
Madrid with children
Dozens of plans to enjoy as a family
Attractions and shows, outdoor activities and sports, art and museums, places with history, science and technology, parks and gardens, animals, ... Madrid offers endless possibilities to enjoy with the family
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/
attractions and other activities
Attractions and leisure parks
Attractions, theme parks and leisure: / culture / activities-air-free-sport / 12-parks-leisure
Adventure parks
Nature in its purest form. Adventure parks surrounded by nature: / culture / offer-cultural-leisure / parks-adventure-nature
Toy libraries and leisure centers
The region's toy libraries and playgrounds are ideal for family leisure. Fun and games, development and learning, novelty and imagination to have a good time: https://www.guiadelocio.com/madrid/ninos/(tipo)/ludotecas-y-centros-de-ocio
Reading is entertaining
Do you know the children's agenda of libraries? workshops, cinema, theater, storytelling and many more activities in: http://www.madrid.org/bibliotecas The 13 bibliobuses bring reading to your municipality: / culture / offer-cultural-leisure / librarybuses The 12 bibliometers also lend you books: / culture / offer-cultural-leisure / bibliometer