Kossuth Múzeum
One of the largest public collections in Pest County, in Cegléd; its permanent exhibition presents the life of Kossuth Lajos and the Kossuth cult in Cegléd.
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About the museum
The Kossuth Múzeum in Cegléd was founded in 1917 and is one of the oldest institutions in Cegléd. With its name, the founders wanted to commemorate not only Kossuth Lajos but the whole family: Kossuth Ferenc was also closely connected with the political and social life of Cegléd. As one of the largest public collections in Pest County, it has for several decades collected and preserved objects of local history, ethnography, numismatics, fine arts and archaeology.
Among the collections, the ethnographic material documents the 19th- and 20th-century way of life of the agricultural population of Cegléd and the Tápió region. The fine arts collection contains depictions of Kossuth and more than eighty paintings by Benedek Péter; the numismatic collection preserves Kossuth money, such as the American “Kossuth dollars”, and local decorations. The historical object collection includes items of use and furniture belonging to Kossuth Lajos, as well as the writing desk of Kossuth Ferenc.
The permanent exhibition, “Tükör valék…”, presents the life of Kossuth Lajos, his political work, his efforts for Hungarian independence, and his national and local cult. The Cegléd tradition of the Kossuth cult was included in the Hungarian national register of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in 2014. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions, museum education sessions and publications.
Highlights
- “Tükör valék…” – permanent exhibition on the life of Kossuth Lajos
- Kossuth Lajos’s desk from his time as finance minister and his Turin furniture
- More than eighty paintings by Benedek Péter
- Kossuth dollars and other numismatic memorabilia
- The Kossuth cult tradition of Cegléd
Permanent exhibition
- „Tükör valék…” – Dokumentumok Kossuth Lajos életéből – The life, political work, and national and local cult of Kossuth Lajos, presented with his finance minister’s desk, personal objects, letters and his Turin furniture.
- Founded
- 1917
- Director
- Zakar József
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | HUF 600Students, under 26s, and ages 62–70 |
| Children & teens | HUF 600free up to age 5 |
| Seniors | HUF 600Half-price ticket for ages 62–70; over 70 only citizens of EEA member states may enter free. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities and their companions (up to one per entitled person) enter free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 600 |
| Groups | HUF 1,000 per personGroup full-price ticket; group half-price ticket HUF 500. |
| Families | HUF 3,000Family ticket for two adults and two or three children; each additional child HUF 500. |
| Ticket for student groups from Cegléd’s public education institutions | HUF 300 |
| Guided tour | HUF 4,000Per group and per exhibition. |
Free admission: 15 March, 20 August, 23 October (free for all visitors, regardless of nationality).
Ticket prices are valid from 1 October 2025. The museum accepts SZÉP cards. Admission is free for children under 6 and for groups entitled by law (for example members of ICOM and ICOMOS, journalists, active teachers and tour guides accompanying a group of at least ten people).
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | HUF 3,000 · Family ticket for two adults and two or three children; each additional child HUF 500. |
- Family tours & workshops
Museum education sessions and craft programmes matched to age groups are linked to the permanent exhibition.
Getting there & parking
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and museum education sessions can be requested by prior arrangement; sessions may change, so an enquiry by telephone or email is recommended. |
