Pharmacy Museum, Lace House and Retro Exhibition: special museums that children will enjoy visiting

Located at 6 Fő Street in the heart of Székesfehérvár, the Pharmacy Museum is sure to delight children.  Once you enter the gate, you will be transported into a magical world where you will learn the secrets of pharmaceutical science and the history of its development. The pharmacy was in use until 1971, when it was restored to its original Baroque beauty, and since 1973, it has been a museum worthy of its historic status. During the restoration, the vaulted ceiling of its almost square-shaped officina was painted in simple Baroque style. Among the special ceramic vessels are a few centuries-old mortars, scales, pharmacy books and medical prescriptions. Children’s imaginations can run wild – they can feel like a magician or a witch among the various alchemical tools, as they can explore all the ingredients of magic potion, or more specifically, medicine-making of the time.

Built on the model of traditional farmhouses with porches, the Lace House in kiskunhalas brings the past to life:  you can see for yourself how folk craftsmen create the world-famous handmade wonders with which the Hungarian state has presented Queen Elisabeth II, Pope John Paul II, Charles IV and Queen Zita, amongst others. In the exhibition hall, you can admire the breathtaking masterpieces, but the real attraction is watching the lace being sewn. In today’s modernised world, it is particularly amazing (even for children socialised in the technological revolution) to see how a wonderful pattern, such as a fisherman, a deer or a flower, slowly emerges from the hands of skilled people. After the visit, no one will be left wondering why the lace of Halas was included in the list of the protected intellectual heritage of Hungarian culture.

“Back in my day...” Have you ever heard this catchphrase in family conversations? Then be sure to visit the Retro exhibition in several cities, including Debrecen and Gyula. The exhibitions allow members of the older generation to relive their fond memories, while children can learn about the inventions and amusements that became iconic in the 1970’s and 1980’s. The nostalgia tour includes a range of interactive exhibits to try out.