Miksa Róth (1865-1944) was a Hungarian glass painter and mosaic maker, renowned as a luminary in the fields of glass painting and mosaic art. He played a pivotal role in the Secession movement, leaving an indelible mark as a reformer, master craftsman, father, and freemason. His vibrant personality and pioneering contributions to applied arts earned him global recognition and acclaim at the turn of the 19th to 20th century.

Róth's artistic legacy extends beyond Hungary, with his works adorning public buildings in countries such as Mexico, The Netherlands, and Norway. He garnered gold and silver medals at World's Fairs, exemplifying his exceptional talent and artistic prowess.

Born in Pest in 1865 into a family with a tradition in glasswork, Róth inherited and continued the family legacy. He embarked on study tours abroad to learn from renowned masters across various countries. By the age of 20, he had established himself as an independent artist, collaborating with prominent figures from diverse artistic disciplines. Recognized as a Royal Court Glass Painter by the Emperor and King, Franz-Joseph, he was entrusted with numerous comissions, much of which thankfully survived the upheavals of history and continues to decorate Budapest's buildings.

MEMORIAL HOUSE AND COLLECTION

Miksa Róth and his family moved to the street fronted building at 26. Nefelejcs street, where today’s Museum operates, in 1911. In the backside of his former yard, his huge workshop building is still standing. After purchasing the plot Miksa Róth had the two buildings somewhat redesigned to better suit the needs of his family and trade. 

Miksa Róth passed away in 1944 and soon the property was inevitably nationalised. Members of his family, however, the widow and two of the children continued to live in certain parts of the street fronted building up until their death.  In the 1990s ideas about converting the house and the heritage into a museum started to take shape, culminating in 1999, when the former family home got its licence for opening as the Róth Miksa Memorial House and Collection.

MISSION STATEMENT

Community, heritage, culture

Our mission is to collect, preserve, and showcase artifacts, artworks, and relics associated with the Róth family for public appreciation. We aim to engage a diverse audience in discovering our shared historical and artistic heritage. By fostering communities and integrating them into the museum's activities, we seek to bridge the past and present, transforming the institution into a vibrant hub where modern and traditional values and cultures converge.

EXHIBITIONS

An introduction to Miksa Róth

Since 2005, the Róth Miksa Memorial House and Collection has hosted an exhibition offering a comprehensive view of Miksa Róth's unparalleled body of work. Displayed on the ground floor, this exhibition features many of the master's remarkable glass artworks, renowned for their technical mastery, artistic beauty, and historical significance.

Apartment Museum

The apartment museum offers visitors a glimpse into the early 20th-century upper-middle-class lifestyle, intertwined with the history of the Róth family. The carefully preserved rooms are adorned with artworks and personal belongings, and transport visitors back to a bygone era, so that they can experience the trials and triumphs of a master craftsman and his family.

Mosaic and Glass Art: Selected works

The upstairs exhibition showcases a selection of Miksa Róth's mosaic and glass artworks. Exploring the symbolism and material innovations of Róth's works provides insights into his life and era. Highlights include collaborations with the Zsolnay factory and award-winning pieces such as the silver medal-winning mosaic created with the famous Tiffany glass, from the Paris World's Fair.

Róth160 / Memorial year exhibition

On the 160th anniversary of the artist’s birth our first temporary exhibition debuts, the topic and exhibits of which truthfully reflect the institution’s community-centred approach  and the rich and multidimensional nature of the central theme, Miksa Róth and his workshop. The RÓTH160 exhibition features a yet unknown facet of our collection, as the majority of the exhibits has never been on display. The workshop’s graphical works and design drawings complement the rooms of the permanent exhibitions, and help to peek behind the scenes of the making of a masterpiece, uncover the perhaps otherwise unseen or unfamiliar steps and processes that lead up to the completion of a stained glass window.