Püspöki Palota
Baroque-rococo bishop’s residence in the centre of Sümeg, with the interactive exhibition “Mennyei ügyek” on Bishop Padányi Bíró Márton.
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About the museum
The Püspöki Palota in Sümeg is a complex of buildings nestling into the side of the Várhegy (Castle Hill); it is first mentioned in 1675, and its builder was ifj. Sennyei István, bishop of Veszprém. After an extension around 1700, Padányi Bíró Márton, bishop of Veszprém and one of the leading figures of the Hungarian Catholic Church in the 18th century, had the present baroque palace built from 1749 onwards.
The exhibition “Mennyei ügyek” (“Heavenly Matters”), opened after three years of restoration, presents the bishop’s story and the world of the palace and parish church he had built. Following the church frescoes by Franz Anton Maulbertsch, the exhibition shows the workshop secrets of baroque and rococo painting and works with holographic projections, video mapping and interactive games. On the ground floor of the south wing, in rooms furnished with antique furniture, paintings from the Városi Képtár (Municipal Gallery), and Herend and Zsolnay porcelain are on display.
Highlights
- “Mennyei ügyek” – interactive exhibition on Bishop Padányi Bíró Márton
- Projected reconstruction of Maulbertsch’s frescoes
- Városi Képtár (Municipal Gallery) with antique furniture
- Holographic presentation of the building phases of the palace
- Smartphone app for orientation
Permanent exhibitions
- Mennyei ügyek – Interactive exhibition on Bishop Padányi Bíró Márton and the history of the palace, with a presentation of Maulbertsch’s frescoes.
- Városi Képtár – festmény- és bútorkiállítás – Paintings from the bequests of Darnay Kálmán and of Szondy István and his wife, and Herend and Zsolnay porcelain, in rooms furnished with antique furniture.
- Operated by
- NÖF Nemzeti Örökségvédelmi Fejlesztési Nonprofit Kft.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 3,900 |
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| Reduced | HUF 1,950local residents (with address card), young people aged 6–18, holders of a student card, people over 62, parents accompanying at least two children under 18 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | freeVisitors aged 70 and over enter free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · A visitor with a disability and one companion enter free of charge. |
| Combined ticket (Püspöki Palota and Sümegi Vár / Sümeg Castle, valid within 48 hours) | HUF 5,200 |
| Városkártya (City Card) – adult (for the palace, the castle and four further exhibition venues in Sümeg) | HUF 7,480Child: HUF 3,400. |
| Guided tour for individual visitors (per person, from at least 5 persons) | HUF 1,000 |
| Rental of a guide device | HUF 1,000 |
Discounts are available to citizens of EEA member states. Group guided tour in Hungarian (up to 15 people, by prior booking): up to 10 people HUF 10,000, over 10 people HUF 1,000 per person; duration approx. 90 minutes. Payment by cash and bank card.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- 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
Some of the exhibition spaces and services are accessible to visitors with mobility impairments; prior enquiry is recommended.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Museum education sessions.
Getting there & parking
The palace stands in the centre of Sümeg on Szent István tér, at the foot of the Várhegy, facing Sümeg Castle.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café and gift shop in the palace.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Event venue; architectural projection.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Hungarian-language guided tours for groups by prior booking (up to 15 people). A Visual Guide device can be rented. |