Jász Museum, Regional museum in Jászberény, Hungary
The Jász Museum is a regional museum in Jászberény, housed since 1931 in a single-storey building erected in 1842 from the stones of the old town hall. Its permanent exhibitions cover the history, archaeology and ethnography of the Jászság, and its best-known exhibit is the Lehel Horn, an ivory carving with a circus scene.
The museum was founded in 1874 following an initiative by the district administrator Sipos Orbán. This founding reflected a broader 19th-century movement to preserve and document local heritage across the region.
The museum displays objects and findings connected to the Jász people and their region. You can see how people lived here over time through tools, clothing, and everyday items they left behind.
The museum is generally accessible on weekdays, with hours that vary depending on the season. It's wise to check current opening times before your visit, especially if planning to come during weekends.
The Lehel Horn is carved from ivory in a Byzantine style and shows a circus scene; a piece missing from its rim may have fed the legend that it is Lehel's own horn. The Jász captain wore it on his belt at ceremonies, and it appears in the coat of arms of most Jász settlements.
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