Thursdays in 2026 are made for play at the Palace of Wonders in Óbuda, 1036 Budapest, Mátyás király út 24. With 250 hands-on exhibits to poke, prod, race through, and figure out, families can dive into themed zones that light up every age group. It’s the kind of shared discovery that fuels dinner-table stories for days, revealing hidden skills you didn’t know you had and sparking friendly family competitions that end in wide-eyed amazement.
Who It’s For
From curious three-year-olds to eye-rolling teens who secretly love a challenge, everyone finds a favorite here. A visit can turn into three to four carefree hours—or an entire day—of trying, failing, winning, and laughing together. Test logic with devilishly tricky puzzles, cheer on the boldest would-be fakir, and see who cracks the mirror maze in record time.
What You’ll Do
Climb into a car with weird wheels and feel how it rumbles. Stomp across a magnetic field. Get lost (and found) in the mirror labyrinth. Blend your faces into one and let a “Picasso” paint your portrait. Shake hands with yourself—one-handed. Buckle into a Moon Rover and touch down on Mars. Snap selfies with history’s greatest scientists. Multiply into a hundred versions of yourself in the Giant Kaleidoscope. Become astronauts for a photo, then stand in the middle of infinity in the mirror room. Listen to sounds last heard in the womb. Try logic locks and brainteasers. Toss plush sperm at targets—yes, really—because the birth exhibit gives teens an easy, playful opener for real talk. Walk on clouds with a flying mirror image. Spin a vortex. Play air basketball. Let illusions sweep you away—and keep exploring, because there’s always another wonder around the corner.
Thursday Science Shows
Time your visit to catch live, fiery, bubbly science. In the Öveges Hall:
– 11:00 Bubble Show: What is a bubble, why is it round, and how big can it get? Learn the physics, watch giant glowing bubbles, and hear the secret of top-notch bubble mix.
– 13:00 Spectacular Science: A tour of the presenter’s favorite high-impact physics experiments.
– 15:00 Gedeon Richter Science Show: Physics and chemistry turn up the drama with the most eye-popping demos.
– 17:00 Glowing Stage: Hot moments for the youngest visitors—playful introductions to flames and heat. Do not try these at home.
When To Go
Thursdays throughout 2026 in Budapest: 05/28; 06/04; 06/11; 06/18; 06/25; 07/02; 07/09; 07/16; 07/23; 07/30; 08/06; 08/13; 08/20; 08/27; 09/03; 09/10; 09/17; 09/24; 10/01; 10/08; 10/15; 10/22; 10/29; 11/05; 11/12; 11/19; 11/26; 12/03; 12/10; 12/17; 12/24; 12/31.
Make It a Day
Bring the whole crew, pack your curiosity, and see who surprises you most—you, your partner, or the kids. At the Palace of Wonders, anything can happen.
