Janus Pannonius Museum

The Janus Pannonius Museum is an art museum located in the historic center of Pécs, displaying both Hungarian and international artworks across several gallery spaces. The collections span paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from various periods and regions.

The museum was founded in 1951 when the Pécs City Museum and Baranya County Museum merged their collections. The unified institution inherited artworks that had been gathered since the early 1900s.

The museum focuses on regional and national artistic traditions, with exhibitions that explore how local artists shaped Hungarian culture. The spaces reflect the city's role as an art center throughout different periods.

The museum offers guided tours and educational programs year-round for visitors of all ages. Temporary exhibitions rotate regularly, allowing you to discover different artistic themes and periods each visit.

The museum cares for the collection from the Zsolnay ceramics factory, preserving porcelain and pottery that reflects the city's industrial past. These pieces showcase the craftsmanship and design that made this local factory renowned throughout Europe.

Location: Pécs

Inception: 1951

Address: Káptalan u. 5.

Website: http://jpm.hu

GPS coordinates: 46.07952,18.22961

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23