For the kids · Mumbai, India
14 Things to Do in Mumbai with Kids
Parks, zoos, hands-on museums and rides: the Mumbai the kids will actually remember.
Chosen by venue type (family-oriented categories), ordered by real review volume. Updated monthly.
Chowpatty Beach
Park & natureFree entryChowpatty Beach is a bustling urban beach located along Marine Drive in South Mumbai. Unlike a typical sandy getaway, it's a lively social space where locals gather to relax, eat, and celebrate.
Read our full guide →Clue Hunt
EntertainmentClue Hunt in Mumbai's Lower Parel district offers an exhilarating escape room adventure that challenges your wits and teamwork.
Read our full guide →Mystery Rooms
EntertainmentMystery Rooms is a premier escape room venue located in the bustling Western Suburbs of Mumbai, specifically at Link Road in Shree Krishna Tower.
Read our full guide →Prithvi Theatre
EntertainmentPrithvi Theatre is a iconic cultural hub in Mumbai's Juhu neighborhood, renowned for its intimate stage productions and vibrant atmosphere.
Read our full guide →Shivaji Park
Park & natureFree entryShivaji Park, located in the Dadar area of South Mumbai, is one of the city's most iconic public spaces.
Read our full guide →Powai Lake
Park & natureFree entryPowai Lake is a man-made lake situated in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai, near the IIT Bombay campus and the upscale Powai neighborhood.
Read our full guide →Smaaash
EntertainmentSmaaash is a sprawling entertainment hub located in the heart of Mumbai's Lower Parel district, at Gate No 4 on Pandurang Budhkar Marg.
Read our full guide →Mumbai Zoo (Veermata Jijabai Udyan)
Park & natureMumbai Zoo, officially known as Veermata Jijabai Udyan, is a cherished green space in the heart of Mumbai's Eastern Suburbs.
Read our full guide →Jogger's Park
Park & natureJogger's Park in Bandra is a narrow, linear park hugging the shoreline of the Arabian Sea.
Read our full guide →Maheshwari Udyan, Mumbai
Park & natureMaheshwari Udyan is a lush, landscaped garden located in the heart of Bandra, offering a serene retreat for families and nature lovers.
Read our full guide →Jogger's Park
Park & natureFree entryJogger's Park is a small but beloved park located in the upscale Pali Hill neighborhood of Mumbai.
Read our full guide →Victoria Gardens (Jijamata Udyan)
Park & natureVictoria Gardens, officially named Jijamata Udyan, is a sprawling zoo and botanical garden located in the Byculla area of Mumbai.
Read our full guide →Versova Beach
Park & natureFree entryVersova Beach is a long stretch of sand along the Arabian Sea in the Versova neighborhood of Andheri West, Mumbai.
Read our full guide →Horniman Circle Garden
Park & natureFree entryHorniman Circle Garden is a serene green oasis in the heart of South Mumbai's bustling business district.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 144 Mumbai places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in Mumbai are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is Mumbai good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in Mumbai?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Mumbai for the full set.
How many days do you need in Mumbai with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.