Gorsium Régészeti Park és Szabadtéri Múzeum

About the museum

Gorsium was one of the significant settlements of Roman Pannonia, beside Tác. A town developed around the first-century military camp, which remained an inhabited centre in the 3rd and 4th centuries as well. The site also played a role in the administrative and religious life of the province.

Archaeological excavations began in 1958 and have continued ever since. The open-air museum was established in 1962, and the excavated building remains became an archaeological park, where both research and the general public feel at home.

The park surrounds the excavated ruins. The stone monuments can be seen outdoors, and the most significant finds are presented in a permanent exhibition. The institution is run by the Szent István Király Múzeum (Saint Stephen the King Museum), maintained by Székesfehérvár Megyei Jogú Város (the county-rank city of Székesfehérvár). A visit takes roughly two hours.

Highlights

• The 4th-century fortress wall with towers and gate
• Roman-era building remains in the open air
• Permanent archaeological exhibition with the most significant finds
• Museum education sessions and object-making for children
• Events in an ancient setting

Permanent exhibition

• Gorsium állandó régészeti kiállítása – The exhibition presents the most significant finds from the excavations at Tác-Gorsium.

Founded

1962

Operated by

Szent István Király Múzeum (fenntartó: Székesfehérvár Megyei Jogú Város)

Admission & discounts

Free admission: On national holidays (15 March, 20 August, 23 October) all visitors may enter free of charge; on the third Saturday of every month, under-26s and up to two close relatives accompanying a child under 18 may enter free of charge.

The prices apply from 1 November to 31 March; during this period the park and the permanent exhibition can be visited, while the external buildings are closed. Between 1 April and 31 October higher ticket prices apply. Ages 6–26 and 62–70 receive a 50% discount. Payment on site by bank card and cash.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

For kindergarten children (The Story of the Well, HUF 500 per person) and school children (The Legionary; The Castrum – Would You Join the Legion?, HUF 1,000 per person) there are sessions of about 50 minutes; an object-making session (HUF 1,200 per person) is also available for groups.

Getting there & parking

By car from the M7 motorway, the park is reached at the Szabadbattyán exit. Parking spaces are available for those arriving at the open-air park.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Catalogues and photographs can be bought at the cash desk and in the exhibition.

Events & venue rental

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