Budapest’s Hungarian National Gallery welcomes school-age children with playful guided tours, monthly themed creative workshops, and clubs inspired by fairy tales, drama, animation, and the natural world. Museum educators focus on hands-on, joy-filled learning; on request, gallery visits can be extended with studio sessions that deepen the topic through manual techniques. Venue: 1014 Budapest, District I – Castle District (Várkerület), Szent György Square (Szent György tér) 2. Dates include 2026.02.18., 02.25., 03.04., 03.10., 03.11., 03.18., 03.25., all in Budapest.
“Color It Anew!” – Museum Workshop for Kids
February sessions run on 2026.02.18. and 2026.02.25., 16:00–17:30. Big questions guide the journey: How did people live long ago? What do images whisper about the past? Children time-travel through paintings, genre scenes, portraits, and old photos to peek into everyday lives: what people used, how they dressed, what they played with, and what they dreamed of. Inspired by the artworks, they draw, paint, make comics, and invent their own stories. Kids attend independently, without companions; after each program, staff escort the group back to the information desk between 17:30–17:40. Meeting point: information desk. Ages: 6–12. Capacity: 15. Fee: $7 (approx., converted from 2,500 HUF). The Creative Studio announces fresh themes monthly with a different activity each time; sessions stand alone, so children can join on any date. A monthly pass is available: four sessions for $24 (instead of $28; converted from 8,500 HUF vs. 10,000 HUF).
March “Color It Anew!” – Folk Life Focus
On 2026.03.04., 03.11., 03.18., 03.25., 16:00–17:30, the workshop dives into the rich world of folk life. What were village festivities like? Which songs filled the air? What was on the table? How did people dress and decorate their homes? And what are tulip-chest hope chests (tulipános ládák)? Drawing on folk motifs, kids create in the studio after a lively gallery game. Attendance is independent; the group is escorted back to the information desk between 17:30–17:40. Meeting point: information desk. Ages: 6–12. Capacity: 15. Fee: $7. Thematic rotation and stand-alone sessions apply; monthly pass: four for $24 (instead of $28).
Toddlers – The Realm of the Spring Fairy
On 2026.03.10., 16:00–17:00, the Spring Fairy arrives to paint the world bright. Buds swell, flowers smile, the air turns fragrant. Through songs, rhymes, and play, families explore spring’s magic in paintings, then craft together in the studio. Recommended ages: 2–4. Capacity: 12 children. Duration: 60 minutes.
