The Hungarian National Gallery is rolling out a bustling calendar of guided tours in Hungarian and English across its permanent and temporary exhibitions through early 2026. Housed at 2 Szent György Square (Szent György tér 2) in Budapest’s Castle District, the gallery is Hungary’s largest public collection dedicated to charting the birth and evolution of the country’s fine arts. Visitors can join curator-led walks, artist-focused deep dives, and special themed programs, with organizers reserving the right to change dates and details. Phone contacts are provided for info and booking; images are under the copyright of the Museum of Fine Arts – Hungarian National Gallery.
January: Tihanyi in focus, plus sculpture and fresh takes
From January 9, “Lázadó formák, merész színek – Tihanyi Lajos művészete” (Rebellious Forms, Bold Colors – The Art of Lajos Tihanyi) anchors the schedule, returning on January 11, 17, 23, 29, and 31. On January 10 and February 7, “Fényes Adolf művészete” (The Art of Adolf Fényes) offers another modernist thread. January 15 brings “TIHANYI 140. Gergely Mariann kurátor tárlatvezetése,” a curator’s tour marking Tihanyi’s 140th. The next day: “Az ember a paletta mögött | Barki Gergely tárlatvezetése” (The Person Behind the Palette | Guided Tour by Gergely Barki).
January gets playful and participatory, too: “Tipegők – Hópihe tánc” (Toddlers – Snowflake Dance) on January 13 and 27; “Színezd újra! – múzeumi műhely gyerekeknek” (Recolor! – Museum Workshop for Kids) on January 14, 21, and 28; and “Mama, nézd! – A csend beszél” (Mom, Look! – Silence Speaks) on January 15 and 29. Italian speakers can join “Visita guidata in italiano” on January 16.
On January 17, writer Rita Halász leads “Betonba hímezve” (Embroidered in Concrete), a subjective tour, returning January 31. The same day hosts “Alkoss! – Absztrakt élményfestés” (Create! – Abstract Experience Painting). January 18 highlights “Aktszobrok a századfordulóról” (Nude Sculptures from the Turn of the Century). An online guided tour of the Tihanyi exhibition arrives January 22. January 24 features an art history talk: “Kettő vagy egy sem. Duplázások és hiátusok Tihanyi Lajos életművében” (Two or None: Doublings and Gaps in Tihanyi’s Oeuvre) by Gergely Barki. On January 25, the Tihanyi tour is accessible with sign language interpretation. “Kaland a Galériában – Különös arcok” (Adventure in the Gallery – Peculiar Faces) follows on January 24.
February: routes to abstraction and building walks
February 1 offers “Nyolcak – Előre meghirdetett tárlatvezetés” (The Eight – Scheduled Guided Tour). On February 5, “Mama, nézd! – A test szépsége” (Mom, Look! – The Beauty of the Body) shifts the family focus. February 6 brings “Budapest–Berlin–Paris. Tihanyi’s Road to Abstraction | Guided by writer and art historian Rita Halász” (Budapest–Berlin–Párizs. Tihanyi Lajos útja az absztrakcióig | Halász Rita író, művészettörténész tárlatvezetése). February 7 adds “Alkoss! – Meztelen valóság” (Create! – Naked Reality). On February 8, Tihanyi returns, plus “Épületséta – Kriptától a kupoláig” (Building Walk – From the Crypt to the Dome), a behind-the-architecture tour.
Blockbuster exhibitions through winter
Running October 10, 2025 to January 11, 2026: “A csend képei. Fényes Adolf (1867–1945) emlékkiállítás” (Images of Silence: Adolf Fényes Memorial Exhibition). From November 6, 2025 to March 1, 2026: “Tót Endre: Éjszakai látogatás a múzeumban” (Endre Tót: Night Visit to the Museum). From November 21, 2025 to February 15, 2026: “TIHANYI 140. Tihanyi Lajos (1885–1938) életmű-kiállítása” (TIHANYI 140: Lajos Tihanyi Retrospective).
Schedules appear frequently across Budapest dates, and more events populate the national program calendar. Save to your bucket list, set alerts, and contact the gallery for times and tickets. Organizers may change dates and programs.
