Madrid with children

family visits, museums

In Madrid there are museums for all tastes and children become the main protagonists thanks to family visits, workshops and other activities tailored to their needs. An entertaining and fun way to introduce the little ones into the world of art.

Museum of Cinema

In Villarejo de Salvanés, one of the most didactic museums in Madrid: http://www.museodelcine.es/index.php/el-museo

Perez Mouse Museum

La Casita Museo del Ratón Pérez is a unique and very special place, an experience: http://www.casamuseoratonperez.es/index2.php

Fire Museum

One of the most peculiar museums in Madrid. It is a great idea to visit as a family. Entrance to the Park is free: http://www.museosenmadrid.com/museo-bomberos.html

Railroad Museum

'Educatren', didactic guides and comics, videos, games, exhibitions, music, guided visits, didactic workshops, combined visits and other activities: https://www.museodelferrocarril.org/

Air Museum

Workshop visits, family workshops, free school activities and other educational and fun activities. Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics: http://www.ejercitodelaire.mde.es/EA/museodelaire/index.html

Museo del Prado

Itineraries and family visits, programs for children and families. The art of educating: https://www.museodelprado.es/aprende/educacion/el-arte-de-educar/visitas-en-familia

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

'Educathyssen', visits for groups, programs, activities and proposals that you cannot miss: https://www.educathyssen.org/

Reina Sofia Museum

'Educate yourself'. Workshops, visits and other activities for children, school children, families and children's activities at the Reina Sofía Art Center: http://www.museoreinasofia.es/educacion/ninos

National Archaeological Museum

Participatory activities to be enjoyed for adults and children and children's activities. Workshop visits, stories with history, open workshops and autonomous visits: http://www.man.es/man/actividades/familias.html

science is fun

Museums to discover the secrets of the universe or know how stars are formed, recognize the phases of the moon or see a distant planet. Or to learn many things about math, physics and technology.

Royal Observatory

Science, history and art in visits to the Royal Observatory of Madrid: https://www.ign.es/rom/visitas/index.html

Madrid Planetarium

School visits, children's workshops, exhibitions, screenings and other activities in: http://planetmad.es/

Museum of Science and Technology

Guided tours, workshops and activities for the little ones in Alcobendas: http://www.muncyt.es/portal/site/MUNCYT/

if you like animals

Although it is incredible, thousands of animals from different terrestrial and marine ecosystems of the 5 continents live in Madrid. Big gorillas, little squirrel monkeys, reptiles, invertebrates, rays, exotic birds, Bengal tigers, penguins, dolphins, giraffes, sharks, Komodo dragons, sea lions, ... where? at the Zoo Aquarium, InsectPark in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Faunia and Atlantis Aquarium in Madrid and the Safari Madrid in Aldea del Fresno.

InsectPark

The immense and varied world of insects. The butterfly garden, invisible insects, hatchery, curious or creepy critters, free exhibitions and many more in San Lorenzo de El Escorial: http://insectpark.es/

Museum of Natural Sciences

Activities for children and family during the weekends, Easter holidays, summer and Christmas: http://www.mncn.csic.es/

Safari Madrid

How different species behave in semi-freedom. Exhibitions, leisure, recreation and gastronomy for children and adults in Aldea del Fresno: https://www.safarimadrid.com/

Faunia

6 ecosystems, animals, exhibits and interactions with manatees, pelicans and marine mammals, a polar trip, a pony ride, primate expedition or adventure tours in: https://www.faunia.es/

Zoo Aquarium

For families with children, exhibitions of exotic birds, raptors, dolphins and sea lions. Education and conservation In addition, restaurants and snacks, autotren and other services to spend the day at the Zoo: https://www.zoomadrid.com

Atlantis aquarium

More than 2.300.000 liters of water, 20 aquatic ecosystems to explore and more than 10.000 marine animals from the different ecosystems. Participative family leisure, children's workshops, activities and events that make each visit a unique and unrepeatable experience. More information in http://www.atlantisaquarium-madrid.es/

Outdoor Activities

The parks and gardens of the region on sunny days are filled with people who ride bicycles or boats, skate, play, do sports and all kinds of outdoor leisure activities. El Retiro Park, del Oeste, Madrid Río, Juan Carlos I, Casa de Campo, El Capricho, Parque Europa or Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. Or simply stroll and admire the beauty of the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Campo del Moro, the Sabatini Gardens, the Temple of Debod, those of Aranjuez and its Sotos and historical walks.

The Enchanted Forest

In San Martín de Valdeiglesias a theme park and Botanical Garden unique in Europe with more than 300 living sculptures and more than 500 plant species from around the world: https://bosqueencantado.net/

Royal Botanical Garden

Organize your visit to the Garden or group visit to the Garden. Nature and science, calm and history, activities and leisure for the general public, schoolchildren and teachers: http://www.rjb.csic.es/jardinbotanico/jardin/

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