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Best Places to Visit with Kids in Mumbai

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Keep the little ones entertained and educated with Mumbai's best kid-friendly attractions. From the interactive Nehru Science Centre to fun-filled entertainment zones and nature parks, these destinations are designed to spark curiosity, encourage play, and create lasting family memories.

Gateway of India
#1 of Top 218

Gateway of India

Iconic monument built in 1924 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. Designed in the Indo-Saracentric arch style, the Gateway stands 26 meters tall and is constructed from yellow basalt and r...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Monument

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Take metro to Churchgate Station, then taxi to Colaba

Nearby Metro Station

Cuffe Parade

Line 30 m

Nearby Local Train Station

Churchgate

Western Line1.4 km

Sightseeing
Photography
Boat rides
Street food
Elephanta Caves
#2 of Top 218

Elephanta Caves

Ancient rock-cut caves with stunning 6th-century sculptures dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on Gharapuri Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site reached by a one-hour ferry ride from the Gateway of India, the complex compr...

Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Closed Mondays)

Entry Fee

₹40 for Indians, ₹600 for foreigners

Type

Historical

Best Time to Visit

November to February

How to Reach

Ferry from Gateway of India, then walk or toy train to caves

Cave exploration
Photography
Historical study
Ferry ride
Juhu Beach
#3 of Top 218

Juhu Beach

Mumbai's most popular beach known for street food and Bollywood celebrity homes. Stretching six kilometers along the Arabian Sea, Juhu Beach is lined with stalls serving iconic Mumbai street food including pav bhaji, bhe...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to DN Nagar, then auto-rickshaw to beach

Nearby Metro Station

Santacruz

Line 32.5 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Vile Parle

Western Line, Harbour Line1.8 km

Beach walks
Street food
Horse rides
Sunset viewing
Gorai Beach
#4 of Top 218

Gorai Beach

Peaceful beach accessible by ferry, perfect for family outings. Located on Gorai Island off the coast of Borivali, this beach is reached via a short and scenic ferry ride that adds a sense of adventure to the visit. Less...

Opening Hours

Ferry 6 AM - 10 PM

Entry Fee

Ferry ₹5, Beach free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Train to Borivali, then ferry from Gorai jetty

Nearby Metro Station

Dahanukarwadi

Line 2A4.3 km

Beach activities
Water sports
Ferry ride
Family picnics
Manori Beach
#5 of Top 218

Manori Beach

Pristine beach on Manori Island accessible by ferry. Reached by a short ferry ride from Marve jetty, Manori offers a true island atmosphere that feels worlds apart from the Mumbai mainland. The beach features cleaner wat...

Opening Hours

Ferry 6 AM - 10 PM

Entry Fee

Ferry ₹10, Beach free

Type

Beach

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Train to Malad, ferry from Marve jetty to Manori

Nearby Metro Station

Dahanukarwadi

Line 2A4.3 km

Swimming
Beach walks
Water sports
Ferry ride
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
#6 of Top 218

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

Premier museum showcasing Indian art, archaeology, and natural history. Formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum, this Indo-Saracenic architectural masterpiece was designed by George Wittet and completed in 1922. The...

Opening Hours

10:15 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)

Entry Fee

₹70 for Indians, ₹500 for foreigners

Type

Museum

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to Churchgate, then taxi to Colaba

Nearby Metro Station

Cuffe Parade

Line 30.5 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Churchgate

Western Line1.1 km

Museum tour
Art viewing
Historical study
Photography
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
#7 of Top 218

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum

Mumbai's oldest museum showcasing decorative arts and city's cultural heritage. Established in 1857 as the Victoria and Albert Museum, this is Mumbai's oldest surviving museum, beautifully restored with its original Pall...

Opening Hours

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)

Entry Fee

₹10 for adults, ₹5 for children

Type

Museum

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Train to Byculla, 2-minute walk to zoo premises

Nearby Metro Station

Mahalaxmi

Line 31.7 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Byculla

Central Line0.2 km

Museum tour
Art appreciation
Historical research
Photography
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
#8 of Top 218

Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

Historic house where Mahatma Gandhi stayed, now museum dedicated to his life. This two-story building on Laburnum Road in Gamdevi served as Gandhi's Mumbai headquarters from 1917 to 1934, a period that shaped India's fre...

Opening Hours

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Museum

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to Grant Road, then taxi up Malabar Hill

Nearby Metro Station

Grant Road

Line 31.3 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Grant Road

Western Line0.7 km

Museum tour
Historical study
Meditation
Library visit
Mumbai Film City
#9 of Top 218

Mumbai Film City

Bollywood's film studio complex where movies and TV shows are made. Officially called Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, this sprawling 520-acre complex in Goregaon East is the epicenter of India's Hindi film industry. Multi...

Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Entry Fee

₹150 for guided tours

Type

Entertainment

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Train to Goregaon, then taxi to Film City

Nearby Metro Station

Jogeshwari East

Line 71.4 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Goregaon

Western Line, Harbour Line0.4 km

Studio tours
Movie set visits
Celebrity spotting
Film museum
Prithvi Theatre
#10 of Top 218

Prithvi Theatre

Famous theatre known for quality plays and cultural events. Founded in 1978 by the legendary Kapoor family—Shashi and Jennifer Kapoor—this intimate 200-seat theatre in Juhu has become the cradle of Mumbai's Hindi and Eng...

Opening Hours

Shows typically 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Entry Fee

₹200-500 depending on show

Type

Entertainment

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Metro to DN Nagar, then auto to theatre

Nearby Metro Station

Andheri West

Line 2A2.4 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Vile Parle

Western Line, Harbour Line2.2 km

Theatre shows
Cultural events
Cafe dining
Book shopping
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
#11 of Top 218

Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Large national park with wildlife, ancient caves, and nature trails. Spanning 104 square kilometers in the heart of Mumbai's northern suburbs, this is one of the most visited national parks in the world, attracting over ...

Opening Hours

7:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Closed Mondays)

Entry Fee

₹46 for adults, ₹25 for children

Type

Nature

Best Time to Visit

November to February

How to Reach

Train to Borivali, then auto to park entrance

Nearby Metro Station

Poisar

Line 74.7 km

Wildlife viewing
Trekking
Boating
Cave exploration
Hanging Gardens
#12 of Top 218

Hanging Gardens

Beautiful terraced gardens on Malabar Hill with panoramic city views. Officially named Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, these terraced gardens were laid out in 1881 on top of Mumbai's main reservoir on Malabar Hill. The garden...

Opening Hours

5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Nature

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to Grant Road, then taxi up Malabar Hill

Nearby Metro Station

Grant Road

Line 31.7 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Grant Road

Western Line1.2 km

Walking
Photography
City views
Relaxation
Powai Lake
#13 of Top 218

Powai Lake

Scenic artificial lake surrounded by hills, perfect for recreation. Created in 1891 as a reservoir for Mumbai's water supply, Powai Lake is now a scenic recreational landmark in the eastern suburbs. The lake is bordered ...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours (boating 9 AM - 6 PM)

Entry Fee

Free (boating charges extra)

Type

Nature

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Train to Kanjurmarg, then taxi to Powai Lake

Nearby Metro Station

Aarey JVLR

Line 33.0 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Kanjur Marg

Central Line2.8 km

Boating
Jogging
Photography
Bird watching
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
#14 of Top 218

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Premier engineering institute with beautiful lakeside campus. Established in 1958 with UNESCO assistance, IIT Bombay is consistently ranked among Asia's top universities. The sprawling 550-acre campus on the banks of Pow...

Opening Hours

Campus visits 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free (registration required)

Type

Educational

Best Time to Visit

December-January (festival time)

How to Reach

Train to Kanjurmarg, then bus to IIT Bombay

Nearby Metro Station

Aarey JVLR

Line 33.1 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Kanjur Marg

Central Line2.1 km

Campus tours
Cultural events
Academic visits
Lake views
Nehru Planetarium
#15 of Top 218

Nehru Planetarium

Educational planetarium with astronomy shows and space exhibits. Part of the larger Nehru Centre complex in Worli, this planetarium features an immersive dome theater where celestial projections transport visitors throug...

Opening Hours

10:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)

Entry Fee

₹25 for adults, ₹15 for children

Type

Entertainment

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to Lower Parel, then auto to Worli

Nearby Metro Station

Worli

Line 30.4 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Prabhadevi

Western Line1.4 km

Sky shows
Astronomy learning
Science education
Interactive exhibits
Aarey Milk Colony
#16 of Top 218

Aarey Milk Colony

Mumbai's green lung with dairy farms, nature trails, and tribal villages. Spread across 3,166 acres in Goregaon, Aarey Colony was established in 1951 as a dairy development project and has evolved into Mumbai's most impo...

Opening Hours

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Nature

Best Time to Visit

November to February

How to Reach

Train to Goregaon, then taxi to Aarey Colony

Nearby Metro Station

Jogeshwari East

Line 71.4 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Goregaon

Western Line, Harbour Line0.4 km

Nature walks
Bird watching
Dairy farm visits
Photography
Flamingo Watching Tours
#17 of Top 218

Flamingo Watching Tours

Seasonal tours to see thousands of migratory flamingos in Mumbai. Every winter from November to May, the mudflats of Thane Creek and Sewri transform into a spectacular pink-and-white panorama as tens of thousands of Less...

Opening Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (November to May)

Entry Fee

Free (guided tours ₹500-1000)

Type

Nature

Best Time to Visit

November to May

How to Reach

Train to Sewri for main viewing area

Nearby Metro Station

Dharavi

Line 30.6 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Sion

Central Line0.7 km

Bird watching
Photography
Nature observation
Educational tours
Royal Opera House
#19 of Top 218

Royal Opera House

India's only surviving opera house, built in 1911 and painstakingly restored to its original Baroque grandeur in 2016. A cultural jewel hosting world-class performances.

Opening Hours

Event-based (Check schedule online)

Entry Fee

Varies by event (₹500 - ₹5000)

Type

Entertainment

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Near Grant Road or Charni Road station, located on Mama Parmanand Marg

Nearby Metro Station

Grant Road

Line 31.1 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Grant Road

Western Line0.6 km

Opera performances
Cultural events
Architecture tours
Photography
Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (Byculla Zoo)
#20 of Top 218

Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (Byculla Zoo)

Mumbai's oldest public garden and zoo established in 1861. Recently renovated, it houses a variety of animals, a botanical garden, and the heritage Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum within its grounds.

Opening Hours

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)

Entry Fee

₹50 for adults, ₹25 for children

Type

Nature

Best Time to Visit

October to February

How to Reach

Walk from Byculla Railway Station (5 minutes)

Nearby Metro Station

Mahalaxmi

Line 31.8 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Byculla

Central Line0.3 km

Zoo visit
Nature walks
Photography
Family outing

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