Szellemi fitnesz returns on Wednesdays in 2025, an easygoing, themed gallery-walk-and-workshop series designed for visitors aged 60 and over. Each session dives into three to five works tied to a single topic across the Hungarian National Gallery’s permanent and temporary exhibitions, sparking conversation, memories, and fresh ideas—then participants create their own pieces in the museum’s creative studio. No advance registration needed; tickets secure a spot and also grant entry to the permanent collection. Price: about 5.50 USD per person. Maximum group size: 15. Minimum age: 60. Meet at the information desk.
The Beauty of Everyday Life
November 5, 2025, 10:30–12:30, Budapest. Through the paintings of Adolf Fényes, the unhurried grace of daily life unfolds: sunlit courtyards, quiet interiors, market bustle, peasant houses, churches, and the reassuring rhythm of the past. These works are not just lovely—they nudge open doors to stories, associations, and friendly debate. The group visits A csend képei. Fényes Adolf emlékkiállítás (The Images of Silence. Adolf Fényes Memorial Exhibition), alongside related works in the permanent galleries, then moves to the studio to translate impressions into personal creations. Ticketing is first come, first served online or on-site.
Christmas Wonder
December 10, 2025, 10:30–12:30, Budapest. An Advent edition invites guests into the hushed, festive world of paintings and altarpieces. Together, participants explore the season’s spiritual resonance and visual richness, then channel that mood into hands-on making in the workshop. Again, no registration; buy a ticket online or at the venue, first come, first served. Your ticket also covers entry to the permanent collection. Price: about 5.50 USD per person. Maximum: 15. Minimum age: 60. Meet at the information desk.
