Franz Liszt Memorial Museum

The Franz Liszt Memorial Museum occupies the composer’s former apartment in the Old Academy of Music on Vörösmarty Street, Budapest. Liszt lived here from 1881 until his death in 1886. The rooms display his pianos and other original instruments, manuscripts, books, furniture and personal belongings. The grand piano is a focal point, and the preserved apartment gives context to the objects on view. It is a compact stop best suited to music lovers and anyone curious about Liszt’s life in Budapest.

Liszt’s apartment at the Old Academy of Music

The museum is in the first-floor apartment of the Old Academy of Music, on Vörösmarty Street. Liszt lived here from 1881 until his death in 1886. After years spent abroad, he made Budapest one of his homes and served as the Academy of Music’s first president and piano teacher.

The rooms have been restored to their 19th-century appearance. Rather than a broad survey of Liszt’s life, the visit focuses on the place where he lived and worked. Furniture and wall art sit alongside objects linked to his music and daily life.

Instruments, manuscripts and concerts

Several of Liszt’s pianos are among the collection’s main draws. You can also see manuscripts, books, portraits and personal belongings. Together, these objects offer a close look at the composer’s working environment and the range of materials he left behind.

A multilingual audio guide provides further context on his life and work. The museum also hosts Saturday concerts in the apartment’s main hall. A concert gives the rooms a musical dimension, and performances include an introduction. Check ticket arrangements in advance if you plan to attend.