Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts (Szépművészeti Múzeum), at 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41, rolls out a packed season of guided tours across its permanent and temporary exhibitions from December through early February. Book your slot, plan your stay, and yes—there’s food and drink on site with a ticket.
December’s Big Draws
From December 18 to 21, dive into Ancient China Up Close, a recurring guided tour that returns throughout the holidays and into January. On December 19, a Special Guided Tour in the William Blake exhibition opens the door to the visionary poet-artist’s world, complemented the same day by A Masterful Selection of Masterpieces. December 20–21 brings The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Up Close, exploring Blake’s radical fusion of the sacred and the profane.
December’s extras pack in variety: December 17, Mental Fitness – Under the Light of the Star of Bethlehem; December 18, Hi, Szépmű! – Christmas at the Museum; December 20, Yoga with Adél Jordán; Siesta – walk-and-create in the museum | What’s on the Table? Millennia-old Foods; plus more Ancient China Up Close dates on December 19–21 and 26–31. English-language tours, The Mysterious World of Ancient China, run December 26, 29, and 31.
Holiday Stretch
The End-of-Year Festive Period at the museum spans December 23 to January 2, threading tours and family-friendly programs between the holidays. Expect repeat sessions of Ancient China Up Close on December 26–31, with an English slot on December 31 closing the year.
January Momentum
January 2–4, 6, 8–11, 13, 15–18, 20, 22–25, 27, 30–31, and February 1 all feature Ancient China Up Close. On January 7, a Special Guided Tour in the William Blake exhibition returns. January 9 adds Light Play – slow-guided tour and Secrets of Sculptures. January 10 brings Blake: The Silence. Family time lands January 13 with Mama, Look! – In Purple Velvet, with a Golden Wreath. On January 21, Mental Fitness – Books and Bookworms in Art. January 24 offers another Siesta – walk-and-create | Secret Codes. January 29 opens Graphic Workshop Secrets – The History of Woodcut.
Looking Ahead
Beyond the peak season, the calendar notes key dates into 2026: February 1, Ancient China Up Close; February 14, Siesta – walk-and-create | Love Stories; plus highlighted Sundays on February 21, April 18, June 20, August 22, and October 24. A September 26, 2025 – January 11, 2026 block marks a long-running program window, with year-round 2025 events listed January 1–December 31.
Café and Practicalities
The museum’s café and self-service restaurant welcome visitors with tickets only, serving modern cuisine rooted in Hungarian ingredients and traditions, delivered with contemporary technique and friendly service. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
