Szombathelyi Képtár
The Szombathely Gallery presents 20th- and 21st-century Hungarian art, the largest contemporary textile collection in the country, and 15–20 temporary exhibitions a year.
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About the museum
Opened in 1985, the Szombathely Gallery is a national thematic museum that also operates as a Kunsthalle-type institution with 15–20 temporary exhibitions a year. The building's total area of 2,000 square metres can accommodate both large and small exhibitions.
The gallery also holds paintings from the 17th–19th centuries, but its character is defined by 20th- and 21st-century Hungarian art. The collection includes works of the early Hungarian avant-garde (Kassák Lajos and his circle), pop art, minimal art and conceptual art, as well as significant works of the new wave of the eighties. The textile collection of 2,500 pieces is the largest contemporary textile collection in the country; most of its material came from the Textil Biennále, later Triennále, held in Szombathely since 1970.
The institution also includes a restoration workshop and a specialist library of 10,000 volumes. The newest separate unit is the Schrammel Collection, which presents the life's work of the ceramic artist Schrammel Imre.
Highlights
- 20th- and 21st-century Hungarian art
- Early Hungarian avant-garde (Kassák Lajos and his circle)
- The largest contemporary textile collection in the country
- 15–20 temporary exhibitions a year
- Restoration workshop and specialist library
Permanent exhibition
- A Szombathelyi Képtár állandó kiállítása – A selection from the gallery's 20th- and 21st-century Hungarian art collection.
- Founded
- 1985
- Operated by
- Savaria Megyei Hatókörű Városi Múzeum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | HUF 1,000EU citizens: aged 6–25, full state old-age pensioners, and an adult accompanying two persons under 18 (valid for two persons) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free under 6 (EU citizens) |
| Seniors | freeFree over 70 (EU citizens); service fee HUF 200 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities can visit free of charge with one companion. |
| Groups (16+ people) | HUF 1,500 per personFor groups of more than 15 people; reduced group ticket HUF 800 per person. |
| Families | HUF 3,000Parents and their own children. |
| Combined ticket for two selectable museums (valid for one month from the day of the exhibition) | HUF 3,000 |
| Combined ticket for three selectable museums (valid for one month) | HUF 4,000 |
| Combined ticket: Szombathely Gallery, Schrammel Collection and Iseum Savariense | HUF 4,000 |
| Guided tour in Hungarian (per group) | HUF 8,000 |
| Guided tour in a foreign language (per group) | HUF 12,000 |
Free admission: 15 March, 20 August and 23 October are free for everyone. In 2026, admission is free on one weekend day each month: 18 January, 15 February, 22 March, 12 April, 10 May, 14 June, 12 July, 9 August, 20 September, 11 October, 15 November and 13 December.
At all institutions of the Savaria Museum, visitors aged 70 and over and holders of a teacher's ID pay a service fee of HUF 200 per visit. Among EU citizens, teachers, holders of a ministerial professional card, and holders of a membership card of a national museum organisation with at least 400 members also enter free of charge. Wedding photography costs HUF 10,000 per occasion and location; photography with a mobile phone, without flash, for personal use is permitted. Proof is required for discounts.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | HUF 3,000 · Parents and their own children. |
- Family tours & workshops
The conference and screening rooms also host children's programmes; museum education sessions can be requested.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography with a mobile phone, without flash, for personal use is permitted. |
