Csontváry Múzeum

About the museum

The Csontváry Múzeum was set up in the city centre of Pécs, at Janus Pannonius utca 11, close to the cathedral and the early Christian burial chambers, to present the work of Csontváry Kosztka Tivadar (1853–1919). After the artist’s death his paintings were auctioned, and they reached Pécs only through the intervention of the architect Gerlóczy Gedeon.

The permanent exhibition opened on 10 October 1973 in the main hall of the former TIT building; in the month of its opening, twenty thousand people visited it. In 1983 the museum was rearranged, and after extensive conservation and restoration work the paintings returned to the walls. In 1994–95 the restored oeuvre travelled to Stockholm, Budapest, Rotterdam and Munich.

The most popular permanent exhibition of the Janus Pannonius Museum includes the legendary Magányos cédrus (The Lonely Cedar) and the Baalbek, roughly the size of a small apartment. Alongside the permanent display, chamber exhibitions are regularly held in the museum’s temporary exhibition space.

Highlights

• Magányos cédrus (The Lonely Cedar)
• The monumental Baalbek, roughly the size of a small apartment
• Images from the Mostar bridge to the Jajce waterfall and Castellammare
• Csontváry’s oeuvre in the most popular permanent exhibition of the Janus Pannonius Museum

Permanent exhibition

• Csontváry Múzeum állandó kiállítása – Paintings by Csontváry Kosztka Tivadar, including Magányos cédrus (The Lonely Cedar) and Baalbek, as well as images of the Mostar bridge, the Jajce waterfall and Castellammare.

Founded

1973

Operated by

Janus Pannonius Múzeum

Admission & discounts

Free admission: On the second Sunday of every month, under-26s and up to two close relatives accompanying a child under 18 may visit the permanent exhibition free of charge. On national holidays (15 March, 20 August, 23 October), admission to the open permanent exhibitions is free.

OTP SZÉP card (culture) accepted. Discounts cannot be combined, and purchased tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged. Tickets are also available online.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The Janus Pannonius Museum offers museum education programmes for kindergarten groups, lower and upper primary school groups, and secondary school groups.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the immediate vicinity of Pécs Cathedral and the early Christian burial chambers.

Amenities & dining

• Coat check
• Lockers

Cloakroom and lockers are available.

Events & venue rental

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