Museums and galleries in Miskolc

Museums and galleries in Miskolc

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   Castle of Diósgyőr

   Diósgyőri vár

   This is a partly restored medieval castle, surrounded by the modern blocks of flats. In 2014, some part of the castle was rebuilt, other were renovated. The reconstructed rooms are furnished with mediaeval-style furniture. Main parts: "Knight’s Hall", include two naves with three columns in the middle, and with its 380 sq meters area, one of the largest rooms of medieval castles in Central Europe. "The Chapel" is a two-storied chapel with octagonal apse. It's the central room of the east wing, and a hallowed place. "The towers" In order to enhance the romantic impression, the southwestern tower can be seen in its shape from the 1800s, when it was ruined by a bolt. The upstairs rooms of the other three towers host exhibitions, and lookouts on the roofs."Palace Wings": Three of the four one-storied palace wings remained (rebuild): the northern with the Knight’s Hall, the eastern with the chapel and the kings’residence, and the southern with the queens’ rooms. These rooms serve visitors and interactive spaces that present the medieval castle life and different crafts and trades. "'Wine cellar", consists of two rooms and an interior space of a floor height, can be reached from the West Wing. "Exhibitions" of the castle: castle history exhibition: gives you a taste of archaeological findings in the area of a castle and the old Pauline monastery, medieval weapons and here located the biggest Wax Museum of Central Europe (greatest number of figures) shows the everyday life in Diósgyőr in the Middle Ages. "Lower Castle" contains a functional copy of a 16th-century cannon, which is used at big events. Garden of Queens a place where herbs and spices were grown, some type of them can be find still today. "Courtyard": The main entrance of the upper castle is the northern gate, that is reached through the royal stairs. The northeastern and southwestern decorated stairway leads to the upstairs loggia decorated with stone carvings. "Tournament Field" provides a venue for events as

   Apr-Oct: daily 09:00-18:00; Nov-March: daily 09:00-17:00, Closed:Dec 24-26. Dec 31-Jan 1.·With guided tours: adult Ft 1500, student/senior Ft 1200. Without guided tours: adult with 2 children or between 18-26 Ft 750, student/senior Ft 600. Under 6 and over 70 free.; If you have Miskolc Pass Tourist Card, admisson is free.

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   Diósgyőri Papermill Museum of the Paper Industry

   Diósgyőri Papírgyár Papírgyári Múzeuma Papíripari Szakgyűjtemény

   Guidance in Hungarian only. There are exhibited the historical artefacts of the local company (Diósgyőri Papermill) on two levels. The workshop on the first floor, for preparing hand-made paper, helps you to remember the days of the undertaking working in the course of the manufacture.

   May-Sep Mon-Fri 10:00-14:00 and Sat of every month 10:00-14:00. In this case the museum is closed on the following Mon·Admission: Adult/reduced: Ft 350/250

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   Gallery of Miskolc - Feledy House

   Miskolc Galéria - Feledy-Ház

   An exhibition hall about Life of Gyula Feledy, a graphic artist. The works of Gyula Feledy and his contemporaries can be see here.

   Mon-Thu 19:00-16:00, but only with appointment·Free

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   Gallery of Miskolc - Petró House

   Miskolci Galéria - Petró-ház

   Visit the permanent exhibition of graphic artist, Lajos Szalay. Art Library. The building was built in 1927, and later the famous doctor, Petro Sándor (1907-1976) was acquired. Here operated a nationally-known, well-equipped modern private clinic. He was also a private collector his collection include local history items, 19th-century art works, and modern Hungarian works of art, miniature, silver, and rug collection. After his death the all heritage received the Herman Otto Museum.

   Mon-Thu 09:00-16:00, Fri 09:00-13:00·free

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   Gallery of Miskolc - Rákóczi-House

   Miskolci Galéria - Rákóczi-ház

   Contemporary art exhibitions and thematic exhibitions focusing on actual social problems. Museum education and talent management programmes, fine art courses and model drawing studio awaits students and school pupils. The one and only educational museum for contemporary art, the “Big Kunszt” (“Big Deal”) where you may learn about contemporary art and the contextual, visual and technical features of the masterpieces in an unconventional and visitor-friendly way. Services: cloak-room, café, buffet, toilet/WC.

   Tue-Sat 09:00-17:00·Adult/reduced Ft 1000/500

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   Greek Orthodox church

   Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Hungarian:Görögkeleti templom, Magyar ortodox templom, Szentháromság Görögkeleti Ortodox Templom

   Built between 1785 and 1806 in Copf style. Here is one of the largest iconostasion in Europe, 16 m high, with 87 pictures of the life of Jesus, and the eleven big orthodox holiday plus Easter what is the Ortodox 'Holiday of holidays'. The Baroque iconostasis was carved in the workshop of Eger, the pictures (with the exception of four of them) were painted by a master from Vienna. The copy of the Akhtyrka Icon of the Mother of God was a gift from Empress Catherine II of Russia. A school, a hospital and a parsonage were also built next to the church in the beginning of 18th century. The churchyard also served as a burial place, several more than 300 years old marble tombstones still can be seen. The interior is divided into three parts: entrance hall, naos, and sanctuary. The Orthodox Liturgical Museum of Hungary is here, in the former school building (approaching from the churchyard). The Orthodox liturgical collection of it is the richest in all Hungary.

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   Herman Ottó Museum Exhibition building

   Papszer utcai kiállítási épület

   The richest Conquest cemetery of the Carpathian Basin. A noble of Miskolc in national politics. Endre Szasz collection. 'Ages, photos, cameras' permanent exhibition in the history of photography. Gift shop.

   Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00·Adult Ft 1400, child Ft 700, If you have Miskolc Pass Tourist Card: free

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   Library and Collection of Selmec of the University of Miskolc

   Selmeci Műemlékkönyvtár - Miskolci Egyetem

   The most important museum collections: collection of articles of the university's historical, numismatic collection, photo archive, certificate archive, the mining-themed stamp collection, a collection of miniature books, industrial and technical history items, the works of fine art.

   Mon-Thu 09:00-15:00, Fri 09:00-12:00·Free

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   Miskolci Theatre Museum

   Miskolci Galéria, Színháztörténeti és Színészmúzeum

   The Museum of Theatrical History and Acting located in the National Theatre of Miskolc Classicist style building. This two-story building preserves the remnants of a theatre from 1823. The building served as quarters for generals and a trade school. Guidance: only Hungarian; duration: 45 mins. Services: cloak-room, café, buffet, toilet/WC.

   Sep-May: Tue-Sat 09:00-17:00; Jun-Aug: Tue-Sat 10:00-18:00·Adult/reduced: Ft 600/300. If you have Miskolc Pass Tourist Card: free

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    National Theatre of Miskolc

    The main theatre of Miskolc, and the oldest theatre company of Hungary. Its current Classicist and Neo-baroquebuilding built between 1847–1857. The building was reconstructed in 1880, and extending with a fire-watch tower. This is not only theatrical plays, but also to events like the International Opera Festival. Ticket office (Hu:Jegyiroda): Miskolc, Széchenyi István út 21. (next door toward west) Phone: (+36) 46 516735. +36 46 516736, Fax: +36 46 516734, [email protected]. You can also find a small theatre museum here.

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    Ottó Herman Museum, Picture Collection

    Herman Ottó Múzeum, Képtár

    is the largest museum of Miskolc. It has more than 600,000 artifacts. Its main focus is on archaeology, mineralogy, arts, history and ethnography. The collection of fine arts located here: shows works of Hungarian artists in the 18th-20th century. Over the museum here is a library and the storerooms are there. The museum named after the famous polyhistor Ottó Herman in 1953.

    Tue-Sun: 09.00-17.00·Adult Ft 1400, student Ft 700. If you have Miskolc Pass Tourist Card: free

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    Pannon-sea Museum

    Pannon-tenger Múzeum, Repository of Geological and Natural History and Exhibition Building, Herman Ottó Museum

    Two permanent exhibitions were opened in the “Pannon Sea Museum” in Miskolc on 20 November 2013. The exhibition “On the paths of a primeval forest — The swamp cypress forest of Bükkábrány and its era” tells the visitors about the environment of the 7 million years old swamp cypresses in Bükkábrány in a playful environment. Besides fossils of several prehistoric animals and plants, Rudapithecus fossils representing the beginning of human evolution, mysteries of paleo-magnetism, almost the whole spectrum of raw materials from the Miocene epoch and secrets of volcanic activities in the Pannon Basin await curious visitors. The beautiful pieces of the collection “Minerals of the Carpathians” was selected from the second largest Hungarian mineralogical collection. Our regular and periodical programmes are held in a conference room for 80 persons, in a projector room for 40 persons and a seminar-room for 15 persons and are assisted by a separate museum educational facility.

    Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00·Adult Ft 1400, student Ft 700. If you have Miskolc Pass Tourist Card: free

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    Post Gallery

    Postakürt Galéria

    A small exhibition about the post history on the fifth floor of the Directory of Miskolc of Hungarian Post.

    Opening hours: only by booking·Adult/reduced Ft 500/250

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    Synagogue

    Zsinagóga

    Description: The synagogue, built between 1861 and 1863, is an outstanding example of Hungarian Romantic architecture and one of the largest such buildings in Europe. The temple includes both Neo-Romanesque and Romantic elements. This is the only surviving synagogue in the city and the only still-functioning synagogue of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County. Its Kazinczy Street facade has a rose window and narrow Gothic windows. The synagogue has three aisles. The women's balcony is supported by slim iron pillars decorated with Gothic Revival and Neo-Byzantine elements. The wall paintings feature ornamental an Eastern design. The Exhibition Hall consists of two rooms museum that commemorate the history of the Miskolc Jewish community. One room commemorates the events of the Holocaust in Miskolc, and the other shows scenes from everyday Jewish life in Miskolc prior to the murders.

    It can't be visited while it is under restoration

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    Szőnyi István Gallery

    Szőnyi István Galéria

    The gallery was named after István Szőnyi (1894-1960), Hungarian painter. The building was built in 1927, and later the famous doctor, Petro Sándor (1907-1976) was acquired. A nationally known, modernly equipped private clinic operated here. He was a private collector and his heritage. Contemporary Fine and Applied Arts exhibits can be seen here.

    Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 09:00-13:00

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    Telecommunications Museum

    Távközlés történeti látványtár - Teletár

    Located in Miskolc #23 post office. Shows the development of communication in the last over 130 years. old telephones, and telephone exchanges, telegraph, transmission equipment, mobiles (many of them are still working). - Outside public phones and Erste Bank 24-hr ATM.

    Open: Wed Sat 10:00-16:00·Adult/reduced Ft 750/375, photo/video ticket Ft 400/1250 (2014)

17. Drink

    Avasi Wine Museum and Wine Restaurant

    Avasi Bormúzeum és Borvendéglő

    Latabár sor 388

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Miskolc (CC BY-SA 4.0).