Budapest’s Hungarian National Gallery is rolling out a lively lineup for school-age kids, from playful guided tours to hands-on workshops. Museum educators keep things fun and immersive: beyond sharing knowledge, they turn exhibitions into experiences. On request, gallery visits can be expanded with studio sessions where children learn manual techniques that explore the topic in fresh, creative ways.
Toddlers – Snowflake Dance
January 27, 2026, 16:00–17:00
Bundle up in your softest mittens and warmest snow boots: it’s a magical winter romp at the National Gallery. Discover how the forest turns white and which colors still sparkle in snowy landscapes. Sing, tell stories, and dance with the snowflakes together.
Recommended age: 2–4
Max group: 12 kids
Duration: 60 minutes
Recolor It! – Museum Workshop for Kids
January 28, 2026, 16:00–17:30
January’s session turns the Gallery into a mystery scene, calling for the sharpest young detectives. Kids track a great painter, uncovering the secrets of Lajos Tihanyi. They closely examine dozens of works, hunting for every hidden detail that matters. If they nail it, the big picture comes together and the riddle is solved. Creation is part of the chase: participants make playful “forgeries,” craft a composite sketch, and experiment with photo manipulation.
Kids attend independently, without guardians. After the program, children are escorted back to the information desk as a group at 17:30–17:40.
Meeting point: information desk
Ages: 6–12
Max group: 15
Program fee: $6.97 (2500 HUF)
The Creative Makerspace runs monthly themes with different activities each time. Sessions don’t build on each other—join any date you like.
Recolor It! – Museum Workshop for Kids
February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026, all 16:00–17:30
How did people live long ago? What stories do images tell about the past? Time-travel through paintings, genre scenes, portraits, and old photos to peek at everyday lives: the objects they used, how they dressed, what they played, and what they dreamed of. Inspired by the artworks, kids draw, paint, make comics, and spin their own stories.
Kids attend independently; group escorted back to the information desk 17:30–17:40.
Meeting point: information desk
Ages: 6–12
Max group: 15
Program fee: $6.97 (2500 HUF)
Sessions are standalone, with monthly themes and fresh programs each time. A monthly pass is available: four sessions for $23.68 (8500 HUF) instead of $27.85 (10,000 HUF).
Toddlers – Venetian Carnival
February 10, 2026, 16:00–17:00
Off to Venice, home to the most dazzling masked balls and grand parades. Kids hop on a merry-go-round, dance, and try on different roles. To finish, they craft the carnival essential: a richly decorated mask.
Recommended age: 2–4
Max group: 12 kids
Duration: 60 minutes
