Museum of Nyíregyháza
Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
The Jósa András Museum, located in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, is the oldest cultural and scientific institution in Eastern Hungary. Established from the Szabolcs County Archaeological Society founded in 1868, the museum was named after Jósa András, a notable county physician and archaeologist. Housed in a neoclassical building designed by Kálmán Maróthy in 1925, the museum boasts a comprehensive collection of over one million artifacts, including archaeological finds, ethnographic objects, fine and applied arts, numismatics, and literary history. Its permanent exhibitions showcase regional folk traditions, the history of the Nyíregyháza hussars, and local archaeological treasures from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. The museum also manages the Sóstói Museum Village, an open-air ethnographic museum preserving traditional rural architecture and lifestyles, and the Kállay Collection, which exhibits the heritage of Hungarian nobility. Although currently closed for renovation, the museum is renowned for its significant contribution to regional heritage, research, and education, offering a deep insight into the cultural fabric of the Nyírség region and Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County.
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Astuce: Visitors should check the museum's official website for reopening updates as it is temporarily closed for renovations. Planning visits during the warmer months is advisable to also explore the nearby Sóstói Museum Village, an open-air ethnographic park. Advance ticket purchase is recommended once the museum reopens to avoid queues. Discounts are typically available for students, seniors, and groups. The museum is accessible via major routes intersecting Nyíregyháza, and local public transport can facilitate access.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum's collection exceeds one million artifacts, making it one of the most significant in Central Europe for regional history and ethnography.
- •The building housing the museum was designed in 1925 by architect Kálmán Maróthy in a neoclassical style.
- •The museum oversees the Sóstói Museum Village, an open-air ethnographic park showcasing traditional rural architecture and life in the Nyírség region.
- •Lajos Kiss, a Kossuth Prize-winning ethnographer, was instrumental in establishing the museum’s ethnographic research and collections in the early 20th century.
- •The Kállay Collection within the museum displays the heritage of Hungarian nobility, founded based on the will of Dr. Kristóf Kállay, a papal envoy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
Histoire
The origins of the Jósa András Museum trace back to 1868 with the foundation of the Szabolcs County Archaeological Society in Nagykálló.
The first archaeological exhibition was held in 1899 in Nyíregyháza, spearheaded by Jósa András, after whom the museum was named.
The current museum building was constructed in 1925 in a neoclassical style designed by Kálmán Maróthy.
From 1925 to 1948, ethnographer Lajos Kiss directed the museum, establishing its renowned ethnographic collections and advancing research into the Nyírség region's folk culture.
Over the decades, the museum expanded its collections to include historical documents, fine and applied arts, numismatics, and literary history.
Since 2013, the museum has been managed by the Nyíregyháza City Council.
It temporarily closed in 2022 for renovations expected to last around two years.
Guide du lieu
Permanent Archaeological and Ethnographic Exhibitions
These exhibitions display artifacts from the Paleolithic era through the Middle Ages, alongside folk art and cultural items representing the Nyírség region's heritage.
Benczúr Gyula Memorial Exhibition
Dedicated to the works and life of Gyula Benczúr, a notable Hungarian painter, featuring important portraits such as the 'Nyulas Madonna' and his youthful self-portrait.
Nyíregyháza Hussars Exhibition (1869-1944)1869-1944
Showcases uniforms, weapons, and memorabilia of the local hussar cavalry units, highlighting their role in regional military history.
Sóstói Museum VillageOpened 1979
An open-air ethnographic museum spanning about 10 hectares, preserving traditional houses, farm buildings, and community structures from the Nyírség and surrounding regions.
Kállay CollectionEstablished 2007
A museum unit dedicated to the legacy of Hungarian nobility, exhibiting artifacts and documents collected by Dr. Kristóf Kállay, reflecting aristocratic life and history.
Contact
Téléphone: (06 42) 315 722