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Free Culture: 'Mayday of the Museums', National Museum Budapest, 25 - 26 May

• 23 May 2024 5:26 AM

This weekend this cultural extravaganza features many free festivities including interactive exhibitions, art workshops, and thrilling performances designed for fun and learning for all ages.

Join-in to celebrate the country's largest museum showcase in honor of ICOM World Museum Day (18 May), highlighting traditions, customs, and cultural heritage.

Throughout the weekend you and the whole family can experience free fun activities, concerts, prize draws, and a festive atmosphere.

All the National Museum building and exhibitions will also be open to the public free of charge during the 'Mayday of the Museums' period.

Tip:
Ask for a map and programme booklet at the Info Point at the Museum Gardens or at the MNM Information Desk.
Visit the museums marked on the map in the Museum Garden, and answer a question.
Get 10 stamps with the right answers and you could win one of 500 gift packs each day.

Museum Garden Stage Programs
- Saturday 25 May

10:00 Opening of the gates
10:45 Opening ceremony
11:00 Museum of the Year Awards Ceremony
12:15 Children’s concert by the band Zabszalma
14:00 Children’s show by Drazsé
15:00 Concert of the Financial Police
17:00 Gentle concert
18:30 Concert by Jóvilágvan
20:30 Blahalouisiana big concert

- Sunday 26 May

10:00 Bóbita Children's Band
11:30 Ányos Elek: Suitcase Tales
14:00 Concert by the Folk Music Ensemble of the Financial Guard Band
14:45 Family Quiz Game
16:00 Tulpa Band Concert
17:30 Lilium Acoustic Concert
19:00 HAKUMBA Band Concert
20:30 Kerekes Band Concert

Address:
1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 14-16

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