Milan for kids:
the city you didn’t expect

Set in a stunning Art Nouveau building at the edge of Sempione Park, this is one of the world's oldest aquariums. It’s an easy, bite-sized 1-hour stroll through tanks filled with sturgeons, pikes, and vibrant Mediterranean fish. 

Perfect to pair with a sunny park walk!

Drawbridges, massive brick towers, and wide-open car-free courtyards, Sforza Castle brings fairytales, knights, and dragons to life.

It’s a safe, open-air playground where kids can run free while imagining ancient battles before you set down a blanket for a family picnic in the nearby gardens.

Step into a world of pure imagination with historic theater companies like Carlo Colla & Figli. Finely hand-carved wooden puppets dressed in exquisite vintage costumes come alive on invisible strings to tell timeless fairytales.

A poetic, mesmerizing break from screens that will captivate younger kids.

Located inside the gorgeous Rotonda della Besana, MUBA operates on one strict rule: "Hands-on allowed!" Through interactive exhibits and tactile workshops, kids get to explore art and science through play.

Note: entry is timed and online booking is mandatory, ensuring a relaxed, uncrowded experience followed by fresh air in the surrounding garden.

An authentic 18th-century farmhouse tucked right inside the bustling Porta Romana district. It features a safe enclosed courtyard, a lush garden, and the local favorite restaurant Un Posto a Milano, ideal for a farm-to-table family lunch using seasonal ingredients.

It’s an oasis of rural calm in the middle of the metropolis.

Don't let bad weather spoil the fun—let the kids burn off some energy at these epic indoor spots:

• Urban Wall /Rockspot: massive indoor climbing gyms featuring dedicated beginner walls and fun routes for kids, all monitored by qualified instructors.
• Zero-Gravity: bouncing heaven! A mega indoor action center packed with wall-to-wall trampolines, Ninja Warrior obstacle courses, and foam pits. A guaranteed hit with kids and teens.

Sure, the metro is fast, but Tram No. 1 is pure magic. Don’t spend your whole trip underground!

Hopping on this wooden vintage tram for 3 or 4 stops through the heart of the city costs just a standard transit ticket, saves little legs from tiring out, and offers a front-row view of Milan’s top landmarks.