East Slovak Museum, Neo-Renaissance museum in Košice, Slovakia.
Description
The East Slovak Museum is a museum in Košice that spreads across multiple wings with a facade displaying classical architectural elements. The building houses more than 50,000 objects from natural sciences, history, and art departments.
History
The institution was founded in 1872 as a collecting association and received its current building in the early 1900s. The move to the new building allowed it to properly display its growing collection.
Culture
The museum displays regional handicraft traditions and medieval artifacts that reflect the identity of eastern Slovakia. Visitors can see how local artisans passed down their skills across centuries.
Practical
Access to the grounds is straightforward, and the exhibitions are spread across multiple wings that are easy to navigate. The grounds also have an outdoor area with historical buildings to explore.
Did you know?
The grounds include a wooden church from 1741 that was moved to Košice from its original location. The building retains its original appearance with a wooden bell tower and has a special story of its relocation.
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