Thorma János Múzeum

About the museum

The Kiskunhalas museum collection was founded in 1874: the Reformed Church then merged the Révész György antiquities collection with the collection of the Reformed Lyceum, creating the Halasi Múzeum, popularly known as the grammar school antiquities room. The collection later found its home in the Csipkeház; the museum’s present name comes from Thorma János, a leading figure of the Nagybánya painting school who was born in Halas.

The museum was named Museum of the Year in 1998 and again in 2018. The main building on Köztársaság utca houses the Bay Gyűjtemény, the Thorma Galéria and the Díszterem (ceremonial hall), the Régi Galéria (old gallery), a gallery corridor with coins, medals and insignia, the archaeological, local history and ethnographic exhibition, and the folk art display storage.

A special feature of the collection is the largest Nagybánya art exhibition in the country. Visitors are also welcomed by a three-language audio guide and interactive games for younger children.

Highlights

• The largest Nagybánya art exhibition in Hungary, in the Thorma Galéria
• Bay Gyűjtemény
• “Kincsek a homokban” – archaeological exhibition
• Local history and ethnographic exhibition
• Folk art display storage and numismatic collection
• Audio guide in three languages

Permanent exhibitions

• Thorma Galéria – nagybányai művészeti kiállítás – The largest Nagybánya art exhibition in Hungary, with works by Thorma János and artists of the Nagybánya painting school.
• Kincsek a homokban – régészeti kiállítás – Archaeological remains of the Kiskunhalas region from the Danube–Tisza interfluve.
• Helytörténeti és néprajzi kiállítás – History, traditional way of life and folk art of Kiskunhalas and its surroundings.

Founded

1874

Admission & discounts

Free admission: On the first Saturday of every month for visitors under 26 and for one person under 18 with up to two accompanying persons; on state holidays.

Free admission for Hungarian pensioners over 70, persons with disabilities and one companion, active teachers, members of the Kiskunhalasi Múzeumbaráti Kör and children under 6.

Accessibility

• 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

The museum is barrier-free.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Younger children are offered interactive games; kindergarten and school children can take part in museum education sessions, and passes are available (session HUF 800 per person). Family ticket for 3–5 people.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The entrance hall houses a ticket desk, an information counter and the museum shop.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Room hire per room: weekdays HUF 7,500 per hour, weekends HUF 10,000 per hour.

Plan your visit