Even three decades ago, there were only ploughlands here. Soil ploughed by Maria Muik by herself until her death in 1965. She owned the tiny peasant house with straw roof. The neighbouring estate is the location of the open-air exhibition.

The past was preserved by the smaller companies under the management of the DGT after 1945. From the 1950's uranium was mined in the Mecsek as well. The companies created the permanent exhibition in the head office of the DGT and opened it in 1977. An idea of opening an underground exhibition ward occured even at the beginning of the 20th century, however it was only realized in 1981 under the name Mecsek Mine Museum which is 400 ms long on 1000 m2 8-10 ms undergraound.

The home of István Simon (1926-1975) in Bazsi is now a museum representing the life-work of the poet. The Memorial House recalls the poetry and the life of István Simon István. The poet himsef said: "Writers would like to express what makes them write. In my case it really is the home land to blame."

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 Lajos Vajda Memorial Museum opened in 1996 in the house with porch looking at a beautiful landscape. Its two permanent exhibitions are selections of the works of the Hungarian artists of the 20th century. The material presenting the oeuvre of Lajos Vajda is located upstairs. On the lower level the artist of the European School from Szentendre are shown.

It was in 1924 when the first thought of establishing a museum first occoured in our institute. The thought was followed by works. In 1931 a small exhibition was arranged at the College, but this was destroyed by the events of World War II. In 1954 a museum room was opened in the college, which was also shut down because of closing up some of the traditional branches. From 1963 negotiations were made again about forming a university museumtól. The Forestry and Timber Industry University was given an operation permit for the Collection of Forestry, Timber Industry and Geodesy.

Csiszár Árpád founded the Beregi Museum of Vásárosnamény in 1963. The collection is hosted by one of the nicest building of the town, the Máthé mansion in 13, Rákóczi Street from 1970. Our collection is listed nationally and internationally due to its vernacular material of a few thousand pieces.