Cleveland Hungarian Museum

03/04/2023

JOIN US Saturday March 11th at 2 PM in the Cleveland Hungarian Museum - for a truly ENLIGHTENING afternoon!
Emotional distress and dysfunction part of your life? Of the many solutions bombarding us regularly, could ‘Nirvana’ be the answer? What is ‘Nirvana’ and how do you get there?
Dr. Nádas will explain how to reach the state of Nirvana, the ‘ultimate state of existence,’ and will talk about the fascinating foundations of psychiatry, from the philosophy of Aristotle to Eastern mysticism.
Join us for a captivating afternoon that could be life changing!

This program will be live in the Museum. Suggested donation for adults is $10.
The Museum is located in the lower level in the Galleria in downtown Cleveland at E. 9th and St. Clair. Parking available in the Galleria's underground garage.
More information at our website https://clevelandhungarianmuseum.org/up-next-in-our-lecture-series-the-way-to-nirvananirvana/
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02/03/2023

JOIN US Saturday February 11th at 2 PM in the Cleveland Hungarian Museum -
“We wrote to President Eisenhower urging immediate action.”
But there is so much more to America's reaction to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution! What lead to America's reaction? What influenced those who made the final decisions?
Zsolt Máté will make use of archival sources to take us behind the curtain and look at the background and the different factors that led to America's response to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and the resulting refugee crisis.
This program will be live in the Museum. Suggested donation for adults is $10.
The Museum is located in the lower level in the Galleria in downtown Cleveland at E. 9th and St. Clair. Parking available in the Galleria's underground garage.
More information at our website https://clevelandhungarianmuseum.org/news-about-the-museum-grants-and-days-we-are-open/
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01/25/2023

WEATHER ADVISORY! Severe weather conditions... arctic cold or more snow than we can handle... It's a fact of life in the Greater Cleveland area!
And every now and then, it forces us to close the Museum.
Whenever the weather is uncertain, PLEASE CALL US at 216-523-3900 after 11 o'clock and get confirmation that we will be open when you arrive.
We are open at 11 - 3 Wednesday thru Friday and look forward to seeing you!
Visiting the Museum may be just the getaway you need as you immerse yourself in Hungarian culture. Our wonderful volunteers are happy to guide you and answer your questions.
And we have an underground heated garage so you can stay safe and warm, door to door. Just heed the weather advisory, please!

01/06/2023

Start of a NEW YEAR and we are looking for a few NEW FRIENDS…
We’d like to increase our NEWSLETTER subscribers – WON’T YOU JOIN US?
We’d love to tell you about everything that we do at the Museum, as it is happening and as we are planning for upcoming programs, both in the Museum and on line – new Exhibits and series of Lectures, our annual Wine Tasting event and Children’s Program, as well as our online Database additions, Videos of our Collections and Exhibits as we get them ready to share with you online no matter where you are.
We are excited to showcase our Hungarian heritage and invite you to follow our events and stay informed through our Newsletters.
CHECK OUT some of our previous Newsletters - they are not only informative but also FUN and entertaining! If you love solving PUZZLES, you’ll love our Holiday Newsletter filled with PUZZLES – 12 in all! - featuring Hungarian Christmas and holiday customs – see how many puzzles you can find and solve! And there’s a fun surprise when you solve them!
Click on the link to the Holiday Newsletter and also check out the tab at top which lets you see many of our Past issues here - https://mailchi.mp/b0ce37e06252/holiday-greetings-2022-8857911
You can also subscribe under the tab at the top of the link above or use the direct link here
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12/19/2022

HOLIDAY HOURS for the Museum and Gift Shop:
Family visiting for the holidays? Bring them to the Museum.
Our wonderful volunteers will be happy to help you - we love sharing our Hungarian culture!
Still have shopping to do? We still have wonderful and unique gift items for everyone on your list - including you! See our Holiday Hours below...
Please do CHECK AHEAD and call the Museum before you head downtown just to make sure the Museum is open - it is December in Cleveland!
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Boldog Karácsonyt!

12/04/2022

FUN, FUN, FUN - Children's Program Saturday, Dec. 10th at 2 pm
Bring the children in your life to the Museum for an afternoon filled with fun and play and Hungarian Folk Tales and culture.
We'll have favorite Hungarian folk tales and a puppet show, hands-on crafts, Hungarian board games, and decorate and then EAT! special “mézeskalács” cookies!
AND - Mikulás Bácsi (St. Nicholas) will pay us a visit and meet each child - a very special Hungarian tradition to share with your little ones.
This program will be in English for children from 3-13 with age appropriate activities for everyone to enjoy and have fun!
Can't wait to see all the children and enjoy a wonderful afternoon!
TO REGISTER:
Send us an email to: [email protected] or call Andrea at at 440-247-5144
More information at https://clevelandhungarianmuseum.org/give-a-youngster-the-gift-of-culture-on-saturday-december-10th/
LISTEN TONIGHT December 4th at 8 pm and LEARN more about the Children's Program from Andrea Meszaros on the Kapossy Hungarian Hour - at 8:06 pm on WKSU HD4 on any internet enabled device - or choose HD4 under All Streams here https://www.wksu.org/hd/
AND - COME IN TO DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING -
the Museum and Gift Shop will be open from 1 - 4 pm.
No children required - you can just come in, look around, enjoy our Museum, and do some shopping!
THIS IS THE ONLY SATURDAY WE ARE OPEN DURING THE HOLIDAYS!

11/21/2022

Getting ready for the HOLIDAYS? So are we!
We have SZALONCUKOR - the yummy and beautifully wrapped Hungarian candies - and brandied cherries - a holiday favorite!
And Hungarian themed ornaments and lots and lots of other items - from stocking stuffers for everyone in the family to that perfect gift for that very special Hungarian in your life. Beautiful bamboo cutting boards, cooking items, Hungarian condiments, cook books, music, clothing, fine porcelain Herend and Zsolnay, home décor, beautiful Hungarian embroidery, dolls, decorative pillows and bags, books and prints and so much more.
If you have questions, call the Museum at 216-523-3900
Come downtown and see the possibilities!
We are located on the first floor in the Galleria at 1301 East 9th Street in downtown Cleveland.
Family and friends visiting? Bring them in, we love to share our Hungarian culture. Our amazing volunteers are always happy to show visitors the Museum.
Reconnect with your Hungarian roots, share your stories, revisit memories, or discover a new culture – we are here for you as you visit our wonderful exhibits, beautiful gift shop and our library, chock full of our history and culture.
We are open Wednesday thru Friday, 11-3.
We will be closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 24th, and Friday Nov. 25th
And the only Saturday we will be open is December 10th.
We look forward to seeing you during the holidays!
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11/09/2022

JOIN US Saturday November 12 at 2 PM in the Cleveland Hungarian Museum -
Ever hear of The Golden Bull? This year marks its 800th anniversary!
Andrea Meszaros will tell the fascinating Story of The Golden Bull - the "Aranybulla" - which is a charter with a golden suspended seal that was issued in 1222.
If you love Hungarian history, or if you are not Hungarian but interested in the history of the Middle Ages, this will be an interesting and enlightening afternoon as Andrea Meszaros explains its origins, provisions and significance.
Stay after the program for coffee and refreshments and to meet and talk to Andrea Meszaros. This program will be live in the Museum only and will not be recorded for later viewing. Suggested donation for adults is $10.
The Museum is located in the lower level in the Galleria in downtown Cleveland at E. 9th and St. Clair. Parking available in the Galleria's underground garage.
More information at our website https://clevelandhungarianmuseum.org/november-12th-program-celebrates-800th-anniversary-of-hungarys-golden-bull-aranybulla/

10/22/2022

The dining is done but the WINE-ing goes on!
Donation deadline extends to October 28th –
Support the Museum with your donation (at various levels) and we’ll send you a ‘Thank You Gift’ of the wines we featured at this year’s Vintner Dinner last weekend.
The 'Thank You Gifts’ are available for donations made through October 28th -
Learn more in our email – here https://mailchi.mp/2ae292d31df3/still-wine-ing-2022-8678363
Not interested in the wines? Can’t support us at those levels?
We are grateful for your SUPPORT IN ANY AMOUNT!
Please consider helping us continue our work to preserve and promote our Hungarian culture and make it available for current and future generations to enjoy and learn from in the greater Cleveland area and now virtually anywhere.
https://clevelandhungarianmuseum.org/vintner2022/

10/11/2022

We want to share some unique boutique Hungarian wines with you - but you must act by October 14th!
Do you enjoy wine? Do you love discovering new wines? Never tried Hungarian wines? Did you know Hungary today produces world class award winning wines? And at the heart of it are the small family owned vineyards. But you can't get them at local grocery or wine stores.
We are featuring 6 unique boutique Hungarian wines at our Vintner Dinner this year. But we are making the wines available to anyone who supports the Museum with a donation at various levels by October 14th.
WE WILL SHIP THE WINES DIRECTLY TO YOU to enjoy at home!
Go to our Newsletter to see the wines and groups at the levels of donations -
https://mailchi.mp/699d9f54d225/vintner-dinner-2022-8675823
The wines are our way of saying "Thank You" for your donation in support of the ongoing work of the Hungarian Museum in preserving our history and culture for current and future generations.
If you are not interested in the wines or can't support us at these levels, we gratefully appreciate your support with donations of any amount.
Go directly to website, fill out the dinner reservation form to go to just the donation page
https://clevelandhungarianmuseum.org/tickets-for-vintner2022/

10/06/2022

This SATURDAY OCTOBER 8th something interesting and neighborly is going on at the Museum at 2 pm.
JOIN US! The program is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome!
It will be a revelation by 5 Clevelanders of why their Hungarian identity is important to them - was it their upbringing, influence and involvement of friends and family, wanting to continue family traditions and customs and to celebrate and be immersed in Hungarian culture, or maybe because of a strong tie still to their homeland, Hungary? This diverse group includes Richard Sarosi, Alex Kezdi, Lel Somogy, Ilona Solomon and Alex Viiberg. Each of them has a different role and has contributed in various ways to our Hungarian community. Come and meet them - maybe you can identify with their experiences or learn from them as they explain and share their unique stories.
Stay for refreshments and a chance to talk to the presenters and each other after the program.
Reservations not required – just come and join us.
The Museum will be open from 1 – 4 pm, so you can also take time to browse through the Museum, check out its exhibits, and spend some in the gift shop and library.
For more information, visit our website:
https://clevelandhungarianmuseum.org/october-8-getting-to-know-members-of-our-community-with-rich-and-interesting-family-histories-and-their-connections-to-hungary/

09/29/2022

Do you like a bit of a bargain?
Love fine wine and interested in discovering boutique Hungarian wines?
Do you enjoy a Friday night out with fine wine, good food, music, and good company?
If you are in the greater Cleveland area, then you can have all of that - get tickets at a reduced price by September 30 to our Vintner Dinner which will be held on October 14th.
If you miss this deadline - not to worry! You can make your reservations until October 5th -
And if you can't come to our dinner, or are not local - you can still experience 6 fabulous wines in the comfort of your own home!
Go to our website for more information and to order -
clevelandhungarianmuseum.org
Or - see the delicious wines and choices and more about the Vintner Dinner in our newsletter -
https://mailchi.mp/699d9f54d225/vintner-dinner-2022-8675823
And we thank you in advance for your support of this major fund raising event for the Cleveland Hungarian Museum.

09/25/2022

Who doesn't love a good story?!
Join us in the Museum on October 8th at 2 pm. for
"Getting to know members of our community with rich and interesting family histories and their connections to Hungary."
Five members of our local Hungarian-American community will share the story that formed their Hungarian identity - Richard Sarosi, Alex Kezdi, Lel Somogy, Ilona Solomon and Alex Viiberg. They represent a diverse group of Hungarian Americans with different experiences and contribution to our Cleveland Hungarian community.
The program will begin at 2 o’clock. The program will be English, and refreshments will be served after the presentation. Registration not required. Open to the public - all are welcome.
The Museum will be open from 1 through 4 p.m.
The Museum is on the first floor of the Galleria at E. 9th and St. Clair in downtown Cleveland.
More information at our website:
https://clevelandhungarianmuseum.org/october-8-getting-to-know-members-of-our-community-with-rich-and-interesting-family-histories-and-their-connections-to-hungary/

09/06/2022

Home - Cleveland Hungarian Museum

Need something to do Saturday afternoon?
Plenty of time to register and join our ZOOM LECTURE
SATURDAY, September 10th at 2 pm
Find out about invasive species, what kind of problems they cause, and how do they deal with them...
Dr. Emily Jálics Rauschert will explain and highlight some of the plants considered challenging in Hungary as well as here in Ohio.
She will discuss how she and plant biologists approach this important and fascinating subject.
Join the lecture on ZOOM - You can join us from anywhere
Sign up in advance, but you can join even after the lecture has started.
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZUlfu2spjwpG9Obhsl2w6oPVz8BJ...
More information on our website
https://clevelandhungarianmuseum.org/

Mission statement The Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society’s mission is to preserve Hungarian culture and the history of Hungarians in Northeast Ohio, so that present and future generations can draw upon its collection for education, inspiration and enrichment. To carry out its mission, the Societ...

09/01/2022

Join us on ZOOM SATURDAY, September 10th at 2 pm
What are invasive species and why are they a problem?
Dr. Emily Jálics Rauschert will explain and highlight some of the plants considered challenging in Hungary as well as here in Ohio.
She will discuss her own research and the plant biologists’ approaches to identifying and mitigating the harm from invasive species.
Dr. Emily Jálics Rauschert is an Associate Professor
in the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences at Cleveland State University.
Join the lecture on ZOOM - You can join us from anywhere
Sign up in advance, but you can join even after the lecture has started.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlfu2spjwpG9Obhsl2w6oPVz8BJ0diAVLE
More information on our website
https://clevelandhungarianmuseum.org/

08/02/2022

FRIDAY NIGHT August 5th at 7 pm - BASEBALL and HUNGARIAN HERITAGE - a home run!
Come and enjoy the great American pastime of baseball with a Hungarian twist.
We are delighted to be one of the sponsors of the Lake County Captain's Game on August 5th Hungarian Heritage Night!
A giant Hungarian flag will be carried into center field - you can be one of the 30 or so people who has that honor! We will sing the Hungarian National Anthem - at a baseball game! How great is that! There will be Hungarian music and food, Hungarian trivia on the big screen, face painting and games for the children - and, of course, a great game of baseball with the Lake County Captains!
Our president, Janos Szigeti will be one of the three people who throw out the ceremonial first pitch!
And it all ends with fireworks!
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY and enjoy this very unique way to celebrate and share your Hungarian heritage. If you are not Hungarian, what an unexpected and fun way to learn something about another culture!
PLAY BALL! See you there....
Get tickets at the door or go online to buy in advance:
https://www.milb.com/lake-county
For more information and for the Hungarian Heritage package of tickets, Hungarian food, and a T-shirt - call 440-975-8085.
You can also go to our website for more information on HUNGARIAN HERITAGE NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK
https://clevelandhungarianmuseum.org/