The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest is rolling out an ambitious month of curator-led and themed tours across its permanent collection and blockbuster temporary exhibitions, with highlights spanning William Blake, ancient China, and ancient Egypt. The program runs largely through December 2025, with select events extending into early 2026. Everything takes place at 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41. Booking details and phone contacts are available directly from the museum; the organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
December Highlights
On December 3 and 10, expect unconventional guided tours of the William Blake exhibition, designed to crack open the poet-artist’s visionary worlds. From December 5 to 7, and again on December 9, 11 to 14, 16, 18 to 21, 27 to 28, and December 30, “Az ókori Kína világa közelről” (The World of Ancient China Up Close) brings visitors face to face with millennia of Chinese art and history. Blake returns in a companion deep dive, “Menny és pokol házassága közelről” (The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Up Close), on December 6 to 7, 13 to 14, 20 to 21, and 27 to 28.
One-Off Specials
December 5, 12, and 19 feature “A Masterful Selection of Masterpieces,” a curatorial tour of the museum’s stars. On December 6, “Szkarabeusz-akták: Az ókori Egyiptom rejtett arca” (Scarab Files: The Hidden Face of Ancient Egypt) peels back ritual and daily life far beyond the pharaohs. For families, December 9 brings “Mama, nézd! – A születés csodája” (Mom, Look! – The Miracle of Birth). December 12 is stacked: “Merülés Műhely” (Dive Workshop), “Horváth Márk: A Blake-enigma” (Márk Horváth: The Blake Enigma), an extra unconventional Blake tour, and “Textúra Poket – kötetbemutató” (Texture Poket – Book Launch). December 13 adds “Szombati Szemezgető – Ünnepek nyomában” (Saturday Sampler – Tracing the Holidays). On December 14, “Korszakok a múzeumban: Istenné vált múmiák” (Ages in the Museum: Mummies Who Became Gods) explores divinization after death.
Festive Season, Wellness, and Family
“Szellemi fitnesz – A betlehemi csillag fénye alatt” (Mental Fitness – Under the Light of the Star of Bethlehem) lands on December 17. December 18 hosts “Szia Szépmű! – Karácsony a múzeumban” (Hi, Museum of Fine Arts! – Christmas at the Museum). On December 20, flow into “Jóga Jordán Adéllal” (Yoga with Adél Jordán), then create and stroll with “Szieszta – séta és alkotás a múzeumban | Mi kerül az asztalra? Évezredes ételek” (Siesta – Walk and Create in the Museum | What’s on the Table? Millennia-Old Foods). From December 23 to January 2, the museum celebrates an “Év végi ünnepi időszak” (Year-End Festive Period).
Looking Ahead to 2026
On January 7, 2026, Blake’s unconventional tour returns, with “Blake the Silence” on January 10 and “Szieszta – Titkos kódok” (Siesta – Secret Codes) on January 24. February 14 warms up with “Szieszta – Szerelmi történetek” (Siesta – Love Stories).
Eat, Rest, Repeat
The on-site café and self-service restaurant are accessible with a museum ticket, offering elevated gastronomy rooted in Hungarian ingredients, modern techniques, and speedy, friendly service. Reservations are encouraged.
