Budapest’s Palace of Wonders (Csodák Palotája) swings its doors open on Mondays in 2026, inviting families to roam through 250 interactive games across eight themed zones. Everyone—from preschoolers to teens and grown-ups—can dive into challenges that spark curiosity, teamwork, and plenty of “whoa” moments you’ll still be talking about days later. You’ll find it in the 3rd District, Óbuda, at 24 Mátyás Király Road (Mátyás király út 24), 1036 Budapest.
Play Big, Laugh Hard
This is the place to rediscover hidden talents and surprise yourselves. Try something new, race each other, cheer when your kid nails a tricky puzzle—or when your partner does. Activities start from age 3, but it’s a blast with tweens and teens too. Plan to spend 3–4 carefree hours or even a full day.
Hands-On Wonders
Anything can happen here. Speed up in the wind tunnel. Climb into the odd-wheeled car—does it bump or glide? Wander the Mirror Maze. Blend your faces into one. Shake hands with yourself using only one hand. Buckle into a Moon Rover. Snap selfies with the greatest scientists. Multiply into a crowd of 100 inside the Giant Kaleidoscope. Stand at infinity in the Mirror Room. Flex your logic. See who’s the bravest fakir. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection. Crank a vortex. Shoot some air hoops. Catch daily stage shows on the Öveges Stage four times a day. Suit up with lab coat and goggles at the Richter Gedeon Lab and run thrilling experiments. And yes—there’s still more to discover.
Monday Science Shows
Time your visit to catch the live science shows—it’s worth it.
11:00 Bubble Show — What is a bubble, why is it round, and how huge can one get? Learn why a water strider can stand on the surface, see giant bubbles, and discover how a bubble can glow. The secret recipe for top-tier bubble liquid is revealed.
13:00 Spectacular Science — Maximum visuals, maximum thrills. Enter a world ruled by the most ruthless laws of physics as the presenter rolls out favorite experiments.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show — Physics and chemistry take the stage with the boldest, flashiest demos the presenter loves best.
17:00 Glowing Stage — A fiery intro to flames and heat for even the youngest. Dazzling, do-not-try-this-at-home experiments.
Event date: 2026.04.27, Budapest. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
