traditions related to Easter. At the same time it

has emerged as an autonomous art form and ornamented

eggs could be made, collected or exhibited as works

of art independent from the festive occasion.

The museum is a diverse and rich collection of folk

art motives applied to eggs. The primary origin of

the art works is in Europe, especially

the Carpathian basin region.

Works of local folk artists are shown by regions.

The museum houses pieces uncommon in Europe

representing far away cultures like Israel,

China or Indonesia.

In the displays are folk art and applied art works

using traditional egg motives.

Future development of the museum will include a

technical library and research center. These facilities

and the collection´s professional quality catalogue

will help to satisfy in depth interest