Interesting fact:
Marcell Jánosi was a leading figure in the history of Hungarian sound recording and data storage. He is credited with inventing the floppy disk, a milestone in the development of data backup and storage in the field of information technology. His innovations contributed significantly to the spread of modern technological solutions and left a lasting mark on technological development at the international level. At the Tape Recorder Museum, visitors can get a closer look at his work: in addition to his bust, several of his major inventions are also on display.
In the heart of Keszthely, a unique place awaits visitors, where the sounds of the past still come to life today.
The Tape Recorder Museum is a journey through time into the world of analog sound recording, where visitors can not only see but also hear these unique pieces of history.
The founder of this unique collection, mechanical engineer Vilmos Nagy, spent decades collecting tape recorders and sound recording equipment. His passion resulted in a collection that traces nearly the entire history of sound recording. The museum, which was previously located in Terény, moved to its new home in Keszthely in 2024, where it is housed in a spacious, modern exhibition space.
The exhibition begins with Edison’s 1877 phonograph and then takes visitors through the eras of wire, reel-to-reel, and cassette recorders, all the way to professional studio equipment. The exhibition features nearly 460 working tape recorders representing more than 160 manufacturers from 22 countries.
What makes this museum unique is that many of the devices are still in working order today. Visitors can listen to original sound recordings, including rare finds and recordings of historical significance. During a personalized guided tour, visitors learn not only about the history of technological advancements, but also about the people and eras that shaped the world of sound recording.
Images of the exhibition in the Tape Recorder Museum
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8360 Keszthely, Bem József utca 15.