5+1 groovy programmes on the Night of Museums

This year marks the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, with hundreds of venues across Hungary participating in the festivities. On 22 June, more than 400 institutions will open their doors to visitors, offering over 2,500 events.

The 22nd Night of Museums on the 22nd of June

Anyone who has seen *Night at the Museum* will recall the scenes where the night guard, played by Ben Stiller, discovers on his first day that when the sun sets, the exhibits come to life. Dinosaur skeletons roam the halls, miniature figures engage in battles, and cavemen learn to use fire extinguishers. While you probably won’t see anything quite like that at this year’s Night of Museums, there’s still plenty to get excited about, with a variety of activities to entertain both young and old.

As reported by DNH, the Night of Museums will take place on 22 June. This year’s highlighted city is Székesfehérvár, where museums and public collections are preparing a host of exciting events. Here, we’ve gathered some of the programmes taking place in Budapest to get our readers in the mood for an evening of fun.

1. From Bonfires to Online Witchcraft – Exhibition at the Budapest Gallery

The Budapest Gallery offers a unique insight into the history of witches and witchcraft in a temporary exhibition. Visitors can learn about everything from historical witch hunts to modern occultism on social media, reinterpreting the witch as a symbol of non-canonical knowledge, non-institutionalised healing practices, and as a pioneering figure of feminism who often defied social norms and supported other women.

2. Bookbinding Workshop at Eötvös Loránd University

The University Library and Archives of Eötvös Loránd University invite those with a creative flair to join a bookbinding workshop, where participants can make their own hand-covered booklets. From 3 p.m. until midnight, both children and adults are welcome to participate in this special guided event at the library.

3. Bollywood dances at the Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts

If you are fascinated by the rich and colourful culture of India, don’t miss the events organised by the Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts. We recommend two short sessions that promise to be memorable experiences for all.