Day of Families

 

On International Day of Families, the national library will be open to the public again. With games, guided tours and exhibitions, we want to create an opportunity for everyone to spend quality time with those they share a home with. Leave your child in the indoor playground and look at portraits and daguerreotypes of the 1840s–50s!

Everyone is welcome to our Open Day on 11 May from 10 am to 5 pm.

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PROGRAMME
11 May 2024, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm

 

 

GUIDED LIBRARY TOUR IN ENGLISH
Wandering around the Buda Castle Palace Building F 

During the walk, our visitors may learn about the fascinating history of the building and discover parts of it that still preserve a small piece of the original royal palace.

Location: 5th floor, starting from the main staircase
Duration: 60 minutes

Time:  

• 10.45
• 12.30
• 2.30

 

 

 

THE FORMS OF TIME – EXHIBITION

The NSZL's new temporary exhibition opened in April and presents an innovative and family-friendly approach to time in ancient and Christian culture: in addition to calendars, chronicles, postcards and photographs, visitors can try out tangible and digital curiosities for children, too, who, among other treasures, can also get acquainted with the unique Pannonhalma Book of Hours and Ferenc Liszt's pocket calendar. (more information).

Location: floor 6, Corvina Rooms
Time: continuous (10 am – 5 pm)

 

 

 

 

THE BEGINNINGS OF HUNGARIAN PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE 1840S–50S – EXHIBITION

The exhibition, which will be open until 14 June 2024, will not only showcase the special technique photographs in the collection, but also briefly explore the era of experimentation, the way photography has evolved from the camera obscura to the mass-produced cabinet card. (more information).

Location: floor 7, research room of the Historical Photo and Interview Collection
Time: continuous (10 am – 5 pm)

 

 

 

INDOOR PLAYGROUND WITH UNIQUE JIGSAW PUZZLES

Play with giant jigsaw puzzles courtesy of Gábor Gondos and Gondosdesign. Smaller and larger, up to 180 centimetres in diameter, the aesthetic – inspired by corvina patterns, Arabic ornaments or fractal design – community games can be arranged in a variety of ways, so participants can create their own compositions. It is recommended for families with children over six years old and for playful adults.

Location: floor 7, Northern Reading Room
Time: continuous (10 am – 5 pm)

 

HOMOLUDENS INDOOR PLAYGROUND

For 25 years, our team members have been running indoor playgrounds, craft workshops and creativity sessions all over the country. In 2023, there were more than 150 days where we taught children and adults to play, and in Budapest, you can meet our team regularly in three board game clubs.

Location: floor 7, Northern Reading Room
Time: continuous (10 am – 5 pm)

 

CRAFT WORKSHOP

Location: floor 7, Northern Reading Room
Time: continuous (10 am – 5 pm)
Coordinator: Anikó Pinkert