Kaštieľ Stropkov
The manor house in Stropkov, the last surviving secular part of the town castle, presents exhibitions of sacral art, dolls from around the world and works by the painter František Veselý.
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About the museum
The manor house is the last surviving secular part of the medieval town castle in Stropkov, which has disappeared. The castle was built in the 15th century by the Perényi family and flourished under the Peteovci (Pete family), who resided there. It had a pentagonal ground plan with five towers, a parish church and, at its core, a manorial residence. After the castle declined at the end of the 18th century, its walls were gradually taken apart for building material.
The manor house has been significantly rebuilt several times. The most valuable room is the knights' hall (rytierska sieň) with preserved Renaissance heraldic elements. The building is owned by the town of Stropkov, which provided the ground floor and the attic for museum purposes to the Krajské múzeum v Prešove.
Today the museum operates exhibitions of sacral art from the region, a collection of dolls and a permanent exhibition of works by the regional painter František Veselý.
Highlights
- Knights' hall with Renaissance heraldic elements
- Exhibition of sacral art, including a late-Gothic monstrance from 1527
- Dolls from around the world and dolls from literature
- Permanent exhibition of works by František Veselý
Permanent exhibitions
- Sakrálne umenie – Two rooms on the ground floor next to the knights' hall document the activity of the Roman Catholic, Greek Catholic and Orthodox churches in the Stropkov region.
- Bábiky zo sveta a bábiky z literatúry – Exhibition of dolls in folk costumes of various countries and of dolls based on literary works.
- František Veselý a jeho dielo – Permanent exhibition of several dozen paintings by the regional painter who lived and worked in Stropkov.
- Operated by
- Krajské múzeum v Prešove
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €1children over 6 years, students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | €1free up to age 2 · Children over 6 years €1; children up to 6 years €0.50; children up to 3 years enter free. |
| Seniors | €1Pensioners €1; pensioners over 70: €0.50. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €0.50Persons with ZŤP €0.50; the companion of a person with ZŤP has a 50% discount. |
| Students & apprentices | €1 |
| Families | €5Two parents and at most four children. |
| Single exhibition | €1Reduced admission €0.50. |
| Lecture, course or event (per person) | €1 |
Free admission: On selected events, for example on International Museum Day and during the Night of Museums and Galleries, admission may be free.
The price list applies from 1 April 2025. Free admission for employees of museums holding a ZMS or ICOM card; holders of the blood donor's distinction and the teaching escort of school groups pay €0.10. The director may also grant further discounts, for example within partnerships or tourist packages.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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| Family ticket | €5 · Two parents and at most four children. |
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers family admission and programmes for schools.
Getting there & parking
The manor house stands on Zámocká Street in Stropkov.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum offers educational programmes and lectures; an outreach lecture at a school or in a village costs €20. |
