Pamätná výstava Sándora Máraia
Biographical memorial exhibition of the writer Sándor Márai in Košice, a branch of the SNM – Múzeum kultúry Maďarov na Slovensku (Museum of Hungarian Culture in Slovakia), with original furniture and sound recordings.
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About the museum
The memorial exhibition of Sándor Márai in Košice is primarily biographical. Visitors are guided through it by quotations from Márai, which present the writer's biography and work chronologically and thematically. The texts are complemented by photographs, portraits, documents and volumes of books; with the help of technical equipment, visitors can view photographs of Košice of the period and of family members, and listen to sound recordings.
The furniture used to furnish the exhibition is original: thanks to the Jákyová family, the furniture of the Grosschmid family came back to Košice after passing through Miskolc and Budapest. Some objects, for example a sewing machine and a travelling case, relate only indirectly to Márai himself and come from the family of his sister.
The exhibition also presents the writer's wife, Lola, and his brother, the film director Géza Radványi, whose sound recordings tell of Košice, the family home and school, and for whom excerpts from films are also available. The exhibition was opened on the occasion of Hungarian Culture Day and is run by the Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum kultúry Maďarov na Slovensku.
Highlights
- Biographical exhibition on the writer Sándor Márai
- Original furniture of the Grosschmid family
- Sound recordings by Géza Radványi about Košice
- Period photographs of Košice and documents
- Museum-pedagogical section for groups
Permanent exhibition
- Pamätná výstava Sándora Máraia – Biographical exhibition on the life and work of the writer Sándor Márai, his wife Lola and his brother Géza Radványi, in five rooms.
- Operated by
- Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum kultúry Maďarov na Slovensku
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €3students (€3), seniors over 62 (€4), persons with a ZŤP card and their companion (€2.50) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | €4Seniors over 62. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2.50Persons with a ZŤP card and their companion: €2.50. |
| Students & apprentices | €3 |
| Photographing the exhibition | €2 |
| Guided tour in Slovak and Hungarian (per group) | €10 |
| Educational programmes, creative workshops, period games (per group) | €5 |
Free admission for children under 6, holders of ICOM cards, staff of museums and galleries in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and supervising teachers.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers educational programmes, creative workshops and period games for groups.
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 |
| Photography | Photographing the memorial exhibition costs €2. |
| Good to know | A guided tour is available in Slovak and Hungarian. The visitor rules are available on the museum's website as a PDF. |
