The main building of the Batthyány-castle, originally built in Baroque style in the 18th century, hosts the Dr László Batthyány-Strattman Museum, offering various permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Opening hours:
May 1 – August 31: 10.00 -18.00. (Every day except Monday)
September 1- April 30: 10.00-16.00. (Every day except Sunday and Monday)
Permanent exhibitions
The ceremonial hall provides the venue for a permanent exhibition called “The Generations of the Batthyány Family”. The Batthyány family raised numerous important people for our country, such as: Ádám Batthyány I, Captain-General of Transdanubia; Lajos Ernő Batthyány, Palatine of Hungary; Field Marshal Károly Batthyány who was raised to princely rank by Maria Theresia; Maecenas Fülöp Batthyány; Lajos Batthyány, the first prime minister of Hungary and Dr. László Batthyány-Strattmann ophthalmologist, who was beatified in 2003. Among the exhibits visitors are able to gain insight to the history of the Batthyány family from the 13th century to the present days. The most famous members of the family are personalised by their dressed mannequins. Moreover, objects and documents that can be linked to them are exhibited also.
The museum allows blind and visually impaired visitors to explore the tactile exhibits in the ceremonial hall. The exhibition, called “Close your eyes and see!” presents works of art, their reproductions and reconstructions, relating to the Batthyány family. Some of the tactile exhibits: a Baroque wig, Chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece, reproductions of the bowls of the treasure trove of Körmend and the reconstruction of Adam Batthyány’s mace.
The Historical Shoe Collection allows insight into the history of shoemaking. The collection exhibits outstanding foot wears such as: the shoes of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and the shoes of Mari Jászai, who was a famous Hungarian actress. Moreover, exotic foot wears are on display for example the ones which were used by Chinese women whose feet were bound and thick-soled Persian slippers inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Temporary Exhibitions in 2014
Scandals of Körmend- Scandalous Exhibition
Castle Chapel, Juni 21- July 21.
The exhibition was opened at the Night of the Museums, and it evokes the memorable scandals of Körmend. The exhibition includes interesting stories relating to the history of the town from a really special point of view. Visitors have the opportunity to read about the scandalous lifestyle of the Augustinians in the beginning of the 16th century, about a carousing nobleman in the middle of the 17th century or about a Captain General who changed sides and fought alongside the Ottomans in the end of the 17th century. Remarkable stories illustrate the rebellion of the townspeople against the Palatine in the middle of the 18th century. The exhibition holds up for visitors to see that scandals involved the locals at the end of the 19th century also who were caricatured in the 1920’s. The exhibited references recall stories about Soviet troops who were also involved in some scandals in 1945 because they caused extensive damage to the stunning collection of the castle.
The Great War and Körmend
Castle Chapel, July 28- October 15.
2014 marks 100 years since the start of the First World War. The purpose of our exhibition is to commemorate the war heroes of Körmend, showing their sacrifices in historical international relations. The topics of the exhibition are the followings: the history of the First World War, war propaganda and mementos, Körmend and its inhabitants during the First World War, the memory of the war and the military museum of János Kőszegi. A component part of a trench and a war grave is exhibited also.
Farming tools of peasants in the Ridge of the hills of Vas and in the region of Őrség
Splendid stable, August 15- November 31.
The traditions of Hungarian folk culture are vanishing from our everyday life. Our museum is in possession of a remarkable collection in connection with the region of Körmend, the Ridge of the hills of Vas and with the region of Őrség. The exhibition is opened with the purpose of recall the most important areas of peasant farming such as: forestry, agriculture, collecting, animal husbandry and the processes relating to the consumption and storage of the products originating from agriculture.
Visitors are warmly welcomed on our exhibitions and events in 2014 also!
Contacts:
Dr László Batthyány-Strattman Museum
3. Dr László Batthyány-Strattman Street
Körmend
9900
Tel./Fax.: +36-94/410-425
email: museum.kormend@gmail.com
web site: www.muzeumkormend.wix.com/muzeumkormend
Entry fees:
Full price: 800,-Ft
Half price (student, pensioner) : 400,-Ft
Group entry fee (over 15 persons) : 350,-Ft
Family ticket: 1600,-Ft