Palóc Museum, History museum in Balassagyarmat, Hungary
The Palóc Museum contains exhibits about local traditions, including pottery collections, intricate carvings, and detailed mock-ups representing life events of the region.
The museum opened on March 15, 1891, through the efforts of historian Iván Nagy, who initiated the formation of the Nógrád County Museum Society.
The permanent exhibition 'From Cradle to Grave' presents traditional Palóc needlework with floral embroidery patterns in blue and red colors alongside white stitching.
Located at Palóc liget 1, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with regular guided tours in Hungarian.
The museum maintains a specialized collection of ex-voto objects from church patronal festivals, representing the spiritual practices of the Palóc community.
Location: Balassagyarmat
Inception: March 15, 1891
Operator: Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum
Address: 2660 Balassagyarmat, Palóc liget 1.
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:00-17:00
Website: https://palocmuzeum.hu
GPS coordinates: 48.07490,19.28990
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:19
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