Ópusztaszeri Nemzeti Történeti Emlékpark
Outdoor memorial park and exhibition venue commemorating the Hungarian Conquest, with the Feszty Panorama, an open-air museum, the Rotunda and the Árpád Monument.
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About the museum
The Ópusztaszeri Nemzeti Történeti Emlékpark (Ópusztaszer National Historical Memorial Park) opened in 1982, in the area where, according to tradition, the first assembly of the conquering Hungarian chieftains was held, to preserve the memory of the Hungarian Conquest. At the centre of the area stand the Árpád-emlékmű (Árpád Monument) and the Árpád-liget (Árpád Grove), which commemorate the arrival of the Hungarians.
The park’s best-known attraction is the Feszty-körkép (Feszty Panorama), painted by Feszty Árpád between 1892 and 1894 with the collaboration of Mednyánszky László and Vágó Pál. The huge circular painting depicts the entry of the Hungarians of the conquest period, and it can be viewed in the Rotunda building; visits are by fixed time slot.
Since 1978 the outdoor ethnographic collection has been built up in the park; its nineteen groups of buildings and three open-air exhibitions present the peasant architecture and everyday life of the Southern Great Plain. The visitor centre, the Nomád Park (Nomad Park) and the csete-jurták (csete yurts) recall the way of life of the conquest period and nomadic culture. The area also contains several other memorials, a windmill, the ruins of the Szer monastery, a herb house and a number of smaller exhibitions.
The memorial park is run by the ÓNTE Nonprofit Kft.; alongside the historical presentations, visitors can take part in family programmes, games and themed days.
Highlights
- Feszty Panorama in the Rotunda
- Árpád Monument and Árpád Grove
- Open-air ethnographic collection (skanzen) with a grocer’s shop
- Ruins of the Szer monastery and herb house
- Nomad Park, csete yurts and visitor centre
- 3D film projection on the history of Szer
Permanent exhibitions
- Feszty-körkép – Feszty Árpád’s panorama, completed in 1894, depicts the entry of the Hungarians of the conquest period; it is displayed in the Rotunda.
- Szabadtéri Néprajzi Gyűjtemény – The building groups of the skanzen present the traditional architecture and way of life of the Southern Great Plain, with a grocer’s shop and open-air exhibitions.
- Founded
- 1982
- Operated by
- ÓNTE Nonprofit Kft.
- Director
- Kertész Péter
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 4,200 |
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| Reduced | HUF 2,100visitors aged 6–26 and 62–70, with ID: 50% discount on the basic admission ticket |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · The Feszty and Extra tickets are free for children under 6. |
| Seniors | HUF 2,100Ages 62–70; free over 70. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Persons with disabilities and one companion may enter free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 2,100Ages 6–26, with a card. |
| Groups (15+ people) | –10% discount for groups of more than 15 people on tickets of the same category. |
| Families | –For large families (two adults with at least one child, or one adult with at least two children), a 10% discount on tickets of the same category. |
| Feszty ticket (admission and the Feszty Panorama) | HUF 4,700Free for children under 6. |
| Extra ticket (Feszty Panorama, 3D film projection and Vándorkönyv (Travel Book)) | HUF 5,200Free for children under 6. |
| 3D film projection (supplementary ticket, does not grant admission) | HUF 1,500Free for children under 6. |
| Group guided tour in Hungarian (up to 25 people) | HUF 15,000With prior registration. |
| Group guided tour in English (up to 25 people) | HUF 20,000With prior registration. |
Free admission: On 15 March, 20 August and 23 October, and on the family days published on the website, the services included in the basic admission ticket are free of charge (except the Feszty Panorama and the 3D film projection). For residents of Csongrád-Csanád County with an address card, a 10% discount applies.
The prices given are from the summer price list on the website. The basic admission ticket covers the park, the Rotunda exhibitions, the visitor centre, the skanzen and the Nomad Park. Residents of Ópusztaszer with an address card may use the basic admission services free of charge. Card payment: OTP, MBH and K&H SZÉP cards.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Visitors with disabilities and one companion may enter free of charge.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
A family-friendly place: a monthly programme series (Kalandos Emlékhely – Adventurous Memorial Place), the KerekEmese game, the Szeri Hétpróba (Szer Seven Trials) team-building game (HUF 1,500 per person, with prior registration), 3D film projection and electric children’s cars (HUF 3,500 for 30 minutes).
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Wi-Fi
Szeri Kávézó (Szeri Café) in the visitor centre, Gőzös büfé (Steam Buffet) and Szeri Csárda (Szeri Inn); gift shop in the Rotunda (Feszty Ajándékbolt) and grocer’s shop in the skanzen. Free Wi-Fi in the Tourinform office. Left-luggage, bicycle hire and bicycle servicing, and hire of Nordic walking poles.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
Wedding and event organisation services.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Viewing the Feszty Panorama is by fixed time slot; groups depart every half hour, and for groups of more than 15 people prior registration is required. Guided tours must be requested in advance. |
