Zsolnay Museum
Zsolnay Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Federico S
Newport Rhode Island1 contribution
Our First visit to the Zsolnay Museum in Pecs was around 1986 and we have been back several times over the years. This museum holds the largest and finest collection of Zsolnay pottery in the world. You can travel to Pecs by train from Budapest in about 3 hours and there is even an express that takes less time. Pecs is a college town now and still is the home to Hungary's famed Zsolnay factory. You can also visit the factory for a tour. The staff at the Museum is friendly and they sell books about the collection. They frequently hold special exibitions about facets of Zsolnay production. Pecs is a charming provincial town with fine restaurants and a center downdown square with a mosque left over from the ancient history of Pecs. Antiques shops offer Zsolnay and a wide variety of goods. Almost all is within easy walking from the center of town. Most people speak English at the restaurants, shops and hotels. A pleasant waking business street is off the main square. We would highly recommend visiting the beautiful city.
Written 15 November 2005
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yaykitty
Shreveport, LA113 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
This museum is the history of the ceramics factory in Pecs. This factory made the roof tiles for St. Mattias Church in Budapest. There are many pieces of art that are worth a look. This museum does not take long to go through.
Written 29 May 2019
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David G
Watertown, MA113 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
This museum was one of the highlights of Pécs, Hungary. The traditional Zsolnay designs and the more recent art nouveau pieces are spectacular. I also took a look at the factory, but it was not operational on a Sunday. It is recommended that if you want to buy any pieces that you go to the store in downtown Pécs instead of the store adjacent to the factory due to a creepy and rude proprietress.
Written 19 October 2015
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Raja M
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Jun 2021 • Couples
Unfortunately, we were not allowed to enter the museum, even though we had proof of vaccination. We tried explaining the staff that we do not possess a vaccination card, but we do have a bilingual vaccination certificate on paper, because this is what Serbia provides to vaccinated residents. Noone was willing to listen and reason with us and kept repeating that we needed a vaccination card. The staff needs to be better informed on this, because Serbia and Hungary have an agreement according to which a proof of vaccination (any proof) enables tourists to 1.visit Hungary 2.visit closed spaces like museums, theaters, cafes and so on.
It's too bad we were caught on such a technicality, because a vaccination card is not what protects from covid, but a vaccine is.
It's too bad we were caught on such a technicality, because a vaccination card is not what protects from covid, but a vaccine is.
Written 10 June 2021
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mgdevine
Fort Wayne, IN232 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
I did not expect to enjoy this museum as much as I did. I found it interesting reading the history of the family and how the company ended with Communism. The porcelain products that the company produced were interesting.
Wonder through the small gift shop. They have great jewelry for sale and everyone who saw it wishes that they had purchased some.
Wonder through the small gift shop. They have great jewelry for sale and everyone who saw it wishes that they had purchased some.
Written 3 July 2018
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dtstockwell
Pecs, Hungary24 contributions
Apr 2017
Very nice layout and lighting, good location, great breadth and depth to the collection, time well spent
Written 5 January 2018
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Andrew W
Greater Manchester, UK15 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
What make this so interesting is the variety of work on view ranging from ceramic pictures to dinner sets to decorative pieces for the outside of buildings and outdoors generally. The museum is set out in timeline and shows the extraordinary development of output from a small factory which grew to become a major employer and exporter of goods to far afield. Many of the pieces on view are unusual and show clearly that a great deal of time went into experimentation and development. One of the most important techniques that was developed was the tiger technique which involved overlaying different glazes and firing in stages to produce iridescent finishes which are stunning. They brought to my mind the earlier 20th century and perhaps in some ways art nouveau movement in terms of appearance. Ie attached an example of this type of finish which is the fountain in the town square.
Written 17 May 2016
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KZP1
Pecs, Hungary83 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
Great location with plenty of area to walk and see the part of the history of Pecs, Zsolnay family and Zsolnay Manufactory. Puppet theatre, planetarium. One of the best restaurant in Pecs with unique variety of meals. Everybody should visit Zsolnay quarter!!!
Written 15 September 2015
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broughhouse
Telford, UK58 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Doesn't really matter if you are interested n pottery, porcelain or fine arts generally, this should be top of anyone's list for Pecs. The medieval house is worth the visit in itself, but the insights you'll gain into Hungarian culture will repay every Forint of the entrance fee.
I'm not generally overexcited by porcelain, glazes etc., but I'll make an exception for this museum
I'm not generally overexcited by porcelain, glazes etc., but I'll make an exception for this museum
Written 25 August 2015
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grahammari
Pecs, Hungary55 contributions
Aug 2015
An excellent visit.
Walk round and enjoy the industrial history.
Take a coffee and have a look at the puppet theatre.
Check out the varied music events and outdoor activities.
Absolutely make sure that you visit the Zsolnay ceramic gallery. It is world class.
Walk round and enjoy the industrial history.
Take a coffee and have a look at the puppet theatre.
Check out the varied music events and outdoor activities.
Absolutely make sure that you visit the Zsolnay ceramic gallery. It is world class.
Written 13 August 2015
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Is museum open during the All saints' Day at november 1?
Written 23 October 2015
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