Budapest’s Palace of Wonders opens its doors every Friday in 2026, turning family time into a full-on science playground. Wander through 250 interactive exhibits, try, test, and tinker together, and leave with stories you’ll still be laughing about days later. Kids from age 3 up to teens have plenty to dig into, and adults aren’t just spectators—hidden skills and surprising talents surface fast when you start competing, puzzling, and exploring side by side. Plan for 3–4 carefree hours, or settle in for the whole day.
Where to find the magic
1036 Budapest, District III – Óbuda (Old Buda), 24 Mátyás király Street. The organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
Jump into the hands-on mayhem
Anything can happen here. Climb into the weird-wheeled car—will it rattle under you? Brave the Mirror Maze. Scramble your faces, shake hands with yourself using just one hand, and strap into a Moon Rover. Snap selfies with the greatest scientists, become a crowd of 100 in the Giant Kaleidoscope, and stand in the middle of infinity inside the Mirror Room. Test your logic. Find out who’s the bravest fakir. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection, crank up a whirlpool, and try air basketball. Catch four daily shows on the Öveges Stage. Spin into the Richter Gedeon Lab—coat and goggles on—and run thrilling experiments. And that’s only the start.
Friday science shows: Öveges Hall timetable
Time your visit to catch the science shows alongside the exhibits.
11:00 Bubble Show — What is a bubble, and why is it round? How big is the world’s largest? Why can a water strider stay atop the surface? Learn the physics of bubbles, see how to make giant ones, discover why a bubble can glow, and get the secret recipe for truly great bubble liquid.
13:00 Spectacular Science — Maximum spectacle, maximum suspense. Step into a world ruled by the fiercest laws of physics as the presenter unveils favorite experiments.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show — Physics and chemistry turn up the heat. The presenter rolls out the most dazzling, high-impact demonstrations.
17:00 Glowing Stage — Hot moments for even the youngest visitors. Playful first steps into the physics of flames and heat, with fiery demos you should never try at home.
Make it a family challenge
Pick your path, compete, cheer each other on, and watch everyone’s strengths light up. At the Palace of Wonders, you don’t just see science—you live it.
