Budapest's Museum of Fine Arts and its affiliated institutions are preparing for an impressive fall and winter season featuring world-class exhibitions. Director General László Baán recently announced that the Hungarian capital will host several high-profile art exhibitions in the coming months, with highlights including the famous Chinese Terracotta Warriors and the first-ever showcase of British artist William Blake's work in Hungary.

Starting November 27, art enthusiasts in Budapest will have the opportunity to witness one of the world's most spectacular archaeological discoveries with "Guardians of Eternity: The Terracotta Warriors of the First Chinese Emperor." The exhibition, running until May of next year, will display more than 150 ancient artifacts, including ten original pieces from the legendary Terracotta Army. These life-sized clay figures were discovered in 1974 by farmers near the tomb of China's first emperor and represent one of the most significant archaeological finds in history.

Running parallel to this exhibition, the Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asian Arts will dedicate a special display to the Asian Huns, providing visitors with a comprehensive view of ancient Asian civilizations and their influence on the region.

Another major highlight is "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell," opening September 26 at the Museum of Fine Arts, which will present the visual artworks of William Blake (1757-1827), who was renowned both as an artist and poet. This groundbreaking exhibition, developed in collaboration with London's Tate Gallery, will showcase works that demonstrate Blake's influence on his contemporaries and even on Hungarian artists, marking the first time Blake's visual art has been extensively displayed in Hungary.

The Museum of Fine Arts will also feature graphics by Georg Baselitz, one of the most significant contemporary artists, from December 11 through March 15, 2026. Additionally, starting in mid-October, the museum will display 40 new contemporary works that have been recently acquired for its permanent collection.

The Hungarian National Gallery is also preparing special exhibitions for the season. Beginning October 10, the gallery will honor painter Adolf Fényes on the occasion of his 80th birthday with a comprehensive retrospective. This will be followed by another retrospective showcasing the work of Lajos Tihanyi, opening November 20.

Director General László Baán emphasized the remarkable growth of the museum's collection in recent years. Over the past five years, the institutions have acquired nearly 1,000 art objects through purchases and received an additional 1,800 pieces through donations. The total value of these acquisitions amounts to more than 4.5 billion Hungarian forints (approximately 11.4 million euros), significantly enriching Hungary's cultural heritage and providing visitors with an ever-expanding array of artistic treasures to explore.