Young children and museums don’t necessarily mix, but maybe you just haven’t been to the right ones! Berlin has some fantastic modern museums that are great for kids, offering hands-on experiments, exciting workshops and guided tours, all aimed at piquing your children’s interest and keeping them entertained.

With a complex history, wealth of museums and cool urban vibe, Berlin may not immediately strike you as a family destination. But think again – this city is full of green spaces, parks and playgrounds which kids will love, as well as the largest zoo in Europe! So why not rent a bicycle or take a river cruise to explore?

So without further ado, let’s look the best things to do with kids in Berlin:


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1. Science Centre Spectrum

Why is the sky blue? Can you see heat? How does a plane stay up in the sky? These are just some of the hundreds of questions answered at Science Centre Spectrum! After a multi million refurbishment in 2013, this science museum consequently receives rave reviews for its family appeal.

Hands-on experiment and interactive activities will help you get to grips with the world of science and technology, and each one appeals to your five senses, for a full-body, sensory experience.

Address: Möckernstraße 26, 10963 Berlin

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Opening Times: Tuesday to Friday: 09.00 am – 5.30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Monday: closed
Public holidays: check website for information

2. Computer Games Museum

Are you always grappling with the kids over screen time? Let them have their way for once whilst educating them, at this unique museum! Winner of Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence, this museum is dedicated to computer games – sure to be a hit with any young XBox fans!

It covers six decades of gaming history, from nostalgic Pacman to the ultra-modern virtual reality video games of today. There are also plenty of opportunities for interactive fun along the way, making this a great choice for all ages.

Address: Karl-Marx-Allee 93a , 10243 Berlin

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Opening Times: 10:00am – 8:00 pm every day, including public holidays

3. Natural History Museum

Discover millions of years’ worth of zoological exhibits as you chart our planet’s evolution at Berlin’s much-loved Natural History Museum. Dinosaur lovers can admire the world’s largest dinosaur skeleton (a 13.27 metre tall Brachiosaurus) as well as a gigantic, 66 million year Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Overall, your young astronauts will be fascinated by the cosmos and solar system displays, and all of us can learn how to better look after our planet for the generations to come.

Check out the museum’s family-focused events, from torchlight tours to art workshops for instance.

Address: Invalidenstraße 43, 10115 Berlin

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Opening Times: Tuesday – Friday: 09:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday / Sunday / public holidays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Monday: closed

4. Labyrinth Children’s Museum

“Learning by doing“ is the motto of this interactive museum, a renowned city hotspot for children’s education. It encourages children, aged 3 – 11 years, to explore big ideas through imaginative play and activities.

The Wall of Senses and The Maze are particularly popular attractions too. This museum is only open to the public at weekends as it is reserved for school groups during the week.

Address: Fabrik Osloer Straße 12, 13359, Berlin

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Opening Times: Friday 1:00pm – 6:00 pm

Sat and Sun 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Public Holiday opening times may vary, check the website for more info

5. Legoland Discovery Centre

Finally, if you really can’t drag the kids to a museum, Legoland is one of the city’s best Indoor activities for a rainy day. The huge building encompasses rides, build and play zones, a 4D cinema, a miniature city and a dragon castle!

More than 5 million LEGO® bricks await your children’s creativity. This is why it is a much better place to build than their bedroom floor!

Address: Potsdamer Straße 4, 10785 Berlin

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Opening Times: Monday- Sunday 10:00am – 7:00pm (last admission 5:00pm)

Public Holiday opening times however may vary, check their website for more info.

 

11. The Sounding Museum

If you want to introduce different instruments to your children and have fun with them, you can’t go wrong by visiting the Sounding Museum in Berlin. The Klingende Museum exhibits lots of instruments with different workshops on explaining how they build them. 

Your little one(s) as young as 3 years old can participate in percussions workshops too. Please bear in mind that you need to register on their website to enrol your kids in a desired workshop or any other events like concert. 

12. MACHmit! Museum for Children

This museum is very original and features many attractions designed for children such as maze, climbing wall and workshops. This very much hands on activity in Berlin will delight children and parents especially on a rainy day in Berlin. 

As expected, a lot of information will be written in German, but kids will still have lots of fun whilst you can drink your favourite hot drink at the café. Indoor playgrounds are perfect if you have toddlers in Berlin too.

13. Berlin City Tour by Boat

This boat will take you on a 1-hour journey through Berlin across all seasons, rain or shine. The boat is indeed glass covered and can be heated during the Winter months. Exploring Berlin on a boat is a total different experience from the traditional hop on hop off bus. Kids will love visiting the city of Berlin this way for sure.

Also strollers can be boarded so perfect if you are visiting Berlin with small children. The starting point varies so make sure to check the website or your email confirmation if you have made a booking.

 
A relaxed Berlin tour boat for families
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14. Illuseum Museum

As the name suggests, this Berlin museum is all about illusions with different exhibits such as holograms, optical illusions and rooms turned upside downs for funny pictures. This private museum is great to young kids as they will be surprised by what they see and would probably ask you some explanation.

You definitely want to bring your camera or your smart phone so you can take crazy pictures of you and your children in different situations such as your head on a plate. A great little immersive experience in Berlin for sure.

Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 9, 10178 Berlin, Germany

 
a museum about illusions in Berlin for kids
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15. Madame Tussauds Berlin

Madame Tussauds needs no introduction, especially if you’ve already visiting the mother ship in London. However, don’t be fooled, the experience of the Berlin museum will be different with a focus on German culture as well.
 
You will see over 100 realistic wax statues that seem so real that you want to take a picture of every single of them. And if you are Star Wars fan, you’ll get to meet Yoda, C-3PO and R2-D2. Overall, Madame Tussauds Berlin is a fun museum for every one where you will meet your favourite singer or actor/actress. Make sure to pre-book your visit below!
 
 
 
A wax museum in Berlin for families
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15 Things to Do in Berlin with Kids

  • Science Centre Spectrum
  • Computer Games Museum
  • Natural History Museum
  • Labyrinth Children’s Museum
  • Legoland Discovery Centre
  • Zoo Berlin
  • Aquadom & Sealife
  • Tempelhofer Feld
  • Tierpark
  • Kinderbauernhof Pinke
  • The Sounding Museum
  • MACHmit! Museum for Children
  • City Tour by Boat
  • Illuseum Museum
  • Madame Tussauds Berlin

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