The exhibition presents a selection of works from the nineteenth century to contemporary art, showing that Italy has always been a popular destination for travellers and an eternal motif and theme for artists in Hungary. The exhibition, which is part of the Bartók Spring International Art Weeks, presents around 150 works by 75 artists, including paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, objects, and archaeological artefacts.

The museum is not only unique to our country, but is the only independent chemist museum of Mid-Europe. It was established on the site of a ruined castle in Várpalota. Várpalota has a central role in the Hungarian chemical industry and is easily accessible from Budapest.