Opening Ceremony of the Renovated Permanent Exhibition at the House of György Dobronoki

One of Dobrovnik's notable attractions is the House of György Dobronoki, which opened in 2006 and houses a collection of local history and ethnographic artefacts. The building is named after György Dobronoki, a Jesuit teacher, distinguished native of the village and the first rector of the University of Trnava, who lived in the village in the 17th century.

In October 2026, the Hungarian Self-Governing National Community of the Municipality of Dobrovnik organised the opening ceremony of the extensively renovated permanent exhibition at the ethnographical house, along with the newly extended barn. The renovation included the restoration of the attic and cellar, as well as the modernisation of the building's other rooms. The exhibition was also enhanced with digital content designed to appeal to younger generations.

The project was financed through the Economic Development Programme for the Hungarian National Community, supported by the Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development of the Republic of Slovenia. Representing the Ministry, Secretary Gregor Černoga welcomed those in attendance, emphasising the role and importance of ethnographical houses in preserving the cultural heritage of ethnically mixed areas.

The significance of the local history collection was highlighted by ethnographer Jakab Ferkov, retired director of the Kanizsai Dorottya Museum in Mohács and the expert responsible for curating the exhibition. Following the festive cultural programme, the ribbon marking the official opening of the renovated collection was cut by Edit Varga, President of the Hungarian Self-Governing National Community of the Municipality of Dobrovnik; Dušan Orban, President of the Council of the Hungarian Self-Governing National Community of Pomurje; Marjan Kardinar, Mayor of the Municipality of Dobrovnik; and Gregor Černoga, representative of the Ministry.