Göcsej Museum and Mindszentyneum
The building of Göcseji Museum, the former savings bank’s palace, that was built in 1890 in eclectic style, nowadays lives the time of reconstructions and currently it gives home for the works of János Németh ceramist, Kossuth- and Munkácsy Prize winner, Artist of the Nation, which are characteristic ones originated from the folk traditions of Göcsej region.
The immediate goal of the renovation is to bring to life an interactive and innovative exhibition that harmonizes with the needs of 21st-century visitors.
The Mindszentyneum will be located in the new wing of the building currently under construction. On the top level there will be a temporary exhibition space with a panoramic event terrace. In addition to exhibitions, the Mindszentyneum will house a number of other services aimed at visitors such as a café, a gift shop selling local products, educational and event rooms. One of these rooms will serve as a venue for religious community gatherings and another one will be a conference room capable of seating 120 people. With the implementation of this museum complex, Zalaegerszeg will possess a new cultural tourist attraction, which will serve the needs of domestic and cross-border visitors as one of the significant points of interests in the region.
Further information: https://mindszentyneum.hu/