Discover Renaissance and Baroque treasures at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on 60-minute English-language tours held every Friday at 1 pm. The program, A Masterful Selection of Masterpieces, explores the myths and legends that inspired the old masters, how they worked, and why their art still resonates today. Dates: December 5, 12, and 19, 2025, from 13:00 to 14:00. Location: 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György Road (Dózsa György út) 41. Tickets are available online and on-site; price: USD 5.50 per person (converted from HUF 2,000). Maximum group size: 15.
What to Expect
Expect a brisk, focused hour featuring highlight paintings and sculptures from the Renaissance and Baroque. Guides unpack storytelling, symbolism, technique, and the enduring pull of these works, making it an easy entry point if you’re new to the collection—and a sharp refresher if you’re not. Photography note: images of the Museum of Fine Arts – Hungarian National Gallery are under copyright protection.
How to Join
– Fridays: December 5, 12, and 19, 2025, 13:00–14:00
– Tickets: buy online or at the museum
– Capacity: 15 people
– Duration: 60 minutes
– Phone contact available for inquiries
More in December
The museum’s broader calendar is packed: unconventional guided tours in the William Blake exhibition (various dates), The World of Ancient China Up Close (Az ókori Kína világa közelről) runs on multiple days throughout December, and The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Up Close (Menny és pokol házassága közelről) appears on several weekends. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Café and Eats
There’s a café and a self-service restaurant inside the Museum of Fine Arts, accessible with an admission ticket. Expect modern gastronomy rooted in tradition, high-quality Hungarian ingredients prepared with contemporary techniques, attentive service—and yes, a smile.
