Múzeum v Zlatých Moravciach

About the museum

The beginnings of museum-making in Zlaté Moravce go back to 1892, when the idea of the Tekovská archeologická a historická komisia (Tekov Archaeological and Historical Commission) arose. On its initiative the Tekovské stoličné múzeum (Tekov County Museum) was founded on 12 May 1896, for the millennium of Hungary. The present museum arose as the Okresné vlastivedné múzeum (District Museum of Local History) on 11 October 1947, and its main task was to rescue art-historical and natural-scientific monuments from the districts of Zlaté Moravce and Vráble. It was solemnly opened on 29 August 1955. From 1960 the town ran it as a municipal museum, and from 1 January 1985 it has been run as a branch by the Ponitrianske múzeum in Nitra.

It is housed in the Baroque manor house of the Migazzi family on Námestie Andreja Hlinku (Andrej Hlinka Square). The manor house has served various purposes in the past – for example as an office of the district authority, an agricultural school or a district cultural house – and in 1963 it was listed among the national cultural monuments. The museum's collection fund contains over four thousand objects from geology, palaeontology, archaeology, history, numismatics and ethnography, originating from Zlaté Moravce and its surroundings.

The permanent exhibition The Migazzi Family (Rod Migazzi) presents the history of the noble family that owned the Zlaté Moravce estate, in particular the family of Count Viliam Migazzi. Among the most valuable exhibits is a deed of donation from Maria Theresa of 1779 for Cardinal Krištof Migazzi. The exhibition includes a tea salon with objects of the family, clothing from the second half of the 19th century, and the salon of the Paluškovci family, the original owners of the manor house, with Baroque inlaid furniture.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition The Migazzi Family in the Baroque manor house
• Deed of donation from Maria Theresa of 1779 for Cardinal Krištof Migazzi
• Tea salon with objects of the Migazzi family
• Clothing from the second half of the 19th century
• Salon of the Paluškovci family with Baroque inlaid furniture

Permanent exhibition

• Rod Migazzi – The permanent exhibition presents the history of the noble Migazzi family, owners of the Zlaté Moravce estate, with the deed of donation of 1779, a tea salon and period clothing.

Founded

1947

Operated by

Ponitrianske múzeum v Nitre

Admission & discounts

Payment is possible only in cash. Admission is free for pensioners over 70, children under 6, the supervising teacher (1 person per 15 pupils) and holders of the cards of the Zväz múzeí na Slovensku, the Asociace muzeí a galerií ČR and ICOM. Lectures, creative workshops and educational programmes cost €4 or €5, unless stated otherwise.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Guide dogs may enter the museum upon presentation of the relevant document.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Stroller-friendly: not available

The Ponitrianske múzeum prepares lectures, creative workshops and educational programmes for schools and families; reservations must be made at least 5 working days in advance. Children's prams may not be taken into the exhibitions.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the manor house on Námestie Andreja Hlinku, in the town centre.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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