Budapest’s Palace of Wonders throws open its doors every Thursday in 2026, turning curiosity into pure play. With 250 interactive exhibits under one roof, families can roam, test, compete, and laugh together, then leave buzzing with discoveries they’ll keep talking about for days. You’ll find it in Óbuda at 1036 Budapest, District III, Mátyás király Road (Mátyás király út) 24.
Hands-on thrills for all ages
Bring the whole crew if you’re craving a shared adventure. The Palace is a sweet spot for kids from 3 and up, a hit with tweens and teens, and full-on fun for adults too. A visit can reveal hidden skills you didn’t know you had. Challenge each other, unlock new talents, and marvel at what your kids or partner are secretly great at.
What you can try
Anything can happen at Csopa. Climb into the weird-wheeled car and feel it rumble beneath you. Walk the magnetic field with heavy steps. Conquer the mirror maze. Blend your faces into one. Let Picasso paint your portrait. Shake hands with yourself using just one hand. Slide into a lunar rover. Touch down on Mars. Snap selfies with the greatest scientists. Multiply into a hundred in the Giant Kaleidoscope. Suit up as astronauts for a photo. Stand at the center of infinity in the mirror room. Hear sounds you last sensed in the womb. Crack devilish puzzles and logic games. Find out who’s the bravest fakir. Try target throwing with plush sperm—yes, the birth exhibit is a perfect, relaxed way to talk with teens. Walk among the clouds with a flying mirror image. Crank up a vortex. Play air basketball. Let illusions sweep you away—and that’s only the start. Come play like kids again and spend 3–4 carefree hours, or even an entire day.
Live science shows every Thursday
Time your visit to catch the action in the Öveges Theater:
11:00 Bubble Show: What is a bubble, why is it round, and how big can it get? Learn bubble physics, see giant glowing bubbles, and uncover the secret recipe for the best bubble liquid.
13:00 Spectacle: A high-voltage ride through physics where the presenter unleashes their favorite experiments.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show: Physics and chemistry dialed up to the max with the presenter’s boldest demos.
17:00 Glowing Stage: Fiery moments introduce even the youngest kids to the physics of flames and heat—thrilling experiments you should never try at home.
Thursday dates in 2026
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 — all in Budapest.
