Magyar Nemzeti Muzeum Regeszeti Oroksegvedelmi Igazgatosag
Abstract
Th e opening of the Széchenyi Zsigmond Hunting Museum in the baroque Grassalkovich Mansion in Hatvan, Hungary was the realisation of a 100-year-old dream. Th e Hungarian hunting and fi shing culture and traditions are shown through nine exhibitions on three floors: game species of the Carpathian Basin, clothing, music, art pieces etc. related to or inspired by hunting.
Th e museum uniquely combines traditional elements like display cabinets with interactive computers, which allow the visitor a playful learning experience and thorough understanding of
the role of hunting in our modern, mostly urbanised society. In the park of the castle, in two modern buildings, the so-called ‘Adventure Place’ provides the chance for everyone to try shooting with laser guns and bowhunting, which gives an insight into the practices of modern hunting. With 9 figures
