Budapest’s Palace of Wonders (Csodák Palotája) opens its doors on Mondays in 2026, offering a full day of hands-on science, play, and shared discovery for families, school-age adventurers, and curious grownups alike. Across 250 interactive stations grouped into eight themed zones, everyone finds a favorite, stumbles upon hidden skills, and leaves with stories they’ll still be telling days later. Plan for 3–4 carefree hours—or stretch it into an all-day dive into curiosity and wow moments.
Where to Find the Magic
The venue is in Óbuda at 1036 Budapest, District III, 24 Mátyás King Road (Mátyás király út 24). It’s easy to reach, easy to love, and packed with clever contraptions you’ll want to try more than once.
Hands-On, Minds-On
Start by racing a weird-wheeled bicycle—will it rattle under you? Brave the Mirror Labyrinth, swap faces in a mind-bending mixer, and shake hands with yourself using only one hand. Climb into a Moon Rover, snap selfies with the greatest scientists, and multiply into a hundred reflections inside the Giant Kaleidoscope. Step into infinity in the Mirror Room, test your logic, and see who’s the bravest fakir. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection, crank up a vortex, and try air basketball. Don’t miss four daily shows on the Öveges Stage. Then suit up in a lab coat and safety goggles in the Richter Gedeon Lab to spin through thrilling experiments. And that’s just the start—there are many more wonders to discover.
For Every Age, Truly
Exhibits are engaging from age 3 and up, with plenty that hooks tweens, teens, and adults. Compete, collaborate, and be amazed at the talents your partner or kids reveal when science turns into play.
Monday Showtimes on the Öveges Stage
Time your visit to catch the science shows—they’re big on spectacle and packed with aha moments.
11:00 Bubble Show—What makes bubbles round? How big can they get? Why does a water strider stay afloat? Learn bubble physics, make giant bubbles, discover why a bubble can glow, and hear the secret of a great bubble mix.
13:00 Spectacular Science—High-voltage thrills where the brutal laws of physics take center stage, as the presenter rolls out favorite experiments.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show—Physics meets chemistry in the most dazzling demonstrations of the day.
17:00 Glowing Stage—Fire and heat for the youngest experimenters too, with fiery demos you should never try at home.
2026.04.27., Budapest
