Xántus János Museum, Regional museum in Győr, Hungary.
Description
The Xántus János Museum occupies a baroque palace called Apátúr-ház and houses collections documenting the regional history of Győr. The building's classical architecture provides the setting for diverse artifacts spanning multiple historical periods.
History
The institution originated in 1859 from an archaeological collection established by Flóris Rómer. It received its present name in 1949 honoring the naturalist János Xántus.
Culture
The museum displays varied collections including archaeological finds, medical history objects, guild craftsmanship items, coins, and Hungarian postage stamps spanning different periods. This diversity shows visitors how people in this region lived and worked across different times.
Practical
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday with varying hours depending on the season. Visitors should check current opening times in advance, as schedules change between summer and winter operations.
Did you know?
Excavations during recent highway construction near the museum uncovered Roman, Avar, and Migration Period artifacts. These discoveries reveal how different peoples inhabited the region over many centuries.
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