ASTRICEUM Érseki Múzeum
A church art museum in Kalocsa, opposite the cathedral, with liturgical textiles and goldsmith objects; it is also the information point for the sights of the archbishopric.
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About the museum
The late-Baroque, two-storey former canons’ palace was built in 1779 for two canons, with two entrances, during the time of Archbishop Patachich Ádám. Within the framework of a multi-year programme of the Kalocsa–Kecskeméti Főegyházmegye (Archdiocese of Kalocsa–Kecskemét), the Baroque archiepiscopal centre of the town has been renewed. The aim is to present the past, built heritage and material relics of the thousand-year-old church centre, so the archaeological finds from the excavations on Szentháromság tér (Holy Trinity Square) and in the cathedral are also displayed here.
The museum is named after Asztrik, the first head of the Kalocsa archbishopric. From the ticket desk in the reception hall, guided visits start to the Nagyboldogasszony-főszékesegyház (Cathedral of the Assumption) and to the Főszékesegyházi Könyvtár (Cathedral Library) in the Érseki Kastély (Archiepiscopal Castle).
Highlights
- Priestly textiles and goldsmith objects in the exhibition “Ars Sacra – Ars Liturgica”
- Exhibition of works by the priest painter Prokop Péter, titled “Akit szeretett Jézus” (“The One Jesus Loved”)
- Liturgical treasures of the archbishopric
- Archaeological finds from the thousand-year-old church centre
- Guided tour of the cathedral and the Cathedral Library
Permanent exhibitions
- Ars Sacra – Ars Liturgica – Priestly textiles and goldsmith objects from the archiepiscopal collection.
- Akit szeretett Jézus – Works by the priest painter Prokop Péter, a native of Kalocsa.
- Operated by
- Kalocsa–Kecskeméti Főegyházmegye
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The archiepiscopal sites are barrier-free throughout their area.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours to the cathedral and to the Cathedral Library also start from the ticket desk in the reception hall. |
