Rippl-Rónai Museum

The Rippl-Rónai Museum is an art museum in Kaposvár that displays paintings, lithographs, and ceramics in exhibition halls housed in an 18th-century building on Fő street. The collection also includes around 3,000 ethnographic objects that document the cultural heritage of the region.

The museum was founded in 1936 and relocated to the County Hall building in 1982, allowing it to expand and display Hungarian art from the late 19th century more fully. This move marked a turning point in how the collection could be presented to the public.

The museum honors József Rippl-Rónai's role in bringing modern European artistic ideas to Hungarian culture through his paintings and collaborative designs. Visitors can see how his work shaped the artistic thinking of his time and continues to influence how art is appreciated here.

The museum is open several days a week during regular hours, and guided tours are available for visitors who want expert explanations of the exhibits. Photography is restricted in certain areas, so ask about the specific rules when you arrive.

The collection features a striking 1894 painting of a woman reading by lamplight that stands out as one of the museum's most memorable works. Equally noteworthy are tapestry designs that Rippl-Rónai created in collaboration with French artist Aristide Maillol.

Location: Kaposvár

Inception: 1936

Address: Fő u. 10.

Website: http://smmi.hu

GPS coordinates: 46.35610,17.79120

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:45