In the 18th century buildings for industrial purposes were lined up along the valley of Tettye stream. The Tanner House, which shows "The history of Pécs between 1686 and 1948" is one of the finest among them. There are two interiors on the first floor; a biedermeier and a hundred years old style sitting-room.

After the Turkish occupation (1686) the citizens launched an 80 year long struggle against the bishop. In 1780 Pécs was granted the privileges of a free royal town which helped the growth of industrial production. There are documents, photos, interiors, models of buildings and the town in addition of the numerous objects in the exhibition.

The industrial boom of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, the local coal mining stimulated the establishment of different factories: Hamerli Gloves, Angster Organ, Zsolnay Ceramics to name a few and urbanization (public services, buildings, societies). The exhibition also displays some documents of the years followed World War II.

The intimate court of the Tanner House can add to the visitors' impressions.