Budapest’s Palace of Wonders throws open its doors on Fridays with more than 250 interactive games, hands-on challenges, and mind-bending illusions for all ages. Families wander from one themed zone to the next, discovering new skills and laughing over surprises that keep the stories going for days. If you want a shared adventure that sticks, this is it. Games are great from age 3 up, and they still hook tweens and teens. A visit can reveal hidden talents you didn’t know you had—race each other, test your logic, and be amazed at what your kids or partner can do.
Where and When
1036 Budapest, King Matthias Road (Mátyás király út) 24. Friday, 2026-02-06.
Ride, Reflect, Remix
Hop into the weird-wheeled car and feel it rumble beneath you. Brave the Mirror Labyrinth. Mash up your faces in a mind-twisting blend. Shake hands with yourself—using just one hand. Climb into a Moon Rover. Snap a selfie with history’s greatest scientists. Multiply into a hundred versions of yourself inside the Giant Kaleidoscope. Stand in the middle of infinity in the Mirror Room. Put your logic to the test. Find out who’s the bravest “fakir” in your crew. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection. Spin up a vortex. Shoot some air hoops. And don’t miss the Öveges Stage shows—four times daily. In the Richter Gedeon Lab, suit up with a coat and safety goggles and run thrilling experiments yourself. There’s a lot more wonder waiting—come play like a kid again. Plan for 3–4 carefree hours or settle in for a whole day.
Friday Öveges Stage Schedule
11:00 Bubble Show: What exactly is a bubble? Why is it round? How big can it get? Why can a pond skater stand on water? Learn the physics of bubbles in a flashy family science show. See giant bubbles, discover why a bubble can glow, and pick up the secret recipe for the perfect bubble mix.
13:00 Spectacular Science: Maximum spectacle and thrills. Step into a world ruled by physics’ fiercest laws as the presenter rolls out favorite experiments.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show: Physics meets chemistry in a high-energy set of the presenter’s most dramatic demonstrations.
17:00 Glowing Stage: Hot moments for the smallest scientists, too—playful introductions to flames and heat. Fiery experiments you should never try at home.
2026-02-06, Budapest
