Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts delves into Ancient Egypt with a permanent exhibition divided into three major themes: Temple – Gods; Nile Valley – People; Tomb – Dead. It’s a vivid, modern setup with interactive tools, clear storytelling, and up-to-date research. Don’t miss the Egyptian Secrets Chamber, a hands-on discovery room packed with extra curiosities and context.
Get Hands-On: Kezet rá! (Shake on it!)
Since 2010, Hungary’s first Kezet rá! program has welcomed visitors eager for a tactile encounter with Egyptian culture. In the Egyptian Secrets Chamber, trained museum volunteers guide small groups as they handle millennia-old artifacts up close and hear the stories behind them.
– February 15, 2026, 10:15–13:15
– February 22, 2026, 10:15–13:15
– February 25, 2026, 13:30–16:30
Venue: 1146 Budapest, District 14 – Zugló, Dózsa György Road (Dózsa György út) 41.
Scarab Files: The Hidden Face of Ancient Egypt
On February 21, 2026, 15:00–16:00, an interactive tour reveals everyday life across ten themes: temple and household worship; hopes, fears, and how people coped; what they ate and drank; what sources reveal about education and justice; views on gender roles, love, and family; and the remedies and rituals they used to prevent or treat illness. It’s not just a reveal—it’s a live bridge between the ancient world and today.
Key Dates in Budapest
– 2026.02.15 — Budapest
– 2026.02.21 — Budapest (Scarab Files, 15:00–16:00)
– 2026.02.22 — Budapest
– 2026.02.25 — Budapest
Find it all at the Museum of Fine Arts, 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György Road (Dózsa György út) 41.
