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.

Gyula Gosztonyi, architect-archaeologist initiated the exploration of the Cella Septichora Early Christian burial structure as early as the beginning of the 20th century. It was also his idea that the burial chambers should be connected under the ground and opened to the public. The grant of 1.5 billion HUF obtained from the Operative Programme of Regional Development for the implementation of the project 'World Heritage in Pécs, Enhancement of its Touristic Appeal' between 2004 and 2006, enabled us to realize that dream.

The writer of the Szózat (Hungarian national poem), the outstanding representative of the Hungarian romanticism lived in this house in 1801 and 1802. The flat was rearranged for the 200th anniversary of t Vörösmarty's birthday. The exhibition recalls the atmosphere of the 19th century biedermeier. The interiour of the rooms, the furniture and objects are similar to the ones used by Vörösmarty.

In the provinces of the gigantic Roman Empire men had only one chance for advancement, and that was to enter the legions. After having served 20-25 years, they obtained citizenship and properties. They lived and fought far from their homes, and took their culture and religion wherever they went. The Mithras sanctuary was built in the 3rd century before Christ by Persian soldiers stationing in Carnuntum.

The museum was nationalized in 1949 which year may be accepted as the year of its foundation. In 1950, the museum was detached from the library. The field of collection of the material was designated in the same year. In the few months following the nationalization the manager was Dr. Imre Szentmihályi. From 1950, Edit Kerecsényi fulfilled the position.

The Local History Collection was set up in 1972. It is a collection of the history, archeology and ethnography of our village. The Collection got its name from its first leader who organized, arranged the exhibitions, and enriched the material with devoted care.