Sárospataki Képtár
The Sárospatak Picture Gallery presents the oeuvres of sculptor Andrássy Kurta János and painter Domján József, as well as collections of 20th-century Hungarian art.
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About the museum
The Sárospataki Képtár was founded in 1968 at the initiative of singer Béres Ferenc, who donated a significant part of his art collection to the town. Many artists connected with Sárospatak followed his example, so the collection grew mainly through donations. The works were first exhibited in the Rákóczi Castle and in 1976 were moved to the building on Szent Erzsébet út. It received its present name in 1980; from 1983 to 2013 it was a branch of the Herman Ottó Museum in Miskolc, and since then it has again been maintained by the town of Sárospatak.
The collection of more than two thousand works mainly represents 20th-century Hungarian art and consists of four major units: the oeuvre of sculptor Andrássy Kurta János; the oeuvre and estate of Domján József, Kossuth Prize-winning painter and graphic artist; the Béres Collection (including works by Mednyánszky László, Rippl-Rónai József, Gulácsy Lajos and Holló László); and the collection of Hungarian avant-garde art of the 1970s and 1980s.
The permanent exhibitions present the work of Andrássy Kurta János and Domján József. The gallery also offers museum education programmes: the “Alkoss Te is!” (You Create Too!) sessions welcome children to the museum and the cultural centre, while in the “Bőröndmúzeum” (Suitcase Museum) programme the gallery visits schools and hobby groups.
Highlights
- The oeuvre of sculptor Andrássy Kurta János
- Domján József’s colourful woodcuts and graphic works
- Béres Collection with works by Mednyánszky, Rippl-Rónai and Gulácsy
- Hungarian avant-garde of the 1970s and 1980s
- “Alkoss Te is!” (You Create Too!) and Bőröndmúzeum museum education programmes
Permanent exhibitions
- Andrássy Kurta János állandó kiállítása – Collective presentation of the stone sculptures and oeuvre of the sculptor, who drew on folk sculpture.
- Domján József állandó kiállítása – The oeuvre of the Kossuth Prize-winning painter and graphic artist, master of the colour woodcut.
- Founded
- 1968
- Operated by
- Sárospatak Város Önkormányzata
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 1,000 |
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| Reduced | HUF 500students aged 6–26 with a valid student card, pensioners, and close relatives accompanying at least two children under 18 (up to two persons) |
| Children & teens | HUF 500free up to age 5 · Minors who have not yet reached their 6th birthday enter free. |
| Seniors | HUF 500Those over 70 enter free. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities and one companion enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 500Ages 6–26. |
Free admission: On all national holidays, and on the first Saturday of every month for those under 26 and for close relatives (up to two persons) accompanying a child under 18.
Teachers in public education and members of national professional organisations of public collections are also entitled to free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
“Alkoss Te is!” creative workshops for children, creative camps and family days; in the Bőröndmúzeum programme the gallery visits schools.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | From November to March, visits are possible by prior registration. |
