Budapest, Óbuda, 24 Mátyás király Street. The Palace of Wonders opens its doors every Friday in 2026 with 250 hands-on exhibits built for pure play, brain-bending discovery, and plenty of laughter. Families can roam through themed zones for every age, turn curiosity into friendly competition, and leave with stories they’ll still be telling days later. Kids from age 3 find instant favorites, tweens and teens get a proper challenge, and parents might just uncover surprising hidden skills of their own. Plan for 3–4 carefree hours—or settle in for the whole day.
Try, race, marvel
Anything can happen here. Climb into the odd-wheeled car—will it rattle beneath you? Navigate the Mirror Labyrinth. Mash up your faces. Shake hands with yourself using just one hand. Hop into a Moon Rover. Snap a selfie with the greatest scientists. Multiply into a hundred in the Giant Kaleidoscope. Stand at the center of infinity in the Mirror Room. Test your logic. See who in the family is the bravest fakir. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection. Crank up a vortex. Play air basketball. Catch daily wow-moments at the Öveges Stage—four times a day. Spin into experiments at the Richter Gedeon Lab: lab coats and goggles on, then dive into thrilling demos. And that’s only the start.
Friday science show schedule
Alongside the interactive playground, Fridays pack in live science shows worth timing your visit around.
11:00 Bubble Show
What is a bubble, why is it round, and how big can the biggest bubble get? How does a pond skater stay atop the water? Learn the physics of bubbles, watch gigantic bubbles form, see how a bubble can glow, and uncover the secret recipe for superb bubble mix in this family-friendly spectacle.
13:00 Spectacular Science
Maximum visuals, maximum suspense. Step into a world ruled by the wild laws of physics as the presenter rolls out favorite high-impact experiments.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show
Double the thrill: physics and chemistry take over with the presenter’s most eye-popping demonstrations.
17:00 Blazing Stage
Heat up the afternoon with playful, kid-ready encounters with flames and thermal physics. Fiery experiments you should never try at home, but won’t forget watching here.
Good to know
Date: Friday, 2026.05.01
Location: 1036 Budapest, District III – Óbuda (Old Buda), 24 Mátyás király Street.
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