Mindszentyneum
In Zalaegerszeg, the Mindszentyneum presents the life of Cardinal Mindszenty József and the persecution of the church under the communist dictatorship.
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About the museum
The Mindszentyneum is the newest institution of the Zalaegerszegi Múzeumok. It commemorates the activities of Cardinal Mindszenty József in Zalaegerszeg and his persecution under the communist dictatorship. The three-storey, award-winning building stands next to the Göcseji Múzeum.
The permanent exhibitions present the cardinal's life in the context of 20th-century Hungarian history, followed by the persecution of the church between 1945 and 1990, seen from an ecumenical perspective, in the form of the diary of a surviving church figure. The basement exhibition presents the medieval kilns uncovered before the construction and the remains of the old castle of Egerszeg. The building also houses a café, a museum shop, an escape room and conference rooms.
Highlights
- Life of Cardinal Mindszenty József
- Persecution of the church under the communist dictatorship (1945–1990)
- “Téglától templomig” (From Brick to Church) – medieval kilns and remains of the old castle of Egerszeg in the basement
- Three-storey, award-winning modern building
Permanent exhibitions
- Mindszenty József bíboros életútja – Presents the life of the cardinal and his role in 20th-century Hungarian history.
- Egyházüldözés a kommunista diktatúra alatt (1945–1990) – Presents the persecution of the church from an ecumenical perspective, in the form of the diary of a surviving church figure.
- Téglától templomig – The basement exhibition presents the medieval kilns uncovered before the construction and the remains of the old castle of Egerszeg.
- Operated by
- Zalaegerszegi Múzeumok Igazgatósága
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 3,200 |
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| Reduced | HUF 1,600students and pensioners with a valid card |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Children under 6 may visit the museum free of charge. |
| Seniors | HUF 1,600People over 70 may visit the museum free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities and one companion may visit the museum free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 1,600with a valid student card |
| Families | HUF 1,600Reduced ticket for adults arriving with a child, per person. |
| Múzeumi Élmény ticket (permanent exhibitions of the Göcseji Múzeum, the Göcseji Skanzen and the Mindszentyneum) | HUF 5,000Valid on the day of purchase and the next two opening days. |
All visits are subject to a HUF 900 service charge (compulsory cloakroom, toilet use, free Wi-Fi, phone charging, photography without flash); children under 6 and people with disabilities do not have to pay. The fee for a group guided tour is up to HUF 25,000 per group.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
It is next to the Göcseji Múzeum (Batthyány Lajos utca 2).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Wi-Fi
There is a café and a museum shop in the building; free Wi-Fi is part of the service charge, and use of the cloakroom is compulsory.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Conference rooms can be rented in the building.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Photography without flash is allowed; no separate photo ticket is required. |
| Good to know | Viewing the exhibition on the life of Cardinal Mindszenty József and the persecution of the church takes about 2.5 hours; the basement exhibition “Téglától templomig” takes about 45 minutes. Guided tours can be requested with prior registration. |
