Budapest’s Virág Judit Gallery opens its doors this November with exclusive guided tours, backstage stories, and fresh angles on contemporary and classic art. Visitors can now explore exhibitions across a generous 13,450 square feet, with curators, historians, and artists pulling back the curtain on what makes this place tick. On the bill: the enthralling sculptural world of Áron Majoros and the striking joint works of the NagyMolnár artist duo, all framed by four special tours that promise new perspectives and deeper interpretations.
Where and when
Head to 1055 Budapest, 30 Falk Miksa Street (Falk Miksa utca 30). The gallery offers multiple guided experiences, including Zsolnay-focused tours led by seasoned experts. On Wednesday, November 12 at 5:00 PM, art specialist Csaba Papp leads an in-depth walkthrough. On Saturday, November 15 at 11:00 AM, István Törő takes over, offering his take on the famed Zsolnay legacy—its techniques, motifs, and the cultural saga behind one of Hungary’s best-known porcelain dynasties.
What to expect
Think conversational tours, not lectures. The guides share anecdotes, origin stories, and hands-on context for works on view, spotlighting the intricate craft and concepts shaping modern Hungarian art. Áron Majoros’s sculptural practice comes alive with process notes and material talk, while the NagyMolnár duo’s collaborations are unpacked through the lens of shared vision and creative tension. These aren’t just walk-throughs—they’re fuel for anyone who wants to look longer, ask better questions, and walk away with more than a smartphone photo.
Who’s guiding you
The lineup features respected voices who live and breathe this scene. With figures like Csaba Papp and István Törő at the helm, the tours balance scholarship with accessibility. You’ll get hard facts—dates, provenance, technique—without drowning in jargon. Expect sharp analysis, carefully chosen details, and the kind of insight that transforms how a piece sits in your mind hours later.
The space
With 13,450 square feet of exhibition and tour space, the gallery gives art real breathing room. That matters for sculpture and installation, where spatial relationships and sightlines can make or break the experience. Visitors move through clean, considered hangings that favor discovery over overload, with enough distance to appreciate finish, scale, and shadow—especially essential for Majoros’s pieces, where each angle changes the story.
Contact
For more info or special requests, reach out to the gallery’s leadership team:
– Contact person: Dr. Judit Virág
– Contact person: Anna Kelen
Make a day of it
If you’re planning a full art day around the gallery, you’re spoiled for choice in central Budapest—from sleek hotels to historic cafés within walking distance.
– Aria Hotel Budapest: A music-themed luxury boutique property with four wings—classical, opera, jazz, and contemporary—and a year-round rooftop at the High Note SkyBar serving a knockout city view.
– Atrium Fashion City Hotel: Opened in 2024 by Nyugati Railway Station, this spot doubles down on design and convenience. You enter through a high-end fashion house to reach reception, with 36 rooms made for quick city breaks or business dashes.
– Bohem Art Hotel: A reborn industrial icon that’s now part hotel, part gallery, peppered with works by emerging Hungarian artists. Steps from Váci Street and the Danube Promenade.
– Budapest Marriott Hotel: Every room faces the Danube and Buda Castle—no kidding. On-site: sauna, steam room, hot tub, and trainers for supervised workouts.
– Charm Hotel Budapest: Right by Váci Street and Só Street, minutes from the Great Market Hall and the Gellért Baths. Modern, elegant, central.
– City Hotel Mátyás: On Március 15 Square with a handful of rooms that snag river views. A no-fuss home base for urban explorers.
– D8 Hotel: Colorful, social, and right in the center. The lobby becomes your living room after a long museum loop.
Eat and drink nearby
– Akadémia Klub: An event space and private dining rooms with a sweeping Danube panorama in the Hungarian Academy of Sciences’ historic building—suited for anything from press briefings to gala dinners.
– Á la Maison: Brunch classics and house specials built for long, lazy starts. As cozy as the name promises.
– Alma Mater: A few minutes from Parliament, this restaurant blends Hungarian staples with modern twists.
– Anna Café: Váci Street institution. Settle in with specialty coffee for work, dates, or unhurried chats.
– Apostolok Restaurant (Apostolok Étterem): Time travel to turn-of-the-century Budapest with hearty Hungarian dishes, updated with a modern kick and a lengthy wine list.
– ARZ Lebanese Restaurant: Authentic Lebanese flavors at the InterContinental Budapest, right on the Danube Promenade.
– Atrium Fashion Café & Bar: Enter through the fashion store, stay for seasonal signatures like the Orange Chocolate Latte. Pet-friendly, too.
– Boutique chocolaterie-café: Handmade bonbons and chocolates, plus hot and iced drinks in a snug nook worth the detour.
– Baalbek: Sunlit Mediterranean atmosphere where classic Lebanese flavors meet riverfront views and warm, attentive hospitality.
– Babel: Michelin-starred in 2019 and 2022, with a seasonal menu shaped by top-tier ingredients and the culinary legacy of the former Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, refined and elevated. Cooked à la minute, with precise temperatures and intentionality in every plate. Private dining on request—on-site or off.
Heads up
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Best to confirm your slot before you go.
Stay in touch
For the latest on tours, exhibitions, and bookings:
– Contact person: Dr. Judit Virág
– Contact person: Anna Kelen
