Bucharest is a vibrant city full of surprises for both young and old! But searching for those special places in Bucharest where children and grown ups can enjoy unforgettable moments can sometimes be a real challenge (maybe because of the traffic?!).
So our team got to work and compiled a list of our favorite things you can do as a family in Bucharest. Whether you’re here for the weekend or perhaps a bit longer, there are lots of stuff to keep you entertained.
From child-friendly museums, children playgrounds, educational sites to outdoor spaces and theme parks there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy in Bucharest. No matter your kids’ ages, there are amazing kid-friendly activities to do in Romania’s capital, Bucharest. Let’s get started!
1. Children’s Town (Orășelul Copiilor)
Orășelul Copiilor, literally translated to Children’s Town, is an amusement park located in Parcul Tineretului in the southern part of Bucharest. It is one of the most popular parks for children in the city due to its large number of attractions for all ages.
Here, fun areas blend harmoniously with relaxation areas, and ticketed games are complemented by free play areas.
There’s a wide variety of entertainment options for children of all ages, from an enclosed playground, to trampolines, bumblebees, go-carts, train rides and attractions for the older, adrenaline-loving kids.
Prices are charged separately for each attraction: a ride on the fast tower (which is right at the entrance) is 15 lei, the roller coaster costs 20 lei, the boat 10 lei, the mushrooms 10 lei and 15 minutes on the inflatable slides costs 15 lei.
There are also plenty of places to get something to eat or drink. There are boiled or baked street corn stalls as well as yummy doughnuts with various toppings or even a stall with classic sugar-coated twisted doughnuts, which are to die for.
Tip: if possible go during the working week as it can get quite crowded during weekends or holidays.
Location: Parcul Tineretului
2. Miramagica Herastrău
Another great choice for entertaining both young kids and teens is Miramagica in Herastrau, one of the largest public parks in Bucharest. The main attraction is the 25-metre-high Ferris wheel, which offers superb views over the park. Miramagica also includes trampolines, bubble cars, a train for the little ones and more.
There’s plenty to do to keep you busy for a few hours. But if that’s not enough… you’re still in Herastrau, one of the city’s best public parks. This park is great for relaxing and entertaining the whole family. Besides the fun places for kids, you can try a boat ride on the park’s lake, the playground on the lake’s island or stop at one of the many restaurants for lunch or dinner.
From the park you can enter the Village Museum, one of the best outdoor museums in Europe, where you can admire some stunningly beautiful rural houses from various regions of Romania and where children can discover how our ancestors lived.
Location: Șoseaua Nordului 7-9
3. Muzeul Satului (Village Museum)
The Village Museum is a fascinating place, where you can discover beautiful, old and well preserved rural houses from every region of the country. It’s a fascinating place where you can discover a bit of Romania’s history and learn how people lived back in the days when no electricity, smartphones, TV or any other gadgets and household appliances existed.
Children can also have a fun time chasing the parks many cats (beware, not all of them are friendly, though most are) or play at the playground, strategically placed next to a restaurant, where parents can enjoy a coffee while the little ones go down the slide.
- Location: 28-30 Pavel Kiselff Street, right next to Herastrau Park, Bucharest, Romania
- 🕓Schedule: daily from 09:00-17:00;
- 💲Ticket price: 15 RON/adult; 14 RON/students & students, free for young children
- 👶🏻Suggested Age: 3+.
4. Parcul Tei
Situated on the shore of Lake Tei, Tei Park is not very large, covering an area of only 7 hectares. But this makes it an interesting option for those looking for amusement parks in Bucharest, as the attractions are concentrated in a relatively small area.
The two main alleys of the park delimit three areas, where Romanian fairy tales are brought to life, creating a wonderful fairytale world. The park houses a world of fairy-tale characters and scenes, a concept where visitors will find Ileana Cosânzeana, Prince Charming and the Green Emperor, as well as the „Seven-headed Dragon”, the „Fairies” and the „Blue Bird”.
We recommend it to spend an afternoon with the family. The little ones can play and the older ones can sit by the lake in the shade. The main attractions are the wheel and for older children the roller coaster and the house of horrors.
5. The National History Museum “Grigore Antipa”
The Antipa Museum is organised on three levels. On the first two are dioramas with all kinds of animals, fish and birds. On the top floor you can see rocks, planets, skeletons of ‘dinosaurs’, insects and an exhibition about humans and the human body. From time to time there are temporary exhibitions, such as one of live butterflies or live insects.
You can spend between 30 minutes and an hour and a half here, depending on the mood of your little ones. And at the end, the souvenir shop awaits you with souvenirs to take home.
- Location: 1 Pavel Kiseleff Street, right in Victoriei Square, Bucharest
- 🕓Schedule: winter (1 November – 31 March) 10:00-18:00; summer 10:00-20:00, closed Mondays
- 💲Ticket price: 20 RON / adult, 5 RON pupils / student, free for children who are not yet in school;
- 👶🏻 Suggested Age: 2+.
6. National Geological Museum
Across the street from the Antipa Museum, in one of Bucharest’s beautiful buildings, almost a century old, you can visit the National Geological Museum. Here, curious youngsters can learn about long-extinct worlds and take part in a variety of workshops organised in the museum.
In the museum courtyard, little ones will be truly fascinated by the life-size dinosaurs, which they can touch and even climb on.
- Location: 2 Pavel Kiseleff Street, in Victoriei Square, Bucharest;
- 🕓Schedule: daily from 10:00-18:00;
- 💲Ticket price: 10 RON/adult, 5 RON/students, free for children;
- 👶🏻Suggested Age: 3+.
7. MINA Kids, Explorarium
A small portal, in a sensory space stretching over a square kilometre, to the infinite universe of imagination and fun.
Comprising 15 interactive installations, the MINA Kids Explorarium space is designed to give children the stimulation they need to:
- To understand what financial education means, with an AI-based avatar that can answer children’s questions (the project is supported by BCR);
- To understand how to eat healthier, what to eat, what to avoid and how best to maintain their health (project supported by Kaufland);
- The Lumiroom project helps children to develop their creativity and build a solid foundation for their imagination;
- Children are encouraged to enter magical, fantastical worlds through installations such as Fluturama and the Enchanted Forest (a special sensory space).
Location: George Constantinescu 2 – 4
🕓 The MINA Kids program is Wednesday-Sunday from 11:30am-8:30pm.
8. Museum of Senses
The Museum of the Senses is located in Afi Cotroceni and is easily accessible to everyone. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to explore unique sensations with your little ones, such as the experience of an upside-down room, the prospect of looking shorter than your own child or the sensation of a bed with nails.
Even though the museum doesn’t cover a large area, every corner is full of fun and adventure. We recommend choosing to visit during the week and arriving early, as the space isn’t very generous and can get crowded pretty quickly.
- Location: 4 General Vasile Milea Avenue, in the premises of Afi Cotroceni.
- 🕓Schedule daily from 10:00-22:00;
- 💲Ticket price: 39 RON / adult, 29 RON / child, free for children under 5;
- 👶🏻Suggested Age: 3+.
9. Cotroceni On Ice
Also within the AFI Cotroceni mall is the next location we would like to recommend. Cotroceni On Ice is the largest ice rink in a mall in Romania, covering a generous area of 800 square meters. This size provides enough space to enjoy skating in a comfortable and relaxing environment.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced skater, whatever your age or preference, the AFI Palace Cotroceni Ice Rink has something for everyone. With themed events, professional courses and the possibility to organise personalised parties on the ice, it becomes a year-round destination. Did I mention you can also try ice karting?
Location: Afi Cotroceni
10. House of Experiments
At the House of Experiments, little ones can enjoy a series of exciting experiments designed to teach them about the wonderful world of science. Here, they can explore light games, optical illusions, the properties of mirrors or magnetism.
Science themed workshops are also available, where little ones have the opportunity to learn fascinating things like the art of soap making and more.
- Location: 242 Calea Vitan, Bucharest;
- 🕓Schedule: Monday-Friday from 10:00-18:00 and on weekends from 10:00-20:00;
- 💲Ticket price: 28 RON / adult; 20 RON / children over 3 years old, participation in workshops must be paid additionally with 20 RON / child;
- 👶🏻Suggested Age: 5+.
11. The City of Knowledge
The City of Knowledge is the perfect place for little & big explorers and adventurers, who are always on the lookout for new things and exploring the unknown. Here, they can take part in a wide range of science experiments, workshops and workshops. For example, they can play with water and learn a lot about hydrodynamics in an easy-to-understand way, find out about sound and how it travels, have fun doing puzzles and much, much more.
We’re not exaggerating when we say that children would never get bored at the Knowledge Village. Who wouldn’t, after all, want to find out about gravity on the Moon, how objects feel there and discover the endless mysteries of the Universe? In summer, there’s also a special maze in the courtyard – great fun for young and old alike!
- Location: 3A Pajurei Street, Bucharest;
- 🕓Schedule: 09:30-17:00 during the week and between 10:00-20:00 on weekends;
- 💲Ticket price: 32 RON / child, 18 RON / adult, free for children under 2 years old;
- 👶🏻Suggested Age: 3+.
12. Țiriac Collection
This place, Țiriac Collection, is ideal for any car enthusiast and represents a unique concept in Romania, being the first personal collection that includes impressive models of vehicles and motorcycles, but not only, produced since 1899 until today.
More than 150 of Mr. Ion Țiriac’s more than 300 cars and motorcycles are on display in the gallery, and each of them has a special story waiting to be discovered. Behind the models in the gallery, visitors will discover both fascinating stories and famous former owners.
Here, enthusiasts will also find the world’s only collection containing the 6 classic Rolls Royce Phantom produced up to 1972.
Location: Calea Bucureștilor 289, Otopeni
13. Zoo
For the little ones, the Bucharest Zoo is a wonderful opportunity to observe many animals that, until then, they only knew from books or stories. There is certainly room for improvement, but for children, this experience is unforgettable. They get to see animals such as lions, tigers, exotic fish, snakes, camels and much more.
In addition, playgrounds have been set up and you can even find some strollers, available free of charge, to make walking easier for the little ones.
- Location: 4 Vadul Moldovei Street, Băneasa area, Bucharest;
- 🕓Schedule: daily from 09:00-17:00 (usually open until 21:00 in summer);
- 💲Ticket price: 13 RON / adult, 5 RON / child, free for children under 2 years old;
- 👶🏻Suggested Age: 0+.
14. Botanical Garden
Walk & talk with the kids – yes, the Dimitrie Brândză Botanical Garden is just right for that. You’ll also undoubtedly enjoy the beautiful, colourful pathways, countless species of plants, trees and shrubs, making it an ideal place to relax and stroll with the kids.
With an important and viable educational value, the Botanical Garden in Bucharest, beautifully landscaped and cared for, is like a gateway to a peaceful and relaxing place. From small to large, everyone is welcome here!
- Location: 32 Cotroceni Road, Bucharest;
- 🕓Schedule: 09:00-17:00 (winter), 08:00-20:00 (summer);
- 💲Ticket prices: 10 RON / adult and 5 RON / child (summer), 5 RON / adult and 2 RON / child (winter);
- 👶🏻Suggested Age: 0+.
15. Destiny Park
Destiny Park is a very special location in Bucharest, being the first educational centre in Romania that combines education and fun under one roof. Here, little ones not only have fun as they take on adult roles for a few hours or even a day, earning „magic money” in the process, but engage in an ingenious concept based on learning through play.
Children can experience jobs such as doctors, pilots, TV presenters, firefighters or policemen, in a world designed specifically to give them an insight into adult responsibilities, the way things work and the dynamics of the society we live in.
Destiny Park is aimed at children aged 4 to 14. For those under 4, access is free in the Lupilu area, while children over 7 can be left alone with parental consent.
Location: Calea Ion Zăvoi 8b
16. Hype Arena
Hype Arena by Kiddo is a concept dedicated to fun, adventure, relaxation and joy. Here, a variety of games and themed experiences take place, such as „Defy Gravity” (interactive trampolines), „Ninja Warrior” (with 4 difficulty levels), „Vertical Thrills” (climbing boards), „Urban Jungle” (a suspended adventure trail), „Ski Club” (ski simulator), and more.
Each themed area offers a unique experience, so kids can venture out to meet any challenge. Access to these themed rooms is based on token packs, which can be used for a variety of activities.
In addition, the Hype Arena is the ideal place for unforgettable birthday parties. Here, children can celebrate their birthdays with their friends and form successful teams to set off on a real adventure. Parents can relax in a special area in the café or even enjoy a meal with the children in the restaurant.
Location: Romexpo, C1, Bulevardul Mărăști 65-67
17. Cyberjump Bucharest
Do you have a kangaroo at home? A visit to the 2500 square metre Cyberjump Bucharest trampoline park will be perfect. Here, you can spend your time in a dynamic, fun-filled way with your family and friends.
With 14 games available, many of them for the first time in Bucharest, spread over an area of 1200 square meters, this place offers unforgettable fun for all ages.
Location: ParkLake Shopping Center, Str. Liviu Rebreanu 4
18. Climb Again Centre
The Climb Again Centre offers rock climbing and rock climbing – perfect activities for little ones to have fun while building physical skills, strength and stamina. At this climbing centre, children can find a wide range of facilities such as:
- Climbing room for climbing & bouldering;
- Kilterboard;
- Adventure park, including moving bridges and the largest indoor zipline in Bucharest;
- Training room for professional climbers;
- Relaxation area (only good after a few climbing sessions).
From small to large, everyone is welcome to have fun and consume their energy in a way that is not only very practical but also particularly healthy.
Location: Șoseaua Berceni 8
19. Kiddo Play Academy
Kiddo Play Academy is perhaps the most popular playground in Bucharest. With a concept that is not only unique, but also particularly well thought out, authentic & innovative, the playground is created especially for the stimulation needs of children. Through play and fun, the little ones can hone, develop and ground their skills, talents and knowledge without getting bored for a second.
With numerous types of games, controlled experiences, special toys and educational activities, at Kiddo Play Academy children will discover a magical world with endless opportunities for play and adventure. For example, there are several areas such as:
- City Adventure: a miniature town made of soft cubes, with long tunnels and slides that seem to go on forever;
- Tots Area: sensory puzzles, ball pool, musical carousel and singing piano, an area that is especially perfect for children under 3 years old;
- Show Time: where it’s time for fun and dancing, singing and role-playing;
- Art Smart;
- Kinetic Sand: for special sensory experiences;
- Cool Bricks: large coloured bricks that your child can use to build exactly what they want.
- Construction Zone: let your little one become a famous and famous architect.
Kiddo Play Academy covers an area of approximately 1.2 square kilometres. Without a doubt, children will be truly enchanted by all they can do here and will always leave with a smile on their face, but with some sadness, from here! You’ll keep coming back, we guarantee it!
Location: Băneasa Shopping City
20. Therme Bucharest
Therme Bucharest is Europe’s largest thermal water-based relaxation and entertainment centre, with a variety of mineral pools, saunas, water slides and one of the largest indoor botanical gardens in Romania.
The location is divided into three separate zones (Galaxy, The Palm and Elysium), but only Galaxy is open to children under 14. The Palm and Elysium are dedicated to wellness and relaxation areas, spas and saunas, ideal for adults, but not suitable for kids.
By contrast, Galaxy is a fun-filled area, especially for children (and adults), with multiple slides, pools and play areas. It’s important to note that some slides have age or height restrictions. Visiting here is intense and crowded (you can choose between 3 hours, 4.5 hours, or a full day), and if you go during school holidays or on weekends, it gets very crowded, with long, disorganized lines and a severe lack of seating. Kids will enjoy it, but bring plenty of patience if you visit during a busy time.
In the „Galaxy” area, children up to 3 years old have free entry, and for older children, family packages are available so that family relaxation is accessible to all.
Location: Calea Bucureşti 1K, Balotești
These are our recommendations of activities you can do with children in Bucharest. Have fun and have a great time in Bucharest!
While Bucharest is a great place itself, you can also use it as a base to visit some great places for kids that are located not too far: 25 child friendly places near bucharest.
