A burst of winter creativity is taking over the Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest, with playful tours and hands-on art sessions for school-age kids and toddlers alike. Museum educators focus on lively, sensory-rich experiences that build perception, language, rhythm, dexterity, and social skills. On request, gallery visits can be paired with workshops where kids explore themes through manual techniques and make their own creations to take home.
Toddlers – Shooting Stars
December 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
A quiet winter afternoon turns into a starlit adventure. Little ones follow a bright celestial guide through the world of ancient altars glowing in the darkness, listen to angels’ songs, then set off on an imaginary walk through a snowy landscape. Fresh snow crunches under tiny boots while white paint reveals surprising possibilities. After the gallery wander, it’s time to craft for the holidays. The session gently boosts observation, language, rhythm, fine motor skills, and social confidence—and the joy of creating together guarantees smiles all around.
Recommended age: 2–4
Max: 12 kids
Duration: 60 minutes
Color It Again! – Kids’ Museum Workshop
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
January brings a detective mission through the Gallery’s halls, where mysterious stories hover in the air. Junior sleuths track a great painter: Lajos Tihanyi. The plan: examine dozens of his works, hunt down every hidden clue in the paintings, and—if sharp enough—solve the riddle when the full picture snaps into place. Creation stays front and center, too: kids “forge” paintings, build a composite sketch, and experiment with photo manipulation. Participants attend independently; no guardians in session. Afterward, kids are escorted back to the information desk as a group between 5:30 and 5:40 PM.
Meeting point: information desk
Ages: 6–12
Max: 15 participants
Program fee: $6.90
The Creative Studio rolls out a fresh theme every month, and each date has a different program. Sessions don’t build on each other—join any time.
Toddlers – Snowflake Dance
January 13 and 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Pull on the softest mittens and the warmest snow boots for a magical winter outing at the National Gallery. See the forest turn white and spot the colors hiding in a snowy scene. Sing, tell stories, and dance with the snowflakes!
Recommended age: 2–4
Max: 12 kids
Duration: 60 minutes
