On Friday, the Palace of Wonders throws open its doors in Budapest for a full-throttle, hands-on science adventure. With 250 interactive games to explore, families can dive into themed zones bursting with challenges, illusions, and wow moments that spark curiosity across generations. It’s the kind of shared discovery you’ll still be talking about days later, whether you’re three or a teenager looking for a bigger thrill. A visit can even reveal hidden skills you didn’t know you had—so bring the whole crew, compete, and cheer as kids and partners surprise you with their talents.
Try-Everything Playground
Anything can happen here. Climb into the odd-wheeled car and feel it rumble. Brave the Mirror Maze and get lost in reflections. Swap faces, shake your own hand with one hand, and hop into a Moon Rover. Snap selfies alongside the greatest scientists. Step into the Giant Kaleidoscope and multiply into a hundred. Stand at the center of infinity in the Mirror Room. Test your logic. See who’s the bravest fakir. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection. Crank up a vortex. Play air basketball. Catch four daily shows on the Öveges Stage that blend spectacle with science. Suit up in a lab coat and safety goggles at the Richter Gedeon Laboratory to run exciting experiments. And that’s only the start—so many more wonders are waiting.
Make a Day of It
Be a kid again. Spend three to four carefree hours—or go all in for a full day—roaming, tinkering, and laughing together at Csopa, 1036 Budapest, Matthias King Road (Mátyás király út) 24.
Friday Science Show Schedule
Plan your visit to catch the live shows as well as the exhibits.
11:00 Bubble Show. What is a bubble? Why is it round? How big can it get? Why can a water strider stand on the surface? Learn the physics of bubbles, watch giant bubbles form, see how one can glow, and discover the secret recipe for the perfect bubble mixture.
13:00 Spectacular Science. Maximum visuals, maximum thrills—favorite physics experiments unleashed.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show. The blockbuster mix of physics and chemistry, packed with the most dramatic demos.
17:00 Glowing Stage. Hot moments onstage: playful, kid-friendly introductions to flames and heat. Fiery experiments you should never try at home.
2026.01.02., Budapest
