Museums and exhibitions
Budapest museums, exhibitions and interactive displays for families, organised by district with age guidance and visitor information.
Scheduled opportunities
18 results in alphabetical order
8 April – 11 October 2026
Black Mirror: The Long Shadow of the Future
Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art
Through ninety contemporary artworks, the exhibition explores technology, society, personal responsibility, and utopian and dystopian visions of the future.
24 April – 20 September 2026
IN THE END THERE WILL BE NO END
Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art
Featuring neo-avant-garde and contemporary works from Bratislava's Art Fond Collection, the exhibition explores freedom, critical thinking and artistic resistance.
29 April 2026 – 9 January 2027
KADARKUTI 100 – Richárd Kadarkuti Memorial Exhibition
Gaál Imre Gallery
An outdoor centenary memorial exhibition dedicated to painter Richárd Kadarkuti at the Gaál Imre Gallery; it can be visited during the gallery's opening hours.
12 June – 20 September 2026
From Play to Craft
Hungarian Heritage House
The final exhibition of the folk-craft courses explores the relationship between materials, knowledge and sustainability through the felt, basketry and weaving work of thirty graduates.
18 June – 13 September 2026; daily, 10:00–20:00
Brick Exhibition of LEGO® Models
Lurdy House
A large family exhibition of models built from LEGO® bricks, with an interactive play area. The organiser suggests allowing about two hours.
9 September – 7 November 2026; weekdays 10:00–18:00
Picture Stories – The Story Is Yours
Deák17 Art Gallery for Children and Young People
A children's and youth exhibition of wordless picture-book illustrations where visitors can build their own stories from image sequences and discover different interpretations.
2026 September 11. – November 15.
SzínPhonia – The Pécs School
HAB – Hungarian Art and Business
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
12 September 2026, 10:00–18:00 and 13 September, 10:00–17:00
Autumn Bonsai Exhibition
Angyalföld József Attila Cultural Centre
Sixty bonsai by twenty exhibitors fill two rooms, accompanied by a bonsai touch area, kusamono and suiseki displays, expert advice, shaping demonstrations and workshops.
17 September 2026, 16:30–17:30
Hello, Museum! – Life in the museum
Museum of Fine Arts
A playful museum visit for preschoolers, exploring paintings, sculptures and everyday museum life.
19 September 2026, 10:00–11:00
New masters on the Pest side – curator-led tour
Aquincum Museum
A curator-led exhibition tour about the Sarmatians and Aquincum’s neighbours during Heritage Day. Advance registration is required; meet at the museum ticket desk.
19 September 2026, 10:00; the exhibition is open until 3 October
Memories Embroidered into Costume
Csokonai Events Centre
A family heritage day with folk singing, an unusual guided tour, costume and folk-dance displays; works by the embroidery circle and students from Fót remain on view until early October.
19 September – 29 November 2026; Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays
MAGIC GARDEN – Step Through the Gate of Wonders!
Hungarian Museum and Library of Agriculture
An exhibition and adventure game for families lasting about an hour, guiding visitors through the Magic Garden with playful challenges.
26 September 2026, 11:00–12:00
The last shipment – curator-led exhibition tour
Aquincum Museum
Curator Orsolya Láng leads a tour of the exhibition about a late antique shipwreck and trade connections. Register by 10:00 on 25 September.
26–27 September 2026, daily 10:00–18:00
Painting Exhibition and Fair
Királyerdő Cultural Centre and Csepel Local History Collection
A free two-day painting exhibition and fair at Királyerdei Cultural Centre; the official listing gives visiting hours of 10:00–18:00 on both days.
26 September 2026, 11:00
Storytelling Gardens – Folklore and Oral Tradition
Hungarian Heritage House
A curator and storyteller lead visitors through the Tulip & Sage exhibition, using folk tales, legends and origin myths to connect garden plants with cultural memory.
Permanent exhibition; Monday 08:00–17:00, Tuesday closed, Wednesday–Friday 08:00–17:00, Saturday–Sunday 09:00–17:00
The Journey of Money
Hungarian Money Museum and Visitor Centre
Five themed areas and numerous interactive games explore how money works, its history and its everyday role.
Until 31 December 2026; Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00, last entry 16:30; closed Mondays
Lost Worlds – The Age of Dinosaurs in Hungary
Hungarian Natural History Museum
Real fossils, complete skeletons, reconstructions, digital displays and a playful excavation introduce Hungary's dinosaurs.
Permanent exhibition; closed Mondays; Tuesday–Wednesday and Friday–Sunday 10:15–17:50; Thursday 10:15–19:50
Sound Dimensions – Musical Journeys Through Space and Time
House of Music Hungary
An interactive journey through music history using headphones, sounds, objects and digital experiences.
Places to discover
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2B Gallery
Contemporary art gallery presenting thematic exhibitions and programmes connecting different artistic disciplines.
A museum of classic cars and automotive history, with changing themed displays and guided visits available by advance booking.
Contemporary gallery focusing on geometric and constructive art. Visits should follow the current exhibition schedule.
acb Gallery
A contemporary art gallery with regularly changing exhibitions of Hungarian and international art.
Ady Memorial Museum
Personal objects and period furnishings bring the poet’s life into focus in the former home of Endre Ady and Csinszka.
Explore Hungarian civil aviation history among aircraft, helicopters and airport vehicles, with access inside several planes.
Opening hours, prices, age limits and dates may change. Always check the selected venue's or activity's official website before setting off.
