Archaeological Display Storage

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The Archaeological Display Storage is part of the Herman Ottó Museum’s warehouse in Miskolc, offering visitors a glimpse into the world of archaeological finds. Located next to the Diósgyőr Steelworks, the storage houses countless historical artefacts, many of which are never exhibited. The purpose of the display storage is to familiarise visitors with the processes of handling and storing archaeological objects. The exhibition is built around the work of four historical figures associated with the museum – Andor Leszih, Lajos Marjalaki Kiss, Ferenc Móra, and Zsigmond Móricz – all of whom were dedicated to archaeology. Although they never worked together at the museum, their friendship and shared interests had a significant impact on local archaeological research. The exhibition begins with a short film introducing the display storage and the connection between these four scholars. The display storage features 2,700 archaeological finds arranged thematically, matching the number of archaeological sites in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County. The objects are divided into four categories reflecting the activities of the former archaeologists: Móra’s granaries, Móricz’s stoves, Marjalaki’s arrows, and Leszih’s coins each tell unique stories. The display storage also offers museum education programmes, where children can learn about the work of archaeologists and the steps involved in processing finds, including cleaning, restoring, and cataloguing artefacts. The aim of the display storage is to bring museum work and the importance of archaeology closer to visitors, helping them understand the world of our ancestors. This place is dedicated to showcasing the “invisible” work of museums and bringing the stories told by the artefacts closer to visitors, enabling them to better understand the past and appreciate the value of archaeology.