Who said Milan is all skyscrapers and offices? Anyone with kids knows that finding things to do in Milan with kids over the weekend can turn into a real headache. But the good news is that beneath the surface of the Milanese city lurks a world full of stimulating activities, colorful workshops and parks that seem designed by a superhero parent.
Do you have young children and are looking for an idea to spend a Sunday without getting glued to the TV? Or are you a visiting parent with kids in tow? Here’s a list of 22 children’s activities in Milan that will make the whole family smile.
MUBA – the museum for children
MUBA is an interactive museum dedicated to children from 2 to 11 years old, where play becomes a tool for discovery, creativity and growth. Between play-exhibitions, workshops and sensory paths, each visit is an adventure made of colors, shapes and materials to explore with all the senses. Admissions are at fixed times and limited number: each visit is unique, just like each child.
For times and tickets, it is recommended to consult the website
Where: Via Enrico Besana, 12, 20122 Milan, Italy
Neon Brush Kids
Neon Brush Kids is the ideal activity to unleash your kids’ creativity on a canvas, without having to think about cleaning. A painting workshop where colors glow in the dark, where little artists, accompanied by their parents, can have fun experimenting with art, creating their own masterpiece that they can then take home to have a colorful memento of a sparkling experience.
This colorful fluorescent painting workshop is a great activity to spend some family time with laughter and color. Tickets are available at Fever.
Where: Fever Hub, 12 Cerano Street, Milan 20144
Space Dreamers
An immersive space that leaves you breathless: Space Dreamers is an exhibition that captivates children and adults alike with lights, constellations and galactic atmospheres. The sensory experience engages children in interactive installations that stimulate the imagination and make them “fly” through space. New attractions introduced in 2024 make it even more engaging. A great answer to the question, “What to do in Milan with children today?”
Where: Piazza Cesare Beccaria, Milan, 20122
Milan House Museum
Perfect for little fans and supporters, the Casa Milan Museum is a fun and surprising stop. Children can explore the history of the club, admire cups and trophies, and take a gourmet break at the in-house restaurant. The museum is cozy, modern and interactive, suitable for even the youngest children. One of the fun things to do in Milan, even with grandparents in tow!
Where: Via Aldo Rossi, 8, 20149 Milan
BAM – Library of Trees
It’s not just a park: BAM is an open-air laboratory for curious children. Every Tuesday there are horticulture workshops, while on weekends you can participate in botanical trails among aquatic plants, dragonflies and fragrant vegetable gardens. The play area is spacious and safe, with structures designed for even the youngest children. Ideal if you’re wondering where to take the kids on Sundays for fun and relaxation.
Where: Via Gaetano de Castillia, 28, 20124 Milan
Alpacamps
Just outside Milan a half hour away is Alpacamp, a beautiful space dedicated to Alpacas and lots of other tender animals. Sara, the exquisite owner organizes walks suitable for the whole family. What better opportunity to get closer to Nature and these beautiful animals?
On their website you will find all the info to plan your visit with your children.
Where: Via Ferdinando Santi, 20037 Paderno Dugnano MI
Ballet of Lights
The adventures of Peter Pan or the fairy tale of Cinderella, the characters from the tales most beloved by young and old come to Milan with a glittering dance show! Between pliés and pirouettes, dancers will tell the love story of Cinderella and Prince Philip or the exploits of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. The show is made even more unique by the performers’ costumes, embellished with hundreds of colorful lights, which will make every dance step sparkle. A whole new way to experience these unforgettable fairy tales!
Tickets for Peter Pan
Tickets for Cinderella
Where: Munari Theater – Via Giovanni Bovio, 5, 20159 Milan MI
Leolandia
It’s hard not to see a smile pop up when talking about Leolandia, one of Italy’s most popular children’s theme parks. Little ones can meet their favorite characters-from Masha and Bear to Bing and the Thomas Train-and take unforgettable photos. The eight themed areas offer more than 50 attractions, an educational farm with animals and an aquarium for learning through play. There is plenty of greenery to move around freely and areas suitable for even the youngest children.
It is located in Capriate, so it is also a perfect plan for those looking for an out-of-town trip from Milan with children.
You can purchase a skip-tail ticket for a day here!Where: Via Vittorio Veneto, 52, 24042 Capriate San Gervasio BG
STEP FuturAbility District
For children ages 8 and up, the STEP FuturAbility District is an interactive center that talks about the future, digital and technology… in a simple and engaging way. The most curious will feel like protagonists of an adventure among smart installations, guided experiences and moments of discovery. A great way to introduce children to the world to come, with a language tailored to them. A great activity to do in Milan, fun and educational.
Where: P.za Adriano Olivetti, 1, 20139 Milan
Museum of Science and Technology
Among the things to do in Milan for children, MUST is a must. It is a museum that always surprises, young and old, and there are plenty of activities. From the huge life-size submarine where you can enter and feel under the sea, to the giant locomotives, to Leonardo da Vinci ‘s inventions in the majestic Leonardo Gallery, the Museum of Science and Technology is incredible and will leave any child fascinated and wanting to return. Info&Prices here.
Where: Via San Vittore, 21
The Planetarium
At the Indro Montanelli Gardens is the Planetarium Workshop. A place of culture and learning to introduce children and young people to scientific and technological culture through an informal and interactive educational approach. . Here you will find the Children’s Shows section with 2 structured paths: CLUB OF YOUNG ASTRONOMERS and CLUB OF COSMIC EXPLORERS. If you want to amaze your little ones and let them experience something magical, the Planetarium is to be included among the things to do with children in Milan. Stay updated here.
Where: Corso Venezia, 57
Museum of Natural History
Right next to the Planetarium is the Museum of Natural History, another worthwhile stop if you have little ones who are passionate about animals, dinosaurs, fossils and other wonders of our past world. Even the most mischievous and easily bored will appreciate the visit. You always discover amazing things and then think that inside is preserved, among many other things, the skeleton of a huge sperm whale and ravenous dinosaurs.
Where: 55 Corso Venezia
Spazio Miele: playroom and swimming pool
Designed for families with very young children, Spazio Miele is a colorful and welcoming place where children can swim, run, climb and play safely. The facility includes two heated swimming pools, also perfect for babies, and a playroom equipped with soft toys, slides and trails. The environment is relaxed and well-kept, ideal for those looking for activities to do even with small toddlers (0-3 years old) in Milan or simply a place to have fun even on weekends.
Where: Via Luigi Porro Lambertenghi, 12, 20159 Milan
Acquaworld
Not quite in Milan but close enough. We are in Concorezzo where the indoor water park is located among the largest in Italy. The Family Package is interesting. Perfect in every season, both summer and winter, lots of adrenaline attractions, slides, wave pools and shows to entertain mom, dad and kids in tow.
Where: Via Giorgio la Pira, 16 Concorezzo MB
Educational farms near Milan
For those who want a break in nature, educational farms near Milan are a real find. From honey workshops to visits to the stables, children can see cows, ponies and chickens up close and learn how cheese is made. Farmsteads such as Guzzafame, Bosco and Agricola di Lainate offer tailor-made experiences for families, with play spaces, organic restaurants and guided activities. Also a great idea for an out-of-town trip from Milan with children.
Toy store
A tour inside one of Milan’s magical toy stores is certainly not to be missed among the things to do with kids in Milan. Even without buying anything there are often beautiful things to see, admire, play with and interact with. Between Hamley’s(the oldest toy store in the world), Fao Schwarz or the Lego Store you are spoiled for choice. Think Hamley’s has a real horse carousel or the ability to make teddy bears on the spot. Fao Schwarz has a huge piano to play on with your feet. You don’t need to buy many times. You can still have fun with it.
The Civic Aquarium
You certainly cannot miss the Aquarium and its fish to fascinate your children. Besides being one of the oldest in Europe, it houses more than 50 animal species from different habitats inside. You can observe creatures of all kinds, from freshwater ones, to saltwater ones, species from the deepest seabed, to those that live in our seas and we are used to seeing. In short, a true dive into the colorful marine world. Find out more here.
Where: V.le Gadio, 2
The children-only playground
If the weather permits, a nice outdoor activity is also worth considering and you might consider going here, to the park reserved for children under 12. This is the Garden of Villa Belgiojoso, on Via Palestro in the Porta Venezia area. A large green space, a somewhat English garden where you can play and be sheltered from traffic and enjoy a delightful bucolic place. Only children can enter and adults must be accompanied…
Where: Via Palestro, 16
The scenic roller coaster
If you feel like taking a trip out of town, you can go to Alpyland, the scenic roller coaster above Mottarone an hour and a half from Milan. A 1,200-meter ride on top of a bobsled on rails for an incredible adrenaline experience. The great thing is that you are driving so you decide the speed without danger. Only caveat for the little ones. Ages 4 and up and at least 1 meter tall. Otherwise no limits. No need to book, you arrive and pay at the time. Info&prices here.
Where: Location Mottarone – 28838 Stresa (VB)
An afternoon at the Adventure Park
The Milan-Corvetto Adventure Park is an oasis of adrenaline and nature in the heart of the city, where young and old can brave suspension bridges, lianas and pulleys among the trees of Cassinis Park. With courses suitable for all ages and the famous 15-meter “Jump into the Void,” it offers a unique experience of safe and immersive fun, ideal for an adventurous afternoon with the family.
Where: Via Fabio Massimo, 20139 Milan MI
You Are Leo: urban tour with virtual reality
For little explorers and explorers who love history and technology, You Are Leo is a unique experience. A walking tour through the streets of downtown Milan, accompanied by a guide and virtual reality, in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci. Five immersive stops, VR viewers and exciting stories transport children and adults to Renaissance Milan.
The tour is recommended for ages 10 and up, but there are also routes designed for families with younger children.
Where: Via Lanzone, 13, 20123 Milan
Fun breakfast with mom or dad
Nothing beats a slow and cheerful breakfast on the weekend. So why not take your little ones to a family-friendly café that welcomes kids with games, books and a safe courtyard to move around freely while the grown-ups enjoy a good coffee or delicious brunch? For example, in Nolo there is Hug. An alternative is Cascina Cuccagna, a green oasis in the city center where children can play on the lawn while mom and dad relax with a freshly squeezed juice. A simple but beautiful idea on where to take the kids in Milan on a Sunday morning.