2026 brings a playful lineup for school-age kids and families at the Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galéria), with hands-on art sessions and child-friendly guided tours that turn masterpieces into stories and games. Educator-led activities go beyond facts to spark curiosity, and on request the gallery tour can be extended with a studio workshop that deepens the theme through simple hands-on techniques.
Where and when
Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galéria), 1014 Budapest, District 1 – Castle District, Szent György Square (Szent György tér) 2. Programs run from February through March 2026. Organizers reserve the right to change schedules and content.
Color It Again! – Museum workshop for kids
February 25, 2026, 16:00–17:30. How did people live long ago? What do paintings tell us about the past? Time-travel through everyday scenes with paintings, genre pictures, portraits, and old photos. See what people used, wore, played with, and dreamed of. Then dive into creating: drawing, painting, making comics, and inventing your own stories inspired by the artworks.
– Age group: 6–12
– Max group size: 15
– Fee: $6.80
Kids participate independently, without companions. After the session, children are escorted as a group back to the information desk between 17:30 and 17:40. Meeting point: information desk. The Creative Studio offers a fresh theme monthly with a new program each time. Sessions don’t build on each other, so you can join on any date. Monthly pass available: 4 sessions for $23.10 (instead of $27.20).
Color It Again! – March folk-life edition
March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026, 16:00–17:30. Explore the many-sided world of folk life. What were village festivities like? What did they sing? What was on the table? How did people dress, and how did they decorate their homes? What are tulip chests? Create in the workshop inspired by folk motifs and traditions.
– Age group: 6–12
– Max group size: 15
– Fee: $6.80
Independent participation; group escort to the information desk 17:30–17:40. Meeting point: information desk. Join any session; monthly pass: 4 for $23.10 (instead of $27.20).
Toddlers – The Realm of the Spring Fairy
March 10, 2026, 16:00–17:00. The Spring Fairy arrives and colors the world. Budding trees, smiling flowers, fresh scents—nature wakes and hums new tunes. Discover spring’s magic in paintings with songs, rhymes, and play, then create in the studio.
– Recommended age: 2–4
– Max kids: 12
– Duration: 60 minutes
Dates: 2026.02.25. Budapest; 2026.03.04. Budapest; 2026.03.10. Budapest; 2026.03.11. Budapest; 2026.03.18. Budapest; 2026.03.25. Budapest.
