The castle hosting the Mátra Museum was built where once a manor house stood in 1770 by Orczy Lőrinc. The last time the castle was renovated was in 1824-26 in classicist style.

The former 'U' shaped building was closed from the north into an enclosed yard. The south and west wings preserved their Baroque style in the inside.

The museum function of the building developed gradually in the past fifty years. However, a complete renovation was necessary.

It took place in 2002 in the framework of a program initiated by the self-government of the town of Gyöngyös, Heves County. The castle and the yard were revitalized. A successful application served as a basis for finances.

Former research works served as basis for the renovation of the Baroque part. The celebration hall was renovated then.

During the revitalization of the yard, the reconstruction of the fences and the gloriettes were the most spectacular.

The scripts for the temporary exhibitions were written by Mrs. Báry Dr. Gál Edit and Mrs Pálos, as well as contributors, Dr. Hably Lilla MTM, dr. Szakáll Sándor ME, dr. Dávid Árpád EKF), and the technical organizors Bánkuti Albin and Láng-Miticzky Gábor.


The new exhibitions were opened by the minister Hiller István on 15 May 2007.