Treasury

Treasury

The exposition was publicaly supported by the FOND NA PODPORU UMENIA (FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARTS).

Treasury - an exposition dedicated to the precious treasures of the past is located on the first floor of the reconstructed central Baroque-Classical manor house. The permanent exhibition presents visitors valuable art-historical, archaeological, and numismatic artefacts that are connected with the manor, the Sztáray family, and the region of Zemplín in an interactive and modern way. The objects come from the collections of the museum and selected religious institutions. They are protected by several security features and also by a wrought-iron grille, which allows visitors to look into the room from the outside. The room is also equipped with special lights and a camera system.

In total, up to 600 precious objects are installed in the treasury and its establishment has made the splendid premises of the Michalovce manor house more attractive. Visitors can find there, for example, a silk baroque vestments with accessories from the 18th century, embroidered by the daughter of Empress Maria Theresa, a coin hoard from Michalovce with a reconstructed clay vessel, 4 gold pendants from graves from the site of Veľké Raškovce (the oldest processed gold in Slovakia), precious gifts from Pope John Paul II for Greek Catholic bishop Milan Chautur and many other interesting exhibits.