Slovakia - 2026 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Podtatranske Museum in Poprad (MNH)
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The neoclassic building that houses the Tatra Museum is situated on the edge of the historical centre of Poprad. The current design of the building is the result of several stages of construction and reconstruction. They reflect the development of the museum over more than 150 years.
Its beginnings date back to 1876 when the Hungarian Carpathian Association established its collections, including the first national history collection in Kežmarok. Dávid Husz, who donated a 2-hectare plot in Poprad, funded the construction of the building and together with his wife promised to make an annual contribution of 200 guldens, played a vital role in the foundation of the museum. He fenced the plot at his own expense and for a long period of time supported the idea of the construction of a separate museum building.