János Damjanich Museum, Regional history museum in Szolnok, Hungary.
The János Damjanich Museum is a regional institution in a neoclassical building at Kossuth Square. It holds archaeological finds, historical objects, and paintings that trace the area's past through art and cultural materials.
The museum was founded in 1933 when historian Viktor Híld began gathering collections, and relocated to its current building in 1952. This building originally served as the Royal Hungarian Hotel, built in 1860.
The museum displays local pottery and traditional clothing alongside works from the Szolnok Art Colony, reflecting the region's craft traditions and artistic heritage.
The museum sits at Kossuth Square in central Szolnok and is easy to find within the city center. It is best to check opening hours before visiting and allow time to explore the various exhibition areas.
The museum holds paintings by László Mednyánszky depicting his First World War experiences, and also preserves a rare collection of vintage radios and television sets. These items provide unexpected perspectives on the region's art and technology history.
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