The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest (1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41.) rolls out a full calendar of guided tours and special programs from early December through the New Year, mixing blockbuster themes with intimate, offbeat experiences. Call for details and booking. Dates and programs may change.
December weekends: Blake and ancient China up close
December 5–7 launches multiple strands. “Az ókori Kína világa közelről” (The World of Ancient China Up Close) runs Dec 5–7, returns Dec 9, 11–14, 16, 18–21, 27–28, and Dec 30, giving visitors frequent chances to dive into artifacts and stories spanning dynasties. Alongside it, “Menny és pokol házassága közelről” (The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Up Close) unfolds Dec 6–7, 13–14, 20–21, and 27–28, connecting William Blake’s visionary world to the museum’s collections.
Special Blake tours and fresh perspectives
A standout “Rendhagyó tárlatvezetés a William Blake kiállításban” (Unconventional Guided Tour of the William Blake Exhibition) lands Dec 10 and a triple feature on Dec 12, with another on Jan 7, 2026. Blake-themed extras include “Horváth Márk: A Blake enigma” on Dec 12 and “Blake the Silence” on Jan 10, 2026, promising deep dives and sensory twists.
Talks, readings, and hands-on sessions
The program broadens on Dec 9 with “Mama, nézd! – A születés csodája” (Mom, Look! – The Miracle of Birth). Dec 12 gets busy: “Textúra Poket – kötetbemutató” (Texture Poket – Book Launch), “A Masterful Selection of Masterpieces,” plus MerülésMűhely (Immersion Workshop). Dec 13 adds “Szombati Szemezgető – Ünnepek nyomában” (Saturday Sampler – Tracing the Holidays). On Dec 14, “Korszakok a múzeumban: Istenné vált múmiák” (Eras in the Museum: Mummies Who Became Gods) reframes the afterlife. Dec 17 brings “Szellemi fitnesz – A betlehemi csillag fénye alatt” (Mental Fitness – Under the Star of Bethlehem). Dec 18 hosts “Szia Szépmű! – Karácsony a múzeumban” (Hi, Szépmű! – Christmas at the Museum).
Wellness, walks, and holiday hours
“Jóga Jordán Adéllal” (Yoga with Adél Jordán) flows on Dec 20, paired with “Szieszta – séta és alkotás a múzeumban | Mi kerül az asztalra? Évezredes ételek” (Siesta – Walk and Create at the Museum | What’s on the Table? Millennia-Old Foods). A second Siesta, “Titkos kódok” (Secret Codes), arrives Jan 24, 2026, and “Szerelmi történetek” (Love Stories) on Feb 14, 2026. Holiday opening hours run Dec 23–Jan 2 under “Év végi ünnepi időszak a múzeumban” (Year-End Festive Period at the Museum). “A Masterful Selection of Masterpieces” returns Dec 19.
Plan ahead
Core series run all month, with frequent dates for Ancient China and Blake-inspired tours. Programming continues year-round through January–December 2025. Booking by phone is recommended. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
