Kanizsai Dorottya Múzeum
The local history and ethnography museum of Mohács: the permanent exhibition “Népek találkozása a mohácsi Dunánál” (Meeting of Peoples on the Danube at Mohács), with the Busójárás (Busó Procession) and the culture of the South Slavic peoples.
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About the museum
The Kanizsai Dorottya Múzeum was founded in Mohács in 1923. Today it operates at Kisfaludy utca 9, in the oldest-settled part of the town near the Danube. The permanent exhibition was renewed in 2023 with the support of the Magyar Géniusz Programme of the National Cultural Fund.
The exhibition “Népek találkozása a mohácsi Dunánál” (Meeting of Peoples on the Danube at Mohács) consists of four thematic units: it presents the history of Mohács and its religious and ethnic traditions; the material culture and folklore of the Croatian, Serbian and Slovene communities in Hungary; the Busójárás carnival custom, which connects the two parts; and how the local community has remembered the Battle of Mohács of 1526.
Among the objects on display are a portrait of the young Louis II (a work by István Dorffmeister), Ottoman utensils, weapons, mail shirts, folk costumes, textiles, masterpieces of pottery, guild memorabilia, tools of river life on the Danube, a late 19th-century Bosnian-Croatian room from the Pécs area, musical instruments, wedding flags and master-of-ceremonies towels (vőfélykendő). The collection holds more than twenty thousand objects and documents, twenty-three thousand photographs and archival audio material.
Highlights
- Meeting of Peoples on the Danube at Mohács – permanent exhibition
- Busójárás collection (Busó Procession)
- Material culture of the Croatian, Serbian and Slovene communities
- Portrait of Louis II and objects from the Ottoman period
- Display collection (Látványtár) and temporary exhibitions
Permanent exhibition
- Népek találkozása a mohácsi Dunánál – Ethnographic and local history permanent exhibition on the history of Mohács, the culture of the South Slavic peoples, the Busójárás and the memory of the Battle of 1526.
- Founded
- 1923
- Operated by
- Mohács Város Önkormányzata
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 2,100 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | HUF 1,700Students and pensioners |
| Seniors | HUF 1,700 |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 1,700 |
| Groups | HUF 1,700 per personHUF 1,700 per person for adult groups; HUF 1,400 per person for student and pensioner groups. |
| Professional guided tour | HUF 6,000Can also be requested in Croatian; in a foreign language HUF 8,000. |
| Museum education session (in addition to the admission ticket, per child) | HUF 900At least 10 people; sessions last 45–60 minutes. |
Free admission: Admission is free on 20 August.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Museum education sessions for children's groups.
Getting there & parking
The museum stands in the oldest-settled part of Mohács, near the Danube; the town centre is about ten minutes' walk away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours can also be requested in Croatian. Groups register via the form on the museum's website or by telephone. |
