Petőfi Múzeum
The Petőfi Múzeum in Aszód presents the heritage of the Galga valley and the memory of Sándor Petőfi, who studied here, in the former Lutheran grammar school building.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the former Evangelical scola latina and lower-secondary school building, which was built between 1769 and 1771 with the financial support of the Evangelical Church and the Podmaniczky family. The school was extended with an upper storey in 1871–72. Sándor Petőfi attended it between 1835 and 1838, a memorial plaque by the entrance commemorates this.
After nationalisation, flats were created in the building. Following a decision by the Aszód District Council, a district rural museum opened in 1958 in two ground-floor rooms. As the residents gradually moved out, the entire building complex came under the museum’s use by 1991, and after the change of regime the upper wing was converted with county support.
After the restoration of the listed building and the construction of a new reception building, the new permanent exhibition, which presents the local heritage and that of the Galga valley, opened on 15 March 2026. The modern hall completed in 2025 links the main building with the contemporary art gallery in the former drawing classroom.
Highlights
- Commemoration of Sándor Petőfi’s school years in Aszód
- The former Evangelical school, built in 1769–71
- The exhibition guide for the permanent exhibition is available in 22 languages
- Contemporary art gallery in the former drawing classroom
Permanent exhibition
- Minden csak átmenet – The new permanent exhibition presents the heritage of Aszód and the Galga valley, as well as the history of the building and the school.
- Founded
- 1958
- Operated by
- Aszódi Integrált Kulturális Intézmény
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | HUF 1,000aged 6–26 and aged 62–70; the reduction also applies to citizens of the European Economic Area |
| Children & teens | HUF 1,000free up to age 5 · Minors who have not yet reached their 6th birthday enter free. |
| Seniors | HUF 1,000Those who have reached their 70th birthday enter free; those aged 62–70 pay HUF 1,000. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities and one companion may visit free. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 1,000Reduced ticket for ages 6–26. |
| Groups | –Guided tour (up to 30 people per group): HUF 5,000; registration requested two days in advance. |
| Families | –On the first Sunday of every month, under-18s and two of their close relatives enter free. |
| Adult with an Aszód residence card | HUF 1,000 |
| Student and pensioner with an Aszód residence card | HUF 500 |
| Museum education session | HUF 5,000To be registered two days in advance. |
| Photography ticket | HUF 1,000Images may not be used on social media. |
| Wedding photography ticket | HUF 20,000 |
Free admission: On 15 March, 20 August and 23 October for everyone; on the first Sunday of every month for under-18s and two accompanying adults.
Among others, teachers with a teacher’s ID card and ICOM members are entitled to free admission.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography is permitted with a photography ticket; images may not be used on social media. |
| Good to know | Guided tours and museum education sessions must be booked two days in advance. The exhibition guide for the permanent exhibition can be downloaded in 22 languages. |
