In 2026, Budapest’s Palace of Wonders swings open every Thursday at King Matthias Road (Mátyás király út) 24, in Óbuda (1036 Budapest, 3rd District). Dive into 250 interactive games across themed zones that spark joy for every age, from 3-year-olds to teens and adults. Families bond over shared discoveries, trying wild exhibits that reveal hidden talents and create chat-worthy memories lasting days. It’s the ultimate spot for everyone – kids find favorites, parents rediscover play, and the whole crew competes in amazement.
Crazy Games Unlock Hidden Superpowers
Come to the Palace of Wonders for an unforgettable family quest where everyone uncovers secret skills they never knew they had! Games are suitable for ages 3 and up, delivering super fun for little ones, tweens, teens, and grown-ups. Test yourselves, race each other, and gawk at your kids’ or your partner’s hidden genius. Anything goes here – board the weird-wheeled car and feel the bumps below! Stomp on weighted steps over the magnetic field! Navigate the mirror labyrinth! Jumble your face! Let Picasso paint your portrait! Shake hands with yourself using just one hand! Climb into a Moon rover! Touch down on Mars! Snap selfies with history’s greatest scientists! Turn into 100 versions of yourself in the giant kaleidoscope! Pose as astronauts for photos! Stand smack in the middle of infinity in our mirror room! Listen to sounds echoing from the womb! Tackle logic puzzles and devilish locks! Spot the bravest fakir among you! Hurl plush sperm at goals (perfect for casual, playful sex education for teens at our birth exhibit)! Glide through clouds with a flying mirror image! Spin up a vortex! Play air basketball! Let mind-bending illusions sweep you away! Plus heaps more wonders to explore. Rediscover childhood – linger for 3-4 blissful hours or a full day!
Explosive Thursday Science Shows
Thursdays amp up with killer science shows alongside the games – plan your visit to catch them! At 11:00, the Bubble Show answers: What’s a bubble? Why is it round? What’s the world’s largest? Why do water striders float? Dive into bubble physics, craft massive ones, make them glow, and snag the secret recipe for perfect bubble fluid. At 13:00, Spectacular Science blasts visitors into a realm ruled by physics’ brutal laws, showcasing the host’s favorite demos. At 15:00, the Richter Gedeon Science Show cranks up physics and chemistry to the max with dazzling experiments. At 17:00, Glowing Stage delivers hot thrills – playful fire and heat physics for little tots, with experiments never to try at home!
Full 2026 Calendar
Every Thursday in Budapest: 2026.03.26.; 04.02.; 04.09.; 04.16.; 04.23.; 04.30.; 05.07.; 05.14.; 05.21.; 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. Organizers reserve the right to alter dates and programs!
