Budapest’s Palace of Wonders opens its doors on Fridays with 250 interactive exhibits that turn a family outing into a full-blown discovery spree. Themed zones pack in thrills for every age and spark the kind of shared aha moments you’ll still be talking about days later. Kids from 3 up find their groove, teens get hooked, and even adults uncover hidden skills they didn’t know they had. Test yourselves, challenge each other, and be amazed at what your partner or kids excel at. Plan on 3–4 carefree hours—or go all in for the whole day.
Hands-on fun for all ages
Anything can happen here. Climb into the odd-wheeled car—will it rattle beneath you? Brave the Mirror Maze, swap faces, and shake hands with yourself using just one hand. Hop into a Moon Rover, snap selfies with the greatest scientists, and become a crowd of 100 inside the Giant Kaleidoscope. Stand at the heart of infinity in the Mirror Room, flex your logic, and find out who’s the bravest fakir in the family. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection, crank up a vortex, and try air basketball. Catch the daily shows on the Öveges Stage—four times a day. Channel your inner researcher in the Richter Gedeon Lab: coat on, goggles down, and dive into thrilling experiments. And that’s only the start—there are more wonders tucked into every corner.
Friday science show schedule
Beyond the exhibits, Friday is packed with live science shows, so time your visit to catch them all at 1036 Budapest, Matthias King Road (Mátyás király út) 24.
11:00 Bubble Show — What is a bubble and why is it round? How big can the world’s biggest bubble get? Why does a pond skater stay on the surface? Learn the physics of bubbles, see giant bubbles, discover why one might glow, and get the secret formula for the perfect bubble mix.
13:00 Spectacular Science — Peak spectacle and excitement as the presenter unleashes favorite physics experiments where the laws hit hard and fast.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show — Physics and chemistry collide in a high-energy set of the presenter’s most striking demos.
17:00 Glowing Stage — Hot moments for the tiniest scientists too: playful encounters with flames and heat. Fiery experiments you should never try at home.
2026.01.02., Budapest
