The exhibition represents the popular arts of the county, and that from the aspect of various trades, emphasizing the branches that became prominent because of the regional aptitudes: the pottery and the furrier craft.

The exhibition represents the cottier civilization of the turn of the 19th century. The old objects, techniques and views are mixed up with the new items. This transition era is represented through the objects and their environment, maps, sketches, and photographs.

At the exhibition in the Gallery we intend to show the role of the town, its importance and its place in Hungarian cultural life via artworks made at the colony of artists of Szolnok.

By the turn of the century a typical civilian atmosphere was developed in Szolnok, which is - regardless of its colourful and versatile features - characterized by a special unity. This is demonstrated through the dwelling house bearing civilian-peasant features.

Through the archaeological relics of the county the exhibition demonstrates how the dwelling houses were changing during the centuries. The exhibition embraces the history of the county from the prehistoric age to the end of the Turkish era. It represents the changes made according to the lifestyles and dwelling-houses.