Budapest’s Palace of Wonders (Csodák Palotája) is wide open on Fridays with 250 interactive games, themed zones for every age, and hands-on challenges that turn a family outing into a shared discovery you’ll be chatting about for days. Little kids, teens, grandparents—everyone gets a thrill, and you might even uncover skills you didn’t know you had. Bring the crew, test yourselves, compete a little, and be amazed at what your partner or kids can do.
Where and when
Friday, 2026.02.06., 1036 Budapest, Mátyás király út 24. Plan for 3–4 carefree hours—or settle in for the whole day.
Play starts at age 3
Every corner invites you to push, pull, twist, climb, and think. The exhibits are designed to be fun from around age 3, but they scale up beautifully for tweens and teens. A visit to “Csopa” can reveal hidden talents—logic, coordination, teamwork—through pure play.
Highlights you can’t miss
– Board the weird-wheeled car and feel the rattle underfoot.
– Conquer the Mirror Maze.
– Mash up faces and greet your own handshake with one hand.
– Climb into a Moon Rover.
– Snap selfies with the greatest scientists.
– Multiply yourself 100 times in the Giant Kaleidoscope.
– Stand at the center of infinity in the Mirror Room.
– Flex your logic on brain-bending puzzles.
– Find the bravest fakir in your group.
– Walk on clouds with the Flying Reflection.
– Crank a vortex and try air basketball.
– Catch four daily shows on the Öveges Stage.
– Spin into the Richter Gedeon Lab: lab coat, safety glasses, and real experiments.
And there’s plenty more to discover.
Friday science show schedule
Time your visit to catch the live demos alongside the exhibits.
11:00 Bubble Show: What is a bubble, why is it round, and how big can it get? Learn the physics of bubbles, see giant glowing bubbles, and pick up the secret to a great bubble mix.
13:00 Spectacular Science: High drama and booming physics as the presenter rolls out favorite experiments.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show: Physics meets chemistry in the most eye-popping demos of the day.
17:00 Glowing Stage: A fiery, kid-friendly intro to flames and heat. Hot experiments—never try them at home!
