At first glance, Venice might not seem ideal for kids, but it’s actually full of fun and engaging activities for the whole family!
Check out these 16 kid-friendly suggestions and choose the ones that best suit your family.
Happy kids = happy parents!
Museum featuring reproductions of Leonardo's masterpieces, with a focus on interactivity.
Get hands-on with Leonardo's mechanical inventions and be inspired by his sophisticated genius.
Explore Da Vinci Interactive MuseumUnleash your creativity by crafting, decorating and painting your own carnival mask.
Take home your unique creation and return to Venice during carnival time to show it off!
Quirky bookshop complete with resident cats and its own gondola.
Step into a unique book lover's paradise where books rest in gondolas, overseen by charming resident cats.
Explore Libreria Acqua Alta
Natural history museum featuring artifacts from Venetian expeditions.
Ideal for families with middle to older children, fostering a genuine sense of exploration among curious visitors.
Explore Natural History Museum
Small exibition with a massive collection of vintage dolls.
A delightfully nostalgic collection that evokes happy memories in adults and scores points with kids.
Explore Venice Vintage ToysJust a 20-minute water bus ride from Piazza San Marco, followed by a 10-minute walk, and you'll reach Venice's wide, sandy beach along the Adriatic.
With a water bus pass, you can explore Venice and its surroundings cost-effectively, avoiding the hassle of constantly buying individual 75' tickets.
Picture yourself enjoying grand views from the water of the entire Canal Grande (line #1) and then taking in the breathtaking aerial vistas from the belltower of San Giorgio Maggiore (reachable with line #2).
Afterwards, head to the northern entrance of the Arsenale with line #4.1 and even travel further to Murano.
All in the same day, for only €25.
Taking the waterbus is cool, but having your own self-propelled vessel is even cooler because you get to choose the route!
VeniceOnBoard offers 1-hour rowing lessons in the traditional Venetian style, plus a laid-back 1.5-hour experience for families and groups.
Hop on board for a relaxing rowing 'walk' through the city with one of their instructors.
Historic shipyard powering Venice's former naval supremacy.
Perfect for boys of all ages, yet everyone will be amazed by the history of the complex and fascinated by the giant sculpture depicting six pairs of hands.
Explore Arsenale
Museum of Venice’s naval history, housed in the former Granary of the Serenissima Republic.
Overall, the museum is fascinating for children and essential for naval warfare enthusiasts. After all, how often do you get the chance to board a military submarine?
Explore Naval History MuseumHow thrilling would it be to explore the interior of a former military submarine?
The 46m (150ft) Enrico Dandolo (S 513) is located inside a special military zone within the Arsenale.
Explore its control room and torpedo launching chamber with a combined ticket that includes entry to Naval History Museum.
Tranquil park with shaded pine trees, a playground and stunning views over the San Marco basin.
Escape the city's narrow streets and crowds to open, green expanses and witness one of the best sunsets.
Explore Parco delle Rimembranze
Theatre museum in the former house of the renowned Venetian playwright.
Explore the history of Venetian theatre and admire the unique puppet theater, along with its displayed marionettes.
Explore Casa di Carlo Goldoni
Just a short water bus ride from Venice, immerse yourself in all things glass: its production, history, artistry, and indulge in souvenir shopping right at the source.
Explore Murano
Old church with magnificent Byzantine mosaics and a dragon myth.
You'll be welcomed by an elegant exterior and then mesmerized by the mosaics inside. Kids will ask countless questions about the fabled dragon.
Explore Santi Maria e Donato
Museum dedicated to the art of Italian violin making, housed in a centuries-old deconsecrated church.
Few places in the world feature a church as the setting for a music museum, while also offering free entry.
Explore Museo della MusicaGenerally, admission to attractions and transportation is free for children under 6.
