William Blake, the quintessential Romantic icon, embodied the lone, unrecognized genius. A London-based engraver, he worked late into the night to invent new printing and painting techniques, convinced he was a prophet bridging the spiritual and the tangible through art and poetry. His work drew on radical politics, fervent faith, and personal struggle.
Guided tours: Heaven and Hell up close
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike universe of William Blake and English Romantic painting at the Museum of Fine Arts (Szépművészeti Múzeum) in Budapest. The new show leads visitors through visions and mythical beings, weaving visual art with literature from the era.
Join a guided tour to explore the world of English Romanticism! Tour fee: about $4.20 per person, plus a valid exhibition ticket. Maximum group size: 18. Duration: 60 minutes. Dates: 2025.12.06–07, 12.13–14, 12.20–21, 12.27–28. Please arrive at the museum at least 20 minutes before your tour begins.
Tours use tour-guide devices; collect receivers and headphones in the Marble Hall. Headphones are disinfected after each use. If you’d like to use your own earphones, tell the staff.
Unconventional tour: personal takes on Blake
On December 10, 2025, 16:15–17:15, invited experts—writers, visual artists, and aestheticians—share personal connections to Blake’s world. Expect fresh perspectives and stories that revive the dreamscapes of British Romanticism, along with how Blake resonates today.
Upcoming voices:
– December 10: Csilla Regős, exhibition curator
– December 19: Z. Márió Nemes, aesthetician
– January 7, 2026: Anita Moskát, writer
Tickets and practicals
Full-price ticket for the special program: about $21.90. Discounted ticket: about $12.60 for visitors entitled to at least 50% off standard exhibition entry. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early at the Museum of Fine Arts (Szépművészeti Múzeum), Budapest.
