Budapest’s Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galéria) is opening its doors every Wednesday in 2026 for a weekly creative club where kids can switch off, experiment, and get inspired by art across the whole museum. Each month brings a fresh theme, playful sessions, and hands-on projects that turn paintings, portraits, and old photos into jumping-off points for big ideas and bold colors. Location: 1st District – Castle District (Várkerület), Szent György Square (Szent György tér) 2. Photo credit: Museum of Fine Arts – Hungarian National Gallery (copyrighted).
February: Color It Anew!
Dates: February 18, 4:00–5:30 p.m., and February 25, 4:00–5:30 p.m. How did people live long ago? What do images whisper about the past? Kids time-travel through everyday scenes in art: what people used, how they dressed, what they played, and what they dreamed about. Then they draw, paint, make comics, and invent their own stories inspired by what they’ve seen.
– Ages: 6–12
– Group size: max. 15 children
– Fee: $6.80 per session (2,500 HUF)
– Meeting point: information desk
Children attend independently, without guardians. After each session, staff escort the group back to the information desk between 5:30–5:40 p.m.
March: Folk Life, Loud and Lively
Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, all 4:00–5:30 p.m. March dives into the many-sided world of folk life. What were village parties like? Which songs carried the night? What landed on the table? How did people dress and decorate their homes? And what’s the story behind tulip chests (tulipános ládák), those ornate, tulip-decorated trunks? Kids explore folk motifs and turn them into fresh creations in the studio.
– Ages: 6–12
– Group size: max. 15 children
– Fee: $6.80 per session (2,500 HUF)
– Meeting point: information desk
Children join without guardians; pickup is 5:30–5:40 p.m. at the information desk.
Flexible Drop-Ins or a Monthly Pass
Every session stands alone, so families can jump in anytime. A monthly pass is available: 4 sessions for $23.10 (8,500 HUF) instead of $27.20 (10,000 HUF).
Upcoming Budapest dates: 2026.02.18, 02.25, 03.04, 03.11, 03.18, 03.25.
