Victor Vasarely Múzeum
The museum on Káptalan utca, in the artist’s home town, presents the career of Victor Vasarely, from advertising graphics to the major works of Op Art.
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About the museum
Victor Vasarely (Vásárhelyi Győző, 1906–1997), initiator and most prominent representative of the Op Art movement, was born in Pécs; as a young man he emigrated to France, where he created most of his oeuvre. He donated several of his works to Pécs, and the museum opened in 1976 in the house where he spent the first years of his life.
The exhibition presents all creative periods of the artist, from early advertising graphics through abstract geometric and kinetic works to large paintings and textile pictures built on the spatial effect of colour. As the master wished, outstanding pieces from the international collection he donated are also shown here: works by predecessors and contemporaries, integrated among Vasarely’s own works rather than in a separate block.
The permanent exhibition of the museum was renewed in 2026, and after the closure for the renovation it has been open again since 9 April 2026. It includes several works that visitors have not been able to see in the past fifty years, such as the nearly one-square-metre screen prints of the VI-VA album. On the ground floor, the interactive S.P.A.C.E. museum education space awaits visitors with a creative spirit.
Highlights
- Vasarely’s complete career, from advertising graphics to kinetic works
- The international collection donated by the artist, shown among Vasarely’s own works
- The screen prints of the VI-VA album, hung on the wall for the first time
- S.P.A.C.E. – interactive museum education space for families
- Permanent exhibition renewed in 2026
Permanent exhibition
- Victor Vasarely Múzeum állandó kiállítása – A comprehensive exhibition of the artist’s career, with geometric and kinetic works and pieces from the international collection he donated.
- Founded
- 1976
- Operated by
- Janus Pannonius Múzeum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 3,000 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | HUF 1,500students aged 6–26 (with a valid student card), visitors aged 62–70; parents arriving with at least two children |
| Children & teens | HUF 1,500free up to age 5 · Admission is free for children under 6; from 6 to 26 years of age, a reduced ticket is available with a student card. |
| Seniors | HUF 1,500Reduced ticket for visitors aged 62–70; admission is free from the age of 70. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Persons with disabilities and one companion may enter free of charge; eligibility must be verified on site. |
| Students & apprentices | HUF 1,500Ages 6–26, with a valid student card. |
| Groups (15+ people) | –Groups of at least 15 people receive a 10% discount on full-price tickets. |
| Families | –Parents arriving with at least two children may buy reduced tickets. |
| Combined ticket (valid for 72 hours for all exhibitions of the Janus Pannonius Museum), full price | HUF 9,000Reduced combined ticket: HUF 4,500. |
Free admission: On the third Sunday of every month, under-26s and up to two close relatives accompanying a child under 18 may visit the permanent exhibition free of charge. On national holidays (15 March, 20 August, 23 October), the open permanent exhibitions are free of charge.
OTP SZÉP card (culture) accepted. Discounts cannot be combined, and purchased tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged. Tickets are also available online.
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
On the ground floor, the interactive S.P.A.C.E. (Szemlélj, Próbálj, Alkoss, Csináld, Élvezd – Look, Try, Create, Do, Enjoy) museum education space welcomes families with children, where visitors can enter Vasarely’s playful universe on their own.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Coat check
- Lockers
Cloakroom and lockers are available.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Food and drink may not be taken into the exhibition rooms; they can be left in the cloakroom or in the lockers. Children under two may only be taken into the exhibition space in a pushchair or a securely fastened front carrier; visitors under 14 may only stay in the museum with adult supervision. |
