Budapest’s Palace of Wonders opens its doors on Mondays in 2026, packing in 250 hands-on exhibits that keep families buzzing long after they leave. Eight themed zones brim with challenges for every age, turning a simple outing into a shared discovery that sparks friendly rivalry, laughter, and plenty of “How did we do that?” moments. Games are fun from age 3 up, and teens won’t be bored for a second. Hidden skills surface, logic gets stretched, and everyone goes home with a new party trick or two.
Where to Go
Find it in Óbuda at 1036 Budapest, 3rd District, Mátyás király Road (Mátyás király út) 24. Information and phone contacts are available; you can also look up details on opening times, accommodations, and nearby food and drink.
Jump Into the Action
Talk back to the strange-wheeled car and see if your ride gets bumpy. Brave the Mirror Maze. Swap faces. Shake hands with yourself using just one hand. Climb into a Moon Rover. Snap selfies with the greatest scientists. Become a crowd of 100 in the Giant Kaleidoscope. Stand at the center of infinity in the Mirror Room. Test your logic. Find out who’s the toughest fakir in your crew. Walk the clouds with the Flying Reflection. Crank up a vortex. Try air basketball. Then catch the daily shows on the Öveges Stage—there are four every day.
Lab Coats On
Run experiments in the Richter Gedeon Lab: lab coat and safety goggles on, then dive into fizzing, popping, mind-bending chemistry and physics. And that’s just the start—there are many more wonders tucked into every corner. Come play like a kid again, and plan for 3–4 carefree hours—or settle in for the whole day.
Monday Showtimes on the Öveges Stage
11:00 Bubble Show
What is a bubble, why is it round, and how big can it get? Learn why a water strider stays afloat, watch giant bubbles come to life, discover how a bubble can glow, and uncover the secret recipe for truly great bubble liquid.
13:00 Spectacular Science
Maximum thrills and eye-popping demos from the wild side of physics—an emcee’s favorite experiments that push boundaries and wow the crowd.
15:00 Richter Gedeon Science Show
Physics meets chemistry in a ramped-up set of the presenter’s most explosive, dramatic experiments.
17:00 Glowing Stage
A warm introduction to flames and heat for even the littlest visitors—fiery demos you should never try at home.
2026.06.08.
Budapest
