Full-dome films are offered in English to the visitors of the Science Centre. Agora Science Centre has one of the largest portable digital planetariums in Hungary that enables visitors to surf in the starry sky, discover the motion of celestial bodies, and familiarise themselves with constellations. It guarantees a lifelong experience for both children and adults. Full-dome films available in English are the following: Europe to the Stars - from 4.00  p.m. every Thursday and Saturday. The Sun, Our Living Star - from 4.00 p.m. every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Participation is possible with the Agora entry ticket. The planetarium has a capacity of 40 people. Thus, visitors can participate in these programs with a limited number, in order of arrival. Further information about the films can be found here. Location: Great Forest, Botanic Garden, Entrance from Móricz Zsigmond Road,Great Forest, Botanic Garden Source: Agora

The new public collection exhibition, with around 50 different artists presented from the founders to Generation Z marking a new chapter for MODEM, can be visited until the 31st of December 2024. The curators of the exhibition have chosen artists who have shaped MODEM's image over the years, showcasing works from a collection that has evolved over 18 years, incorporating collections, acquisitions, Debrecen International Artists' Colony results, and artist donations. Drawing on the insights of generational theory, each section is arranged according to the artists' year of birth, rather than according to the aesthetic, art theoretical or art historical categories they represent or can be associated with their work.  Exhibiting artists: Lost Generation: Vilmos Aba-Novák Founders (Builders):Judit Reigl, Vera Molnár Veterans: Ákos Birkás, Ilona Keserü, László Lakner, István Nádler, Endre Tót, Zoltán Tölg-Molnár, Baby Boomers: Imre Bukta, Lajos Csontó, Ágnes Eperjesi, László Fehér, László feLugossy, Imre Gábor, Pál Gerber, Balázs Kicsiny, Ilona Lovas, Sándor Pinczehelyi, Gyula Várnai Generation X: Zsolt Asztalos, Emese Benczúr, Attila Csörgő, Marcell Esterházy, Tibor Gyenis, Kriszta x-T Nagy,  Péter Pettendi Szabó, Sára Richter, Katharina Roters, Société Réaliste, József Szolnoki. Generation Y: Nikolett Balázs, Kincső Bede, Máté Dobokay, Tim Freiwald, Judit Ágnes Gallai, Judit Lilla Molnár, Márton […]

Works created in the art camp will be on display at the exhibition in the Orthodox Synagogue of Pásti Street. For the second time, an art camp was organised by the Jewish Communities and Organisations of Central and Eastern Europe to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust. “The Debrecen Jewish Quarter is one of the most dynamically developing cultural and religious sacred spaces in the country today. Its role in the culture of Debrecen is indisputable,” says the Debrecen Jewish Community in a statement. Against this background, a new initiative has been announced,  the Debrecen Jewish Quarter Artists' and Artists' Camp will be organised for the first time by the association. The event is by invitation only. Among the artists there are artists from Debrecen, from other parts of the country and from abroad, who are nationally and internationally renowned. During the camp, they not only get to know the Jewish Quarter of Debrecen, but also gain a deep knowledge of Jewish life in the region by visiting local sacred spaces, with the undisguised aim of inspiring them to create. The works produced during the camp will be on display in an exhibition at the Orthodox Synagogue on Pásti Street. […]

In addition to thousands of years of ancient knowledge, the visitor centre also features 21st century interactive elements. Puszta Treasury. This is the name of the exhibition that shows the everyday life of our ancestors, their clothing and the products they made here. In addition to thousands of years of ancient knowledge, the visitor centre also features 21st century interactive elements. The tourism development programme in Hortobágy, which was completed at the end of March, aimed to bring the wilderness closer to all ages. With the new permanent exhibitions and the unified information system, everyone can discover the rich fauna and flora of the region, as well as the pastoral culture of Hortobágy, according to their own needs. “The exhibitions are structured in such a way that even those who visit here for the first time can find the topic and activity they like. Also those who already know the depths of the wilderness, the birds and plants that live here, or even have friendly relations with the shepherds,"  Director of Hortobágy National Park Gergely Árpád Medgyesi said. Date:Closed on Mondays, but open on weekends on all long weekends and public holidays (except 1 November 2024 and 23 December 2024 […]

László Buka has been retired for some time now, but his creative spirit is undiminished. His next exhibition entitled "With Colour and Soul"  will be opened on the 22nd of June, as part of Night of Museums programmes. László Buka is a distinctive figure in the artistic and cultural life of Debrecen. He is known as a teacher who graduated in mathematics and drawing, but he is also an active painter, whose paintings are present in the world of organic culture, in the organic culture among others marked by the names of Sándor Makoldi and Gábor Pap. But also as a traditionalist, who keeps the tradition of “regölés” (magical, winter  greeting folk custom) alive, and who therefore received the county Prima award in 2008. The event will also be special because the exhibition will be opened by the artist's partner, pastor Zsuzsanna Bukáné Zakar with the collaboration of  Gergő Csorba, who is not only a musician and artist,but also a friend.   Date: 22 June- 6 September,  9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Location: in the Calvin János Gallery in the right-hand gallery of the Great Church Source:dehir.hu

“Bird bone wonders” joint exhibition of photographer and taxidermist opened in Debrecen showcasing exhibitors' love for nature. For many years, Professor Csaba Tóth directed the work of the Urology Clinic, and his medical work, surgeries, publications, books and lectures have made him renowned at home and abroad. The high standard of his medical work was matched by the high standard of his work as a photographer.  Several photo albums of his have been published and the photographer, who was awarded the László Holló Prize, has had solo photo exhibitions in many cities. Albert Krisztián from Karcag belongs to a completely different generation, who started working with preparation as an environmentalist and nature walker, and not with any success, as he is now the owner of the European championship title. The exhibition was  opened on the 21st of June  by Cultural Manager Viktor Csaba Kozák, The Monteverdi Choir of the University of Debrecen, conducted by Ildikó Takács and István Pazár, accompanied by István Pazár on piano. Date: 23 June-31 August Location: Elméleti Galéria (Theoretical Gallery)   Source:dehir.hu

Exhibition "Subjective" by photographer Éva Keleti was opened on the 27th of June at the Bényi Gallery of Kölcsey Centre. Photographer, photo editor, Kossuth, Béla Balázs and Prima Primissima Prize-winning artist Éva Keleti  was born on 18th of August 1931 in Budapest. Her work spanning more than 70 years is a significant part of Hungarian culture and national photographic history. Her pictures are both independent works and artistic cord documents. During this period, she made tens of thousands of photographs. She has had several solo exhibitions in Hungary and abroad. For decades she has held social positions in several professional photographic organisations and in the Hungarian Association of Journalists, of which she is honorary president. She is also responsible for the organisation of the Hungarian presentations of the World Press Photo exhibitions, and has curated numerous exhibitions, edited and co-edited dozens of books. The exhibition can be visited free of charge until the 8th of August during the opening hours of Kölcsey Centre, daily from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., and until 7.00 p.m. during evening events. Date: 28 June - 8 August Location: Kölcsey Centre (Debrecen, Hunyadi u. 1-3.) Source: fonixinfo.hu