The Hungarian National Gallery is rolling out a packed calendar of guided tours in Hungarian and English across its permanent and temporary exhibitions, with programs running from late December 2025 through February 2026 at Szent György Square (Szent György tér) 2. The country’s largest public collection charting the rise and evolution of Hungarian fine art invites visitors to dive into bold modernism, quiet realism, and playful family workshops—plus a few insider-led walkabouts for die-hard art fans. Call for details; image copyrights belong to the Museum of Fine Arts – Hungarian National Gallery.
Main Highlights and Dates
“Lázadó formák, merész színek – Tihanyi Lajos művészete” (Rebellious Forms, Bold Colors – The Art of Lajos Tihanyi) anchors the season with multiple Budapest dates: 2025.12.27; 12.28–12.29; 12.30; 2026.01.09; 01.11; 01.17; 01.23; 01.29; and 01.31, including a sign-language interpreted tour on 2026.01.25. The blockbuster retrospective “TIHANYI 140. Tihanyi Lajos (1885–1938) életmű-kiállítása” (TIHANYI 140: Lajos Tihanyi Retrospective) runs 2025.11.21–2026.02.15, with a special curator tour by Mariann Gergely on 2026.01.15 and an online tour on 2026.01.22.
Spotlight on Fényes and The Eight
“A csend képei. Fényes Adolf (1867–1945) emlékkiállítás” (Images of Silence: Adolf Fényes Memorial Exhibition) runs 2025.10.10–2026.01.11, with “Fényes Adolf művészete” (The Art of Adolf Fényes) guided tours on 2026.01.10. The circle of avant-gardists returns on 2026.02.01 with “Nyolcak – Előre meghirdetett tárlatvezetés” (The Eight – Scheduled Guided Tour).
Talks, Architecture, and Family Labs
Dive deep with “Az ember a paletta mögött | Barki Gergely tárlatvezetése” (The Human Behind the Palette | Guided Tour by Gergely Barki) on 2026.01.16, plus Barki’s lecture “Kettő vagy egy sem. Duplázások és hiátusok Tihanyi Lajos életművében” (Double or Nothing: Doublings and Gaps in Tihanyi’s Oeuvre) on 2026.01.24. Explore the building from crypt to dome on “Épületséta – Kriptától a kupoláig” (Building Walk) on 2026.01.03. Figurative fans can catch “Aktszobrok a századfordulóról” (Nude Sculptures from the Turn of the Century) on 2026.01.18.
For Kids, Parents, and Playful Minds
“Színezd újra! – múzeumi műhely gyerekeknek” (Recolor! – Museum Workshop for Kids) returns 2026.01.07, 01.14, 01.21, 01.28. “Look at that, Mom! – Sunny Days” lands 2026.01.08, with “Mama, nézd! – A csend beszél” (Mom, Look! – The Silence Speaks) on 2026.01.15 and 01.29. Tiny dancers get “Tipegők – Hópihe tánc” (Toddlers – Snowflake Dance) on 2026.01.13 and 01.27. Create your own abstract on 2026.01.17 with “Alkoss! – Absztrakt élményfestés” (Create! – Abstract Experience Painting). “Kaland a Galériában – Különös arcok” (Adventure in the Gallery – Curious Faces) pops up on 2026.01.24. “Szellemi fitnesz – Új év, új stílus” (Mental Fitness – New Year, New Style) arrives 2026.01.21.
Organizers reserve the right to change programs and dates. Add to your bucket list, set alerts, and call for info.
