holy Week Egg Painting (Nagyheti tojásfestés), led by folk artist Andrea Dömötör, 2-4 p.m.—tools and paints provided on-site, $4 per person. April 18 brings Göcseji Spring Greeting (Göcseji Tavaszköszöntő). April 19 features an organ concert in the Timber Church (Fatemplom) by Szilárd Ferenc Kovács of Pécs Basilica.
Summer Sounds and Fests
June 20: Organ concert by Nyíra’s Ars Organi festival director Mária Magyarová Plseková. June 27: Olai Festival (Olai Fesztivál). July 19 features two events: organ concert by Vienna’s Augustinerkirche organist Róbert Kovács, plus Egerszeg Farewell (Egerszeg Búcsú).
Late Summer and Winter Vibes
August 20 features two events: Village Museum Day (A Falumúzeum Napja) with festive programs, and organ concert by László Kristófi of Nagyvárad. November 21: Göcseji Pig Fun (Göcseji malacságok) revives winter peasant life—joint work, chats, songs, and hilarious tales. November 29 at 2 p.m.: Organ duo by Rebeka Patai and Alexandra Farkas. Total 11 events. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
