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Museum of Hungarian Culture in Slovakia

About

The SNM – Museum of Carpathian German Culture in Bratislava is a specialized institution dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Carpathian German community in Slovakia. Located in the historic Sunyal Mansion on Žižkova Street, the museum explores the material and spiritual culture of this minority group through permanent exhibitions and archival collections. Visitors can discover the history of Carpathian Germans in regions like Hauerland and Zips, including their traditions, dialects, and everyday life. The museum also addresses sensitive chapters of history, such as the period between 1939 and 1948, with a commitment to objective interpretation. Founded in 1997, it evolved from a department within the SNM – Historical Museum and now includes branches in Nitrianske Pravno and Handlová. With its documentation centre and library, the museum serves as a hub for research and education, offering a nuanced view of a community whose legacy continues to shape Slovakia’s cultural landscape.

Bratislava Slovakia

Location

The Museum of Carpathian German Culture is located at Žižkova Street No. 14 in the historic Staré Mesto (Old Town) district of Bratislava. Housed in the Sunyal Mansion, this building evolved from a medieval one-room house into a baroque-style structure with rich architectural history, including vaulted spaces and a courtyard once hosting the inn "At the Golden Angel." The museum is part of the Slovak National Museum and focuses on preserving and presenting the material and spiritual culture of the Carpathian Germans, offering permanent exhibitions on their history, art, traditional clothing, and everyday objects, with sensitive coverage of their experiences between 1939 and 1948. Nearby, visitors can explore the Danube riverbank just a short walk away, along with cultural highlights of Bratislava’s Old Town, including charming cobbled streets, historic squares, and landmarks such as the Church of the Holy Trinity in the Podhradie neighborhood. The museum sits conveniently between public transport stops like Nový most and Chatam Sófer, with trams and buses providing easy access. This location allows visitors to combine their cultural itinerary with leisure activities such as dining in local cafés or strolling along the scenic Danube promenade, embedding the museum visit within Bratislava’s vibrant urban and historical setting.