Hegyvidéki Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény
The local history collection of District XII, near the former terminus of the Zugliget horse tram, with objects, photographs and documents.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Hegyvidéki Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény (Hegyvidék Local History Collection) was founded in 1973 by district local historians and local patriots working together. It initially operated in a small garage space on Városmajor utca, then in 1984 moved to an exhibition venue on Maros utca that had functioned as a gallery, and in 1998 to the former school at Városmajor utca 16. At the end of 2004 the Hegyvidék municipal government decided to set up a separate local history collection, and on 1 January 2005 it was re-established as an independent institution.
Over the decades the collection has grown to more than forty thousand items, including photographs, postcards, documents and objects. Since 2017 it has operated as a branch of MOM Kulturális Nonprofit Kft., next to the former terminus of the Zugliget horse tram, in the renovated Lóvasút Kulturális és Rendezvényközpont (Lóvasút Cultural and Events Centre).
The exhibition hall hosts temporary exhibitions, lectures and talks by the Hegyvidéki Nosztalgia Klub (Hegyvidék Nostalgia Club). The collection also publishes an online object catalogue and a postcard collection.
Highlights
- Local history collection of District XII: objects, photographs and documents
- Exhibition hall near the former terminus of the Zugliget horse tram
- Postcard collection and online object catalogue
- Hegyvidéki Nosztalgia Klub – local history lecture series on Thursdays
- Founded
- 1973
- Operated by
- MOM Kulturális Nonprofit Kft.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Viewing the current exhibition is free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Labanc utca
By the 291 bus from Nyugati pályaudvar, or from Széll Kálmán tér by the 22 bus family (22, 22A, 222), then a few minutes' walk from the Labanc utca stop.
By car
Parking available
Parking spaces near the tram line are limited, so public transport is recommended.
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 | The collection employs guides. Under the house rules, amateur photography for personal use is permitted; press filming requires prior written permission. |
