JPM Természettudományi Múzeum
Museum on Szabadság utca in Pécs presenting the natural heritage of South Transdanubia and the diversity of life on Earth, with the bones of the Pécs mammoth.
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About the museum
The natural history collection in Pécs goes back more than a century: as early as 1904, with its first permanent exhibition, the Pécsi Városi Múzeum (Pécs City Museum) also ran a natural history department. The collection consists of herbarium material, fossils and insect collections, which grow through targeted research, bequests and donations.
The building at Szabadság utca 2 reopened in December 2023, after several years of renovation, with a temporary exhibition on cave exploration. The museum aims to present the natural heritage of South Transdanubia and the diversity of life on Earth; visitors can also see the remains of the Pécs mammoth up close.
The museum regularly organises temporary exhibitions and scientific programmes, and a separate activity room is available for museum education sessions. It is a recommended destination for families and school groups alike.
Highlights
- The remains of the Pécs mammoth
- The natural heritage of South Transdanubia
- Herbarium, fossils and insect collections
- Separate activity room for museum education programmes
Permanent exhibition
- Természettudományi állandó kiállítás – Presents the natural heritage of South Transdanubia and the diversity of life on Earth, including the remains of the Pécs mammoth.
- Operated by
- Janus Pannonius Múzeum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 1,000 |
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| Reduced | HUF 500Ages 6–26 (with a valid student card) and 62–70 |
| Children & teens | HUF 500free up to age 5 · Reduced ticket for ages 6–26 with a student card; children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | HUF 500Reduced ticket for ages 62–70; visitors aged 70 and over may visit free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Persons with disabilities as defined in Act XXVI of 1998 and one companion enter free with valid identification. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 500With a valid student card, ages 6–26. |
| Groups (15+ people) | –Groups of at least 15 people receive 10% off full-price tickets. |
| Families | –Parents arriving with at least two children may also buy reduced tickets. |
| Combined ticket for all exhibitions of the Janus Pannonius Múzeum (valid 72 hours), full price | HUF 9,000Reduced price HUF 4,500. |
Free admission: On national holidays (15 March, 20 August, 23 October) the open permanent exhibitions can be visited free of charge.
Free admission is granted to, among others, teachers in general and vocational education, ICOM and ICOMOS members, journalists and holders of a professional pass; eligibility must be verified on site. Partner discounts (Szallas.hu 10%, PTE staff 15%, Tüke Card 10%) cannot be combined with other discounts. Tickets once purchased cannot be refunded or exchanged.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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The museum is recommended for families and school groups; a separate activity room is available for museum education sessions. Children under 14 may visit only with an adult; children under two may be brought into the exhibition area only in a pram or a front carrier.
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 |
| Good to know | Guided tours can be requested at least one week in advance (groups of more than 24 are admitted only in smaller groups); the fee is HUF 10,000 on top of the admission ticket. Food and drink may not be taken into the exhibition area; entry with an umbrella or in wet clothing is not allowed. Clearing of the rooms begins fifteen minutes before closing time. |
