Kiskun Múzeum
The museum of Kiskunfélegyháza presents archaeological, natural science and penal history exhibitions in the former seat of the Kiskun District.
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About the museum
The foundations of the Kiskun Múzeum were provided by the antiquities collection of the grammar school in Kiskunfélegyháza. In 1901 grammar school teacher Szalay Gyula proposed establishing an independent town museum, and on 7 December 1902 the town assembly adopted the proposal. The background goes back to the collecting work begun in the 1860s by teacher Miletz János.
The museum operates in the Dr. Holló Lajos utca complex of buildings. The main building and the prison building belonged to the former seat of the Kiskun District: in 1753 Maria Theresa moved the district’s seat of judicial authority to Félegyháza, which made the town the centre of the district.
Among the exhibitions are an archaeological exhibition presenting the history of Kiskunfélegyháza and its surroundings from the Neolithic to the late Middle Ages, study collections, an exhibition on the history of punishment, religious history and military history set up in the former prison building, and a fine arts exhibition presenting the works of László Holló.
Highlights
- “Kincsek a raktárból” (Treasures from the Storeroom) archaeological exhibition with audio material (audio guide)
- Bűn és bűnhődés Magyarhonban (Crime and Punishment in Magyarhon) – Hungarian penal history in the former prison
- Religious life in the Kiskunság, including the Madonna statues of the Kiskunság
- Natural science study collection with fossils and rock collection
- Fine arts exhibition presenting the works and relics of László Holló
Permanent exhibitions
- „Kincsek a raktárból” – régészeti kiállítás – The history of Kiskunfélegyháza and its surroundings from the Neolithic to the late Middle Ages, with almost a thousand objects and audio material.
- Bűn és bűnhődés Magyarhonban – The memorials of Hungarian penal history in the former prison of the Kiskun District, with cells, instruments of punishment and the life of the prisoners in the 19th century.
- Vallási élet emlékei a Kiskunságban – The material remains of the Reformed, Jewish and Roman Catholic population of the district, in the former prison chapel, with the Madonna statues of the Kiskunság.
- Founded
- 1902
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 2,500 |
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| Reduced | HUF 1,200Students and pensioners with a valid student or identity card |
| Children & teens | HUF 1,200free up to age 5 · Admission is free under the age of 6. |
| Seniors | HUF 1,200Hungarian and EEA citizens who have reached the age of 70 enter free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities and one companion enter free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 1,200With a valid student card. |
| Families | HUF 4,500Family discounted admission: 1 adult and 2–5 children HUF 4,500; 2 adults and 2–5 children HUF 7,000. |
| Visit to the prison building only – adult | HUF 1,400Student, pensioner: HUF 700. |
| Visit to one exhibition | HUF 600 |
| Combined admission (Kiskun Múzeum, Petőfi Sándor Emlékház, Móra Ferenc Emlékház) – adult | HUF 4,500Student, pensioner: HUF 2,000. |
Free admission: On the third Saturday of every month (open weekend), the Kiskun Múzeum, the Petőfi Sándor Emlékház and the Móra Ferenc Emlékház are free to visit; admission is also free on national holidays.
A 50% discount applies, among others, to Hungarian and EEA citizens aged 6–26 and 62–70, holders of the HungaryCard, and close relatives accompanying two children under 18. Several discounts cannot be combined.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | HUF 4,500 · Family discounted admission: 1 adult and 2–5 children HUF 4,500; 2 adults and 2–5 children HUF 7,000. |
- Family tours & workshops
For schoolchildren, museum education sessions and object-making; for families, a discounted family admission. The Diák-Mix package includes admission, a session and object-making (HUF 2,500).
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Weddings / ceremonies
Wedding venue HUF 50,000 (with tables and chairs), wedding photography HUF 20,000; teaching and craft room and conference room (with projector and sound system) HUF 10,000 per day.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours can be requested by prior booking: up to 10 people HUF 3,000, 11–30 people HUF 10,000; the guided tour of about one and a half hours covers 12 exhibitions. Audio material (audio guide) is available for the archaeological exhibition. |
