Magyar Naiv Művészek Gyűjteménye

About the museum

The Magyar Naiv Művészek Gyűjteménye (Collection of Hungarian Naive Artists) opened in Kecskemét in September 1976 as a museum with a national collecting remit, unique in Hungary. It was founded on the private collection and donation of film director Moldován Domokos. In later decades the collection grew by taking over the naive art holdings of the Magyar Nemzeti Galéria and the Népművelési Intézet, and by discovering new artists.

The paintings and sculptures on display were made from many kinds of materials and techniques; their themes are closely tied to the everyday life and festivals of people working in farming, animal husbandry and crafts. The collection is housed in a listed building in the heart of the town, in the middle of a large courtyard surrounded by white walls.

The Bánó-ház went through several building periods. The low western wing was built in the mid-18th century in the former farm courtyard, and the tall, larger house with a hipped roof was joined to it at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. The room layout of a Great Plain market-town house, with its room–kitchen–pantry arrangement, is still recognisable, and the kitchen with a free-standing chimney has survived.

Highlights

• “Ami a nap alatt van” (Everything Under the Sun) – re-arranged permanent exhibition
• Listed building: former Great Plain market-town house with a kitchen with a free-standing chimney
• Collection based on the private collection of Moldován Domokos
• Pictures and sculptures made of stone, wire, foil and other materials
• Large courtyard surrounded by white walls

Permanent exhibition

• „Ami a nap alatt van” – The re-arranged permanent exhibition: colourful pictures and sculptures made of many materials, which express simple ideas directly, with childlike clarity.

Founded

1976

Operated by

Kecskeméti Katona József Múzeum

Admission & discounts

Free admission: On the last Saturday of every month, people under 26 and up to two close relatives accompanying a child under 18; on national holidays (15 March, 20 August, 23 October) everyone can enter free of charge.

The discounts apply to Hungarian and EEA citizens, on presentation of the entitling card. Student groups from Kecskemét enter free of charge. Local schools (Kecskemét, Hetényegyháza, Méntelek, Kadafalva, Katonatelep) may visit in groups free of charge when accompanied by a teacher.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

By car, navigate to Hosszú utca 3.

Amenities & dining

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