Budapest’s Palace of Wonders throws open its doors on Fridays with 250 hands-on exhibits that turn science into pure play. Families can roam themed zones, test hidden skills, and leave with stories they’ll be telling for days. Designed for everyone from curious three-year-olds to hard-to-please teens, it’s an easy win for a multigenerational day out at 1036 Budapest, 24 Mátyás király Street (Mátyás király út 24).
Try Everything, Compete, Be Amazed
This is the place where anything can happen. Climb into the weird-wheeled car and feel it rumble beneath you. Brave the Mirror Maze. Mash up your faces into one hilarious composite. Shake hands with yourself using just one hand. Take a seat in a Moon Rover. Snap a selfie with the greatest scientists. Multiply into a hundred versions of yourself inside the Giant Kaleidoscope. Stand in the middle of infinity in the Mirror Room. Push your logic to the limit. See who in your crew is the boldest fakir. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection. Crank up a vortex. Play air basketball. Catch four daily shows on the Öveges Stage (Öveges terem). Suit up in a lab coat and safety goggles at the Richter Gedeon Lab and run irresistible experiments. And yes—there’s still more to discover.
Make It a Half Day—or All Day
Play like a kid again. Plan for three to four carefree hours, or lean in and stay the whole day. Fridays also feature a lineup of live science shows worth timing your visit around.
Friday Öveges Hall Schedule
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 water strider float? Learn the physics of bubbles in a family show that builds giant bubbles, lights them up, and shares the secret recipe for the perfect bubble mix.
13:00 Spectacular Science
Maximum drama, maximum wow. Step into a world ruled by the raw laws of physics as the presenter unleashes favorite high-impact experiments.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show
The spectacle continues with the fiercest physics and chemistry in one punchy session—think biggest bangs, brightest flashes, and the most shareable moments.
17:00 Glowing Stage
Hot moments on stage. A playful intro—suited even to the youngest—to flames and heat. Fiery experiments you should never try at home.
Plan Your Visit
Date: Friday, 2026.01.16, Budapest. For details, tickets, accommodation, and food and drink options, contact the Palace of Wonders by phone or email.
