Csontváry Museum, Pécs

Name: Csontváry Museum
Address: Janus Pannonius utca 11, Pécs, 7621, Hungary
Telephone: +36 72 315 694

#9 among attractions in Pécs

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Csontváry Museum presents the work of Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka in the centre of Pécs, in the immediate vicinity of the Pécs Cathedral and the World Heritage Site of the Early Christian Tombs, at 11 Janus Pannonius u. The pictures miraculously escaped the end of their life, as they were auctioned off after the artist's death. It took the intervention of the architect Gedeon Gerlóczy for the paintings to reach Pécs.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°4'40"N, 18°13'30"E

Address

Janus Pannonius utca 11Pécs 7621 Hungary

Contact

+36 72 315 694

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Day trips

Csontváry Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Csontváry Museum open?

Csontváry Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Csontváry Museum?

Nearby attractions include Cella Septichora, Pécs (1 min walk), Püspöki kincstár, Pécs (2 min walk), Early Christian Necropolis, Pécs (2 min walk), Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Pécs (2 min walk).

How to get to Csontváry Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Csontváry Museum:

Bus

Cella Septichora • Lines: 44 (1 min walk)
Múzeumok utcája • Lines: 44 (2 min walk)

Train

Pécs (20 min walk)
Pécs-Külváros (22 min walk)