The exhibition presents a remarkable collection never before seen in Hungary, recently discovered by researchers. The focal point of the exhibition is a series of photographs showcasing traditional Hungarian folk attire from various regions and settlements, originally displayed at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. Thought to have been lost, the photographs by János Tiedge have been loaned from the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Temporary exhibition 2025.03.28. - 2025.05.11.

Vasarely Museum, Budapest

M80

András Mengyán, a distinguished artist, designer, and professor, is a leading figure in Hungarian visual and applied arts, having been awarded the prestigious Prima Primissima Prize in 2024.

Temporary exhibition 2024.10.15. - 2025.08.31.

Museum of Ethnography, Budapest

Székelys

Who are the Székelys really? What do we know about Székely Land? What ideas and beliefs do we have about the Székely people? What is the reality? How do the people of Székely Land see themselves?

Temporary exhibition 2024.12.13. - 2025.06.30.

Museum of Ethnography, Budapest

Our Most Brilliant Mind and the First Among Hungarian Scientists: Ottó Herman

By staging this joint exhibition, the Museum of Ethnography and the Museum of the Hungarian Parliament pay tribute to the memory of the great Hungarian polymath Ottó Herman on the occasion of the 190th anniversary of his birth and the 110th anniversary of his death.

Permanent exhibition

István Dobó Museum, Eger

Gunpowder smoke among the stones of the fortress...

The outer and inner castle system was developed in the 1540s. The passage between them was the Dark Gate which is still visible today. The outer castle was destroyed in 1702, but the gate continued to be used and was only walled up at the beginning of the 19th century.

Permanent exhibition

Tokaj Museum, Tokaj

Ecclesiological Exhibition

One of the most spectacular and the most valuable unit of the museum’s permanent exhibition is the ecclesiological exhibition on the first floor. Mr. Béla Béres, a priest from Tokaj offered his 800 pieces collection to his favourite town’s museum in 1981.

Culture House and Library - Village Gallery

The Village Galery was opened in the Fáy mansion house on 14th February 1997. The mansion house was built in the 18th century. It was built in the classicist style with a baroque core. Since 1977 the mansion house has been functioning as the local library. Due to the local council, the building was renovated in the year 2000.

Sopron Museum - Mithras-sanctuary

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.

Local History Collection - Nagytevel

The population of Nagytevel in Ottoman Hungary was nearly destroyed. By 1578 Nagytevel was documented as a bleak. The village was unpopulated for nearly 100 years so organized settling of people became necessary. In 1718-18, the Cistercian Abbey in Zirc settled families in the region.

The Building of the Museum (The photo was made by Kiss Béla)

Medical Historical Exhibition

In the pharmacy unit, the visitors may learn about the equipment of making medicine, the different types of medicines and the most beautiful pieces used in the 89 pharmacies that operated in our county before the change of regime. The equipments, containers, documents represent almost all the pharmacies established long ago. However, we only show the nicest offices and furniture: the hand painted peasant baroque furniture from the Holy Trinity Pharmacy of Kecskemét made in 1746. These are surrounded by the showcases holding medicine made of plants, minerals and animals.

The House on Feet in Vörs

In 1961, six smoky-kitchen house still existed in Dózsa György street. Today, after these were taken down, beautiful mansions stand there. The last owner of the old type of house moved out in 1971. The unoccupied house was about to decay completely. Fortunately, it was bought by the National Nature and Environment Protection Bureau and reconstructed it. In the summer of 1978, when the reconstruction works were almost done, the citizens of the village set a good example.

Ferenc Zajti Region Historical Collection

The former dwelling house in the centre of the settlement was built by the Grünberger family in the 1860'ies. It is a mansion house bearing the characteristics of the local popular architecture. The walls are made of mude bricks, the roof was covered by wooden shingles.

Village Museum

Varsány, where the village museum is found, is situated in Nógrád county, about six kms away from Szécsény. The village is well known for its architectural relics, popular traditions and a white willow tree standing in Táb lowland. The Museum was established in one of the peasant houses reprersenting the old architectural style.