Halasi Csipkeház
The Csipkeház in Kiskunhalas presents the history and works of the world-famous Halas lace, next to the workshop of the lace makers.
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About the museum
The first pieces of Halas lace were presented by Dékáni Árpád at the Christmas exhibition of the Magyar Iparművészeti Társulat (Hungarian Applied Arts Society) in December 1902. Since then the technique has been passed from generation to generation, and Halas lace has become one of Hungary's best-known hungarikums; the living tradition of lace-making was added to the National Register of Hungary's Intangible Cultural Heritage in September 2010.
In the 1930s, during the economic crisis, the Halas lace branch was in danger; the Csipkeház, whose history begins in 1935, was built at that time. Folk artists still work in the Csipkeház today, and the building houses an exhibition of photographs presenting the history of lace and the earlier periods of Halas lace.
As a state gift, Halas lace was presented to many foreign heads of state and monarchs, and in 1996 to Pope II. János Pál. Every year at the beginning of the year the Csipkeház holds an international lace exhibition, where lace from other parts of the world can also be seen.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the history of Halas lace (Markovits Mária Exhibition Hall)
- “Halasi csipke anno…” – historical photo exhibition
- Living workshop of the lace makers
- International lace exhibition every year
- Hungarikum and part of the National Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Permanent exhibitions
- A halasi csipke története – In the Markovits Mária Exhibition Hall the exhibition presents the origin and development of Halas lace.
- Halasi csipke anno… – Historical photo exhibition in the Galéria Kiállítóterem.
- Operated by
- Halasi Csipke Közalapítvány
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 1,200 |
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| Reduced | HUF 900Children and pensioners |
| Children & teens | HUF 900 |
| Seniors | HUF 900 |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 900 |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Age-group museum education sessions introduce children to Halas lace in a playful way.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking address: Kiskunhalas, Vasút utca 2 (GPS: 46.430226, 19.489388).
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Museum education sessions for kindergarten and primary school groups, with a programme tailored to each age group. |
