Every Thursday in 2026, the Palace of Wonders in Budapest’s Óbuda district swings open its doors at King Matthias Road (Mátyás király út) 24, 1036 Budapest. Families dive into 250 interactive games across themed zones packed with thrills for all ages. Kids and adults alike explore together, uncovering shared discoveries they’ll chat about for days. From age 3 and up, everyone finds their favorite—tiny tots, tweens, teens, parents. Hidden talents emerge as you challenge each other, compete, and marvel at what your kids or partner can do.
Everything Happens at the Palace!
Hop on the weird-wheeled car—will it bump you below? Stroll through the magnetic field with heavy steps. Navigate the mirror maze. Scramble your face. Let Picasso paint you. Shake your own hand with one hand. Climb into a moon rover. Land on Mars. Snap selfies with top scientists. Multiply into 100 in the giant kaleidoscope. Become astronauts for a photo. Stand in the infinite center of our mirror room. Hear sounds from the womb. Test your logic with puzzle locks and brain teasers. See who’s the bravest fakir. Toss plush sperms at targets (perfect spot for casual chats about the teen birth exhibit). Walk on clouds with flying mirrors. Whirl a vortex. Play air hockey. Let illusions sweep you away—and tons more wonders await!
Play like a kid again! Spend 3-4 carefree hours or a full day here.
Thursday Öveges Room Experiment Schedule
Beyond games, Thursdays feature thrilling science shows—time your visit right.
11:00 Bubble Show: What’s a bubble? Why spherical? The world’s biggest? Why does a water strider stick to the surface? Our family show “Bubble Science” answers these, teaching bubble physics. See giant bubbles made, glowing ones too, plus the secret perfect bubble fluid recipe!
13:00 Spectacular Science: Maximum visuals and excitement! Dive into the harsh laws of physics with the host’s favorite demos.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show: Stunning visuals of physics and chemistry’s harsh laws—the host’s top dazzling experiments.
17:00 Glowing Stage: Sizzling moments introducing flames and heat physics—even for the tiniest kids. Fiery experiments you should never try at home!
Shows run every Thursday: March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug 6, 13, 20, 27; Sept 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31—all in Budapest.
