Budapest’s Palace of Wonders opens its doors every Friday, promising a family day that will stick in your memory long after you’ve left. Wander through 250 interactive games and themed zones for every age, from curious preschoolers to thrill-seeking teens and competitive parents. It’s hands-on, minds-on, and designed to spark hidden skills you didn’t even know you had—perfect for testing each other, teaming up, and celebrating surprising talents across the family.
Where and when
Friday, 2026.01.30, Budapest, 1036, 24 Mátyás király Road (Mátyás király út 24). Plan for 3–4 carefree hours, or settle in for the whole day. Call for details and tickets using the phone and info contacts listed on the venue’s site.
What to try first
Strap into the odd-wheeled car and feel every bump. Brave the Mirror Maze. Mash up your faces with playful morphing stations. Shake hands with yourself—using just one hand. Climb into a Moon Rover. Snap a selfie with the greatest scientists. Become a crowd of 100 inside the Giant Kaleidoscope. Stand at the center of infinity in the Mirror Room. Put your logic to the test. Find out who’s the boldest fakir. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection. Crank up a whirlpool. Try air basketball. Catch four daily shows on the Öveges Stage. Dive into experiments at the Richter Gedeon Lab—lab coat and safety goggles on—then run thrilling chemistry and physics tests. And that’s just the start: many more wonders are waiting.
Friday science show schedule
11:00 Bubble Show
What exactly is a bubble? Why is it round? How big can the world’s largest bubble get? And how does a water strider stay on the surface? Learn the physics of bubbles together in a spectacular family science show. See how to make giant bubbles, discover why a bubble can glow, and uncover the secret recipe for top-tier bubble solution.
13:00 Spectacular Science
Maximum visuals and thrills. Step into a world ruled by the raw laws of physics as the presenter rolls out favorite showpiece experiments.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show
Double down on spectacle as physics and chemistry share the spotlight. The presenter unleashes the biggest, boldest demos of the day.
17:00 Glowing Stage
Hot moments for the smallest and the bravest: a playful dive into flames and heat. Fiery experiments you should never try at home.
Budapest, 2026.01.30.
