The Róth Miksa Memorial House: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Budapest
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Róth Miksa (1865-1944) was a leading figure in Hungarian glass art, whose stained glass windows adorn many emblematic buildings of Hungarian Art Nouveau, such as the Gresham Palace, the Museum of Applied Arts, the Vigadó Concert Hall, the Parliament Building, the Szeged Synagogue, and many others. Not all of these buildings are open to the public, making the Róth Miksa Memorial House a unique opportunity to admire the artist's stunning creations up close.
The Memorial House
The memorial house is located in Róth Miksa’s former home and studio at 22 Dohány Street in the VII. district of Budapest. The house was built in 1901 and Róth Miksa moved in with his family in 1911. The artist lived and worked here until his death in 1944.
The house was opened as a memorial house in 1974 and has been preserving the spirit of the artist ever since. Visitors can gain insight into Róth Miksa’s private life and artistic work. The apartment museum displays the artist’s furniture, personal belongings, paintings, and drawings, as well as an impressive collection of his stained glass windows.
The Exhibition
The permanent exhibition of the memorial house consists of three main sections:
- Apartment Museum: The museum, furnished in the artist’s former home, offers a glimpse into Róth Miksa’s private life and taste. Here, visitors can see the artist’s furniture, personal belongings, paintings, and drawings.
- Studio: The artist’s former studio preserves the original tools and materials used in stained glass painting. Visitors can gain insight into the process of creating stained glass windows.
- Stained Glass Windows: The collection of the memorial house includes more than one hundred stained glass windows designed and created by Róth Miksa. The exhibited windows showcase all periods of the artist’s career, from his early Art Nouveau works to his later, more abstract creations.
Visiting Information
The memorial house will reopen to visitors on March 1, 2024. Opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00. The entrance fee is 1500 HUF for adults, 1000 HUF for students and seniors. A combined ticket is available for 3000 HUF.
Further Information:
- Website: https://www.rothmuzeum.hu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rothmiksaemlekhaz/
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Additional Information:
- The memorial house offers guided tours in Hungarian and English.
- The museum shop sells souvenirs, books, and postcards related to Róth Miksa and his work.
- The memorial house is accessible for people with disabilities.