Discover Budapest’s Palace of Wonders: 250 interactive science exhibits, Friday shows, and hands-on labs for families, kids, and teens. Explore, compete, and learn through play in Óbuda’s must-visit venue.
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Budapest’s Palace of Wonders throws open its doors every Friday in 2026, inviting families to dive into 250 interactive games and brain-tickling exhibits. Wander, test, laugh, and compete together—every age group will find something unforgettable, and you’ll be swapping stories about it for days. You’ll discover hidden skills you didn’t know you had, and see just how talented your kids or partner can be. Plan for 3–4 carefree hours, or settle in for a full day of play.
1036 Budapest, District III – Óbuda, 24 King Matthias Street (Mátyás király út 24.)
Date: 2026.03.06. (Friday)
Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
Anything can happen at Csopa. Climb into the odd-wheeled car—will it bump along under you? Tackle the Mirror Labyrinth. Scramble your faces. Shake hands with yourself using just one hand. Sit in a Moon Rover. Snap selfies with history’s greatest scientists. Become a crowd of 100 in the Giant Kaleidoscope. Stand at the center of infinity in the Mirror Room. Put your logic to the test. Find out who’s the bravest fakir. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection. Crank up a vortex. Play air basketball. Be dazzled by the Öveges Stage shows, four times a day. Spin into science at the Richter Gedeon Lab: coat and safety glasses on, then run thrilling experiments. And that’s only the start—there are wonders around every corner, from age 3 through tweens and teens.
Alongside the hands-on exhibits, Fridays pack in high-energy science shows. Time your visit to catch them all on the Öveges Stage:
11:00 Bubble Show
What is a bubble, and why is it round? How big can the world’s largest bubble get? How does a water strider stay on the surface? Learn the physics of bubbles, see how to make giant ones, discover why a bubble can glow, and uncover the secret recipe for the perfect bubble mix.
13:00 Spectacular Science
Peak spectacle and excitement. Step into a world ruled by the raw laws of physics as the presenter rolls out their favorite experiments.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show
A double dose of wow: physics and chemistry team up for the presenter’s most striking and explosive demonstrations.
17:00 Glowing Stage
Hot moments on stage. A playful, kid-ready intro to flames and heat. Fiery experiments you should never try at home.
