In connection with the Day of Hungarian Culture, you are very welcome to an Open Day at the National Library on Saturday, 24 January 2026, between 10:00–17:00.
Day of Hungarian Culture 2026 – Open Day at the National Széchényi Library
In connection with the Day of Hungarian Culture, you are very welcome to an Open Day at the National Library.
Time and date: Saturday, 24 January 2026, 10:00–17:00
Venue: National Széchényi Library, Buda Castle, Building F
(1014 Budapest, Szent György Square 4–5–6)
During our guided tours, visitors can learn interesting facts about our unique collections and the palace building. Children and families can enjoy arts and crafts activities, as well as special giant jigsaw puzzles provided by Gondosdesign.
Admission to the library is free of charge on the day of the event.
The programme is subject to change.
PROGRAMME
5th floor (main entrance)
LIBRARY BUILDING TOUR – Walking 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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Guided tour meeting point: 5th floor, main staircase
Time:
- 10.30
- 13.00
- 15.00
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BADGE AND FRIDGE MAGNET MAKING
Create your own badge or fridge magnet using a fragment from the manuscript of the Hymn (Himnusz) or the National Song (Nemzeti Dal). Participants also have the opportunity to design and make their own patterns.
Venue: 5th floor, South corridor
Time: continuous programme between 10:00–17:00
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6th floor
INDOOR PLAYGROUND FEATURING UNIQUE JIGSAW PUZZLES
Giant, beautifully designed jigsaw puzzles will be available to play with, courtesy of Gábor Gondos and Gondosdesign. Inspired by Corvina patterns, Arabesque designs, and fractals, these board games (some as large as 180 cm in diameter) offer multiple solutions and participants can also create their own design. Recommended for families with children aged 6+, and for fun-loving adults.
Venue: 6th floor
Time: continuous programme between 10:00–17:00
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Getting to the library
The National Széchényi Library is located in the 1st district of the capital, in building F of the Buda Castle. The main entrance is from the Lion’s Courtyard, located between the National Gallery and the National Széchényi Library.
The main entrance can be accessed via four routes:
- on foot from Dísz Square,
- on foot from Dózsa György Square, then using the elevators on Palota Street,
- on foot from Várkert Bazár, then using the elevator,
- on foot from Clark Ádám Square, or by funicular, then on foot.