Museum of the Hungarian Language

The Museum of the Hungarian Language is a language museum in Sátoraljaújhely that displays documents, manuscripts, and objects from the history of Hungarian speech. The collection spans multiple time periods, documenting how the language developed and changed through the centuries.

The museum stands on land once belonging to Ferenc Kazinczy, a major language reformer who lived there from 1806 to 1831. The institution opened in 2008 to preserve the linguistic work of this historical figure and trace how Hungarian developed.

The museum displays how the Hungarian language functions in the daily life of the region and what role it holds for local identity. Visitors can see how language expresses itself across different areas of life.

The museum has a hall with space for about 100 visitors and offers regular lectures and workshops for different age groups. Plan your visit for Tuesday through Sunday, as the museum stays closed on Mondays.

The museum is the only institution of its kind in Hungary dedicated entirely to studying and preserving the Hungarian language. This specialized focus makes it a rare cultural destination for language enthusiasts from across the country.

Location: Sátoraljaújhely

Part of: Petőfi Literary Museum

Address: 3988 Sátoraljaújhely-Széphalom, Kazinczy utca 275.

Email: info@nyelvmuzeum.hu

Website: http://nyelvmuzeum.net

GPS coordinates: 48.43642,21.62205

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:01