East Slovak Museum
Východoslovenské múzeum
A regional museum founded in 1872. Its prized treasure is the Košice Gold Treasure, a hoard of nearly 3,000 gold coins.
The main building is a neo-Renaissance structure beside Marathon Square. Its underground vault displays the Košice Gold Treasure, unearthed in the city in 1935: 2,920 gold coins and gold chains dating from the 15th to 17th centuries. There are also archaeology and regional history galleries, and a wooden church relocated to the courtyard. The museum manages several branches, including Mikluš Prison and the Executioner's Bastion, and a combined ticket is available. It is generally closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Slovak Technical Museum
- State Theatre Košice
- Hlavná Street & Singing Fountain
- Mikluš Prison
- Urban's Tower
- Hrnčiarska Street & Executioner's Bastion
- St. Elisabeth Cathedral
- St. Michael's Chapel