Budapest’s Palace of Wonders opens its doors every Friday in 2026 with 250 hands-on exhibits ready for all-ages fun. Families can roam through themed zones, test hidden skills, and leave buzzing with shared discoveries they’ll still be talking about days later. Find it in Óbuda at 1036 Budapest, District III, Mátyás Király Road (Mátyás király út) 24.
Play, Compete, Discover
If you’re craving a family adventure that sticks, this is it. Kids from age 3 will find plenty to love, and it’s a hit with tweens and teens too. A visit can reveal talents you didn’t know you had: put yourselves to the test, spark a little friendly rivalry, and be amazed at what your children or partner can do. Plan for 3–4 carefree hours, or settle in for a full day.
Hands-On Wonders You Can Try
Everything feels possible here. Climb into a car with unusual wheels and feel it rumble beneath you. Lose yourself in the Mirror Maze, then mix up your faces at the morphing station. Shake your own hand with just one hand. Take a seat in a Moon Rover. Snap a selfie with the greatest scientists. Become a crowd of 100 inside the Giant Kaleidoscope. Stand at the center of infinity in the Mirror Room. Flex your logic with brain-teasing challenges. See who’s the bravest fakir. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection. Spin up a vortex. Play air basketball. Catch four daily shows on the Öveges Stage. Suit up in a lab coat and goggles at the Richter Gedeon Lab and dive into thrilling experiments. And that’s only the start—many more marvels await.
Friday Science Show Schedule
Alongside the exhibits, Fridays pack in spectacular science shows—time your visit to catch them all.
11:00 Bubble Show
What is a bubble and why is it round? How big can one get? Why can a water strider stay on the surface? Learn the physics of bubbles, watch giant bubbles form, see how a bubble can glow, and discover the secret recipe for the perfect bubble mix.
13:00 Spectacular Science
Maximum spectacle, maximum suspense. Step into a world ruled by the raw laws of physics as the presenter rolls out favorite high-impact experiments.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show
Double down on wow as physics and chemistry collide in a lineup of the presenter’s most dramatic demonstrations.
17:00 Glowing Stage
Hot moments on stage, with a playful intro—perfect even for the littlest visitors—to the physics of flames and heat. Fiery experiments you should never try at home.
2026.04.24., Budapest
