Museum - János Thorma Museum

The collection of the museum of Kiskunhalas came to existence in 1874. According to the plaque that was revealed on its 125th anniversary: 'The collection of György Révész with the guidance of parson Áron Szilády and István Gyárfás was bought by the Reformed Church of Kiskunhalas in 1874. In the same year the by unification of the Révész-collection end the collection if the reformed secondary school for girls the Museum of Halas was born. It is commonly called, the archives collection of the primary school.

Permanent exhibitions

Treasures in the Sand

The paintings of János Thorma

János Thorma was born in Kiskunhalas on 24, April, 1870. His gentry family lost all their lands which caused them to lead their lives as a civic family. The children of the Thorma family were raised in the spirit of the Revolution of 1848 which meant loyalty to their country. When Thorma was taken to the school of the Minorites in Nagybánya the stories he had heard in his childhood turned real historic knowledge.

Agricultural equipment from Kiskunhalas

The exhibition presents objects related to vine production, farming and transportation.

Money notes and coins in Hungary - Kiskunhalas coins

The first section of the exhibition presents coins made of silver, copper and aluminium in the 19-20th century. The second part presents numismatic relics from Kiskunhalas. Beside pieces made before 1945, we show emergency coins, bronze pageants, coins, as well as badges.

further exhibitions