Victor Vasarely Museum
Vasarely Múzeum
Victor Vasarely, the father of Op Art, was born in Pécs; his birthplace museum displays his optical illusion works.
Victor Vasarely was born in Pécs in 1906 and later became a pioneer of Op Art (optical art) in Paris. The museum is set in the old Káptalan Street house where he was born, and displays the paintings, prints and three-dimensional works he donated. The optical illusions created by geometric patterns are ideal for photos. The museum is small and elegant, and a visit takes about 45 minutes. Admission is about 1,500 forints.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00; closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Zsolnay Museum
- Mosque of Pasha Qasim
- Csontváry Museum
- Széchenyi Square & Zsolnay Fountain
- Pécs Cathedral
- Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
- Pécs National Theatre
- Király Street