Playful preschool art adventures at the Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest. Storytelling, gallery games, and studio crafts for ages 4–6 in the Castle Quarter. Small groups, 60-minute sessions.
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Budapest’s Hungarian National Gallery opens its doors to the tiniest art explorers with Ovisok a Galériában (Preschoolers at the Gallery), a hands-on museum adventure for ages 4–6. Expect storytelling, games, and creative studio time designed to spark curiosity and imagination. The program runs at 2 Szent György Square (Szent György tér 2) in District I’s Castle Quarter, where little visitors roam gallery spaces, hunt for visual clues, and make their own masterpieces. Group size is capped at 12 children, and each session lasts 60 minutes. Photos are under the copyright of the Museum of Fine Arts – Hungarian National Gallery.
February 24, 2026, 4:00–5:00 PM. How did painters work? What can a painting or sculpture reveal? Kids discover techniques and stories through gallery games, then head to the workshop to create. Wandering the halls promises fresh surprises at every turn—let’s play and uncover the museum’s treasures together! Recommended for ages 4–6; max 12 kids; 60 minutes.
March 24, 2026, 4:00–5:00 PM. Spring peeks out from canvases: budding trees, fragrant flowers, lively greens, sunlit colors. Children launch a playful investigation into March hues and moods, then craft their own bright spring in the studio. Ages 4–6; max 12 kids with 1–2 companions; 60 minutes. Tickets: $2.75 per child; companions join with a $5.50 ticket. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
