Budapest’s popular new museum: The Collector’s House!

“The Collector’s House” stands as Budapest’s newest private museum, nestled within the historic Kőrössy Mansion on Városliget Wooden Row. Since its opening six months ago, it has swiftly become a fashionable destination among visitors, with exclusive guided tours consistently fully booked.

According to Turizmus.com, all guided tour slots are currently reserved until May, but bookings for summer visits at the villa on Városliget Wooden Row are now available. This villa of “The Collector’s House”, once the lavish residence of architect Albert Kálmán Kőrössy’s family, is a magnificent example of Art Nouveau architecture in Budapest.

Guided tours in “The Collector’s House”

The villa underwent restoration a few years ago and was transformed into an exclusive private museum known as “The Collector’s House”, welcoming the public in autumn 2023. Guided tours are the only way to explore the villa, accommodating up to 15 visitors per tour.

Furthermore, guests can gain valuable insight into the world of art collector András Szabó, discovering his motivations and the secrets surrounding the creation of the collection. According to Magdolna Költő, President of the ResoArt Foundation, “The Collector’s House” museum offers a comprehensive experience, transporting visitors back to the end of the 19th century through a showcase of architectural, applied arts and fine arts masterpieces.

The museum serves as a tribute to Alber Kálmán Kőrössy, the Art Nouveau villa’s history and the legacy of the Zsolnay family and factory from the late 19th to the early 20th century.

Exploring the former quarters of the Kőrössy family, visitors to “The Collector’s House” can marvel at one of the world’s most significant collections of Zsolnay porcelain, boasting 570 pieces out of a total collection numbering a thousand.