Honfoglalás Kori Látogatóközpont
Visitor centre in Karos on life in the 10th century, at the time of the conquest, with a panoptic and interactive exhibition, a park, yurts and mounted archery programmes.
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About the museum
Within the territory of Karos stood the first princely centre of the Hungarians of the conquest period. In 1936 thirteen conquest-period graves were found in the 1st cemetery on the village boundary; between 1986 and 1992 the 2nd and 3rd cemeteries were also excavated, with 73 and 19 graves respectively. As a result of these excavations, the world’s richest 10th-century Hungarian graves came to light at Karos.
On the Eperjesszög hill, where the graves were found, one of the country’s first 10th-century cemetery gardens was established in 2002; since 2006 it has held the status of National Cemetery Garden (Nemzeti Sírkert). In 1998 a petition was started so that the Karos finds could be seen in an exhibition venue built in Karos; the Visitor Centre opened on 16 September 2012.
Seen from the front, the yurt-shaped building forms a Hungarian recurve bow, and its dome symbolises a quiver of arrows. On the upper floor there is a panoptic exhibition with life-size figures and horses, automated narration and light effects. On the ground floor, interactive devices, original objects and replicas present the 10th century. In the outdoor park, animals, yurts and 10th-century house reconstructions can be seen; the centre also offers mounted and archery demonstrations, archery and craft sessions.
Highlights
- Panoptic exhibition with life-size figures, horses and light effects
- Interactive devices, original objects and replicas from the 10th century
- Outdoor park with yurts, animals and 10th-century house reconstructions
- Mounted and archery demonstrations, archery and craft sessions
- The nearby National Cemetery Garden on the Eperjesszög hill
Permanent exhibition
- A honfoglalás kori magyarság története és tárgyi kultúrája – On the upper floor a panoptic exhibition, on the ground floor interactive devices, original objects and replicas show life in the 10th century.
- Founded
- 2012
- Operated by
- Karos Község Önkormányzata
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 800 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | HUF 500students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | HUF 500free up to age 5 · Student ticket. |
| Seniors | HUF 500Pensioner ticket. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Persons with disabilities and one companion may visit the exhibition free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 500Student ticket. |
| Groups (21+ people) | HUF 600 per personFor groups of more than 20 people: adults HUF 600 per person; students and pensioners HUF 400 per person. |
| Families | HUF 1,5002 adults and their children. |
| Photo ticket | HUF 200Per person; HUF 1,000 per group. |
| Video ticket | HUF 500Per person; HUF 2,000 per group. |
| Archery (4 shots) | HUF 400Per person. |
| Craft session (wood burning, wood carving, leather decorations) | HUF 400Per person, by prior booking. |
Admission tickets include the guided tour. Use of the football pitch is free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | HUF 1,500 · 2 adults and their children. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
A family ticket is available; the park with animals, archery and craft sessions offers experiences for children too.
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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| Photography | Photo ticket HUF 200 per person, video ticket HUF 500 per person. |
| Good to know | Admission includes the guided tour. Events feature mounted and archery competitions, ritual fire ceremonies and craft sessions. |
