Népi Iparművészeti Gyűjtemény

About the museum

The Folk Applied Arts Collection is housed in a brewhouse and distillery that Kecskemét’s town magistracy built in 1793 to supplement its income. The construction was entrusted to the Pest carpenter master József Hacker, and brewing began on 1 August 1793 under master János Petz. The complex originally also included a dry mill, a stable for the oxen that carried the beer, and a granary.

After brewing ceased to be profitable, the building was converted and extended. From 1875 to 1896 it was a barracks; in 1917 the town’s spirits distillery was established here, whose apricot brandy (barackpálinka) became famous in 1935 and whose bugaci keserű (bitter) in 1941. From 1969 to 1981 the bottling plant of the Budapest Liqueur Industry Company operated here.

In 1981 the building was returned to the town council, and then, with the commitment of Bács-Kiskun County and the town council and wide social cooperation, it was transformed into the Magyar Népi Iparművészeti Múzeum (Hungarian Folk Applied Arts Museum). It was handed over for its present purpose on 7 December 1984. The permanent exhibition presents the five main branches of folk applied art.

Highlights

• Former 1793 brewhouse, today a museum with vaulted spaces
• Five branches of folk applied art: woodcarving, pottery, embroidery, weaving, folk crafts
• Works by old masters and young makers in one exhibition
• Craft workshops and a baking-oven programme

Permanent exhibition

• Hagyomány és megújulás a magyar népi kézművességben – Folk applied art is a living art form that changes with the times; the exhibition presents the works of old masters alongside those of young makers in woodcarving, pottery, embroidery, weaving and folk crafts.

Founded

1984

Operated by

Kecskeméti Katona József Múzeum

Admission & discounts

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

The discounts apply to Hungarian and EEA citizens upon presentation of a valid entitlement card. Student groups from Kecskemét enter free of charge. Payment is by cash only.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: not available
• 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

Wheelchair users can use the Csányi János körút entrance and signal their arrival by ringing the bell. The ground-floor exhibition is accessible by wheelchair; the upper exhibition rooms are connected by stairs, and there is no lift.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Children from kindergarten age are welcomed to craft sessions in the well-equipped workshop; craft programmes take place at weekends and during holidays, and there is a baking-oven programme for groups.

Getting there & parking

Single tickets can be bought at the ticket and pass counters or from the driver on the bus; a mobile ticket app is also available.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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