Budapest’s Palace of Wonders (Csodák Palotája) throws open its doors on Tuesdays with 250 hands-on stations that turn a family day out into a full-on discovery quest. Across themed zones built for every age, the place invites you to test skills you didn’t know you had, spark friendly rivalries, and leave with stories you’ll be telling all week. Find it in Óbuda, 1036 Budapest, 3rd District, 24 Mátyás király Road (Mátyás király út 24).
Family fun from toddlers to teens
Bring the whole crew if you’re craving a shared adventure with zero screen time and maximum wow. The exhibits are a hit from age 3 and up, and they absolutely land with tweens and teens. A visit to “Csopa” can reveal hidden talents in kids and adults alike—logic, balance, coordination, nerve—so challenge each other, compare scores, and be amazed at what your partner or child nails on the first try.
Interactive highlights you shouldn’t miss
– Climb into the weird-wheeled car and feel every bump.
– Tackle the Mirror Labyrinth and try not to laugh too hard at the dead ends.
– Blend your faces, then shake your own hand—with one hand.
– Take a seat in a Moon Rover.
– Snap selfies with the greatest scientists.
– Become a crowd of 100 inside the Giant Kaleidoscope.
– Stand at the center of infinity in the Mirror Room.
– Put your logic to the test with brain-bending puzzles.
– See who’s the bravest fakir among you.
– Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection illusion.
– Crank up a vortex, then try air basketball.
– Catch four daily shows on the Öveges Stage that make science sizzle.
– Suit up in the Richter Gedeon Lab—coat and goggles on—for hands-on experiments.
And that’s just scratching the surface. Plan for 3–4 carefree hours, or settle in for a whole day.
Tuesday science show schedule
11:00 Bubble Show
What is a bubble? Why is it round? How big can it get? And how does a water strider skate on the surface? Learn the physics of bubbles, see giant bubbles made live, find out how a bubble can glow, and discover the secret recipe for top-tier bubble fluid.
13:00 Spectacular Science
Maximum visuals, maximum thrills. Tour a world ruled by the wild laws of physics as the presenter rolls out favorite experiments that pop, bang, and dazzle.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show
Double down on spectacle as physics and chemistry team up. The presenter showcases the boldest, most eye-popping experiments of the day.
17:00 Glowing Stage
Hot moments on stage. A playful, safe intro—even for the smallest visitors—to the physics of flames and heat. Fiery demos you should never try at home.
2026.04.28, Budapest
