Várpalota was a dooming market town in the 19th century. The citizens generated long-lasting values in the region where several nations and religions existed together. Várpalota was a significant craftsmen's settlement in the Transdaubia. It was also situated in the defense of a very important fortress, the Thury Fortress, that belonged to the Zichys and Waldsteins. It has been an outstanding location of tourism.

The grandmother of Krúdy Gyula was born there and lived there. The writer received invaluable impetus from her. Our exhibition presents the everydays of the old town which shows that Várpalota is the tiny representation of the Carpathian Basin.