Modern Art Gallery - Vass László Collection

An art enthusiast, he purchased the first pieces for his collection in the 1970s, at that time only on his own money. The first significant work to be added to his collection was by Jenő Barcsay, with whom he later formed a lifelong friendship and ongoing professional relationship. By the early 1990s, the private collection had grown to such an extent that it was ready to be donated to a museum.
The renovation of the buildings at 3-5-7 Vár Street in Veszprém was carried out by  Turányi és Simon Építésziroda, which prepared the reconstruction and architectural plans for  Herend Porcelain Museum and Porcelain Manufactory. The renovations began in 2001 and were completed in several stages. In 2003, Modern Art Gallery, home to the Vass László Collection, finally opened its doors. In the biennial permanent exhibition, visitors can view nearly 150 works by artists such as Menyhért Tóth, Tihamér Gyarmati, and Dezső Korniss. However, since the 1990s, the collection has also boasted significant international presence, providing an overview and elevating the works of Hungarian artists to an international level. Three to four major temporary exhibitions are held each year in the gallery on the second floor. The exhibition includes drawings, paintings, prints, small sculptures, and photographs, all in the spirit of constructivism.

Building No. 7 houses a contemporary art library, where researchers and university students in particular have the opportunity to read and conduct research on site at a pre-arranged time. Modern Art Gallery is both an exhibition hall and a cultural center. Conferences, symposiums, guided tours, and weekly museum education classes are often organized and held here.