Veszprém turns its Castle Quarter into a moonlit cultural playground on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as the Night of Museums returns with guided walks, hands-on workshops, an evening garden opening, and after-hours access to sacred spaces. From daytime to late evening, visitors can dip in and out of programs at the Queen Gisela Museum (Gizella Királyné Múzeum) and the Archdiocese of Veszprém, turning a quiet hilltop into an intimate, thrilling inner journey.
Guided walks through sacred Veszprém
Highlights include Light and Devotion, a guided walk weaving through the Archbishop’s Palace and the Gisela Chapel (Gizella-kápolna); The Road of a Thousand Years, a tour circling St. Michael’s Cathedral and its historic spaces; and In the Footsteps of the Bells, special after-hours walks that lead guests through the cathedral by night. The cathedral’s hush, the crypt’s centuries-old walls, and the city panorama from the bell tower take on a new glow under summer skies.
Biró–Giczey House after hours
The Biró–Giczey House at 31 Vár Street (Vár utca 31) will extend its opening hours for the night, and its Baroque garden will stay open into the evening. Space on guided walks is limited; full schedules and participation details will be posted in the final program. Expect the Castle Quarter to show a different face at night—spaces you think you know feel utterly transformed after dusk.
The True Path’s Secret: family mystery game
Night of Museums – The True Path’s Secret runs Saturday, June 20, 16:00–20:00 at the Biró–Giczey House, 31 Vár Street. Inside the award-winning Thistle and Lily (Bogáncs és liliom) exhibition, uncover hidden messages in the artworks and find the true path. The crucial details often hide in plain sight, but sharp-eyed codebreakers will piece it together. It’s a playful, unforgettable investigation for the whole family. Email registration required. Venue: 8200 Veszprém, 31 Vár Street, Biró–Giczey House. Thistles and Lilies – Flowers of the Magdalenes (Bogáncs és liliom – Magdolnák virágai) temporary exhibition.
Make your own bloom
Night of Museums – Flowers of the Magdalenes runs Saturday, June 20, 16:00–20:00 at the Biró–Giczey House. Thistle or lily? Dive into the symbols and craft your favorite flower. A hands-on workshop for kids and playful adults tied to the award-winning Thistles and Lilies – Flowers of the Magdalenes (Bogáncs és liliom – Magdolnák virágai) temporary show.
“Do not be afraid!” roundtable
Night of Museums – Do not be afraid! runs Saturday, June 20, 17:00–18:00 at the Biró–Giczey House. Exhibition and roundtable on the Catholic Church’s historical role on the road to freedom: how it became a beacon of hope in Central Europe under communist dictatorship. Created by the St. Adalbert Foundation with Hungarian, Czech, and Polish partners. Premiered in Prague; after Szombathely and Székesfehérvár, it now arrives in Veszprém.
Veszprém, 2026.06.20.
