The Kállay family is one of the ancient Hungarian noble families, which came to the Carpathian Basin as a member of the Hungarian elite and played a significant role in Hungarian history over the centuries.
In the history of the family, the reign of King Sigismund stands out. During this period, the family's fortune grew, Kállósemjén came into their possession, and their coat of arms also dates from this time.
A család életében Kállósemjén az 1920-30-as években játszotta a legfontosabb szerepet, hiszen Dr. Kállay Miklós miniszterelnök itt töltötte családjával a nyarakat, országos jelentőségű mintagazdaságot hozott létre.
The baroque Kállay mansion was built around 1763 by the Italian architect Salvator Aprilis, commissioned by György Kállay from the county house of Nagykálló. The original core of the mansion is the central six rooms with the hall, the eastern wing end, the terraced part with a floor, was added to the building at the beginning of the 19th century. The building and the park were damaged during the Second World War. From 1948-49 the mansion was used as a workers' dwelling by the forestry company, the parquet floor was oiled and wood was cut.
The Apagyi State Farm took possession in 1949 and used it as a storehouse, storing fertiliser and crops in the once beautiful rooms. In 1964, the building was restored and declared a monument at the expense and under the supervision of the National Monument Protection Inspectorate. Unfortunately, the remaining inlaid floors of the mansion were removed at the same time. In the mid-1990s the building lost all its functions and fell into disrepair. The renovation was aimed at restoring it to its 1920s condition.
The mansion houses the following exhibitions.
History of the Kállay family:
The exhibition aims to present the history of our nation and our region through the Kállay family.
Toy exhibition:
The show will also include an exhibition on the history of games, where visitors will be able to see popular games from the early 20th century.
In the playroom, the youngest children can play with toys that evoke the atmosphere of the era, but are perfectly suited to the needs of today's children.
Car history exhibition:
Why were the cars needed? How did assembly line production start? Who was Joseph the Dove? These questions are answered in the car history exhibition. You can also admire a 1931 Ford A model, a similar car to the one once used by Prime Minister Miklós Kállay.
Coffee house:
In our mansion we have created a nostalgic café reminiscent of the 20-30's, with a Herendi coffee machine with a Victoria pattern as a jewel.
Restriction of access info
Summer opening (1 April - 31 October)
Monday - Sunday 9:00 - 17:00
Winter opening hours ( 1 November - 31 March)
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 16:00
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