Discover free guided tours and insider stories at Virág Judit Gallery in Budapest, featuring Áron Majoros, Nagy Molnár, and an 80th Winter Auction preview before Budapest Congress Center sale.
when: 2025.12.04., Thursday
where: 1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa u. 30.
Guided tours, backstage secrets, and juicy stories bring the Virág Judit Gallery (Virág Judit Galéria) to life across 13,455 square feet. Explore the striking works of sculptor Áron Majoros and the artist duo Nagy Molnár through one-off guided tours led by top experts and artists, offering fresh angles and deeper insights.
The exhibition runs from November 26 to December 7 at the Virág Judit Gallery (Budapest, Falk Miksa Street [Falk Miksa utca] 30) and is free during opening hours. Two guided tours are scheduled: Thursday, December 4 at 4 p.m. (led by Anna Kelen) and Sunday, December 7 at 4 p.m. (also led by Anna Kelen).
80th Winter Auction
On December 8 at 6 p.m., the gallery will host its 80th Winter Auction at the Budapest Congress Center, presenting more than 200 lots, including works by icons of Hungarian painting alongside a piece by Péter Weiler. All auction items will be on view at the gallery from November 26 to December 7.
Contacts and Notes
Contacts: Dr. Judit Virág and Anna Kelen. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Free entry to the gallery during opening hours means an easy, low-pressure add-on to a Budapest itinerary
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Family-friendly vibe: short, expert-led tours with cool “backstage” stories keep teens and culturally curious kids engaged
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Subject is approachable contemporary and modern Hungarian art (Áron Majoros, Nagy Molnár, Péter Weiler), with guided tours giving context even if you’re not an art buff
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Location on Falk Miksa Street is central and well-known in Budapest’s art/antique district, easy to combine with the Parliament area and the Danube
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No Hungarian required: tours are guided by experts who often accommodate English speakers, and staff at major Budapest galleries typically speak English
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Easy access: quick tram/metro connections or inexpensive taxis; driving is possible but parking can be tight—rideshare works well
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The 80th Winter Auction adds a unique, only-in-Budapest angle you won’t find at most free gallery shows, comparable in energy to small sales at Sotheby’s/Christie’s satellites
- International name recognition of the artists and the Virág Judit Gallery is modest, so it may feel niche compared to blockbuster museums
Cons
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Very limited schedule for the free guided tours (two dates at 4 p.m.) makes timing tricky for short stays
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English-language tour availability isn’t explicitly guaranteed; you might need to confirm or go self-guided
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Compared to major European capitals’ headline exhibitions, this is smaller scale and may not fill a whole afternoon on its own
