Entertainment in Prague for children – list, prices 2021, photo, description, map
If you go to the capital of the Czech Republic with your children, you will discover this city from an amazing side. For many, it is associated primarily with ancient sights, and excursions are aimed at adults. But in fact, entertainment in Prague for children is truly inexhaustible. There are traditional ones – a water park, a zoo, and there are unusual ones, such as the Museum of Magicians. You will definitely be able to find something that is interesting for your child. Impressions will last a long time.
Mirror Maze
Petřín Hill is a place where you can happily go with your family for the whole day. There is a park complex here, a lot of practically tame squirrels. There is also a Mirror Maze. You can climb the hill on the old funicular. The mirror maze fascinates with the feeling of a closed space, it seems that there is no way out of here. This effect is created by 31 mirrors. In the next room there is a laughter room with concave and convex mirrors. Works seven days a week. Having bought a ticket, you can stay here for half an hour. Thus, you will combine two pleasures – walk along the famous hill and show the child a funny labyrinth.
Lego Museum
This museum will be of interest not only to fans of designers, but also to everyone else. For the first time, the Dane Ole Kirk Christiansen began to produce wooden cubes in the distant 30s of the last century. And the word Lego, which became the name of the company, came from the addition of two words “play” and “good.” In the late 40s, holes appeared in the cubes, and children began to use them as a designer.
In recent years, Lego has been so popular that this museum is always full of visitors. And it was opened by a resident of Prague, who was keen on collecting rare cubes. The area is large – you can take a walk on its three floors to your heart's content, admiring the exhibits, of which there are over 2000. Thematic expositions are especially interesting. You can visit Harry Potter, Indiana Jones and Star Wars characters.
The huge City of Toys will impress, there is also an interactive model of the airport in the museum. One of the largest exhibits is the Taj Mahal – it took about 6 thousand elements to make a miniature copy of the architectural masterpiece. The Tower Bridge is also very beautiful, which required a lot of effort during assembly. Of course, having seen enough of such miracles, the child will be eager to make something with his own hands. This can be done in the children's room. There is an unusual exhibit here – a passer-by sitting on a bench. Everyone loves to take pictures with him.
Kingdom of Railways
A visit to the Kingdom of Railways will remain in the memory of both children and adults. It is the largest model railway system in the country. It all started in the basement of the shopping complex. There, in 2009, the first exposition was opened. Its visitors saw trains that traveled along the rails, as well as passengers waiting to board. It was a tiny world that felt real, so masterfully made.
First, the world of railways in the Uste region was recreated, then in the Karlovy Vary region, and then in other regions. You can also visit exhibitions. They tell about the history of the development of railways, about the professions needed for this industry. In the cinema you will be offered to watch themed films. In addition, there are models of old and new Prague. Houses, churches, synagogues, the historical center of the city – all this is done masterfully. The youngest visitors can play with moving Lego models.
Zoo
This place is very fond of not only the Czechs themselves, but also tourists from different countries. The zoo is over 80 years old. It is located in a beautiful place, on the banks of the Vltava and occupies a large area. Here you can see animals from different countries. One and a half hundred expositions and the inhabitants of 12 pavilions are able to surprise and delight the audience. For example, here you can see gigantic salamanders, magnificent Indian elephants, gorillas (a rarity for these animals in captivity – but they breed in this zoo), rare species of crocodiles.
You can visit the “Africa House”, admire the antelopes and giraffes, or visit the greenhouse, where you will see the rain forest and orangutans. There are also various entertainments for children, such as a cable car, a playground, a tram. The zoo regularly hosts events that will be of interest to tourists of all ages.
Chocolate Museum
It is located in the old part of the city and is located in an old house that has been rebuilt several times. It is mentioned already in the 16th century under the name “At the white peacock”. The figure of a peacock – a symbol of the house – was reconstructed after the city suffered during the Second World War. The local museum opened in 2008, it is a branch of the Chocolate Museum in Belgium. The rooms are small, but the tour is very interesting. At the entrance you will be offered a chocolate bar or a glass of hot chocolate.
The guide will talk about how people learned to grow cocoa and make sweet delicacies from it. You will learn how the production developed, see the boxes and wrappers in which the products were produced. In addition, you will be able to participate in the process of making chocolate. And the kids almost certainly won't leave without a gift.
Dino Park
If your child loves dinosaurs – do not miss the opportunity to visit here. Dino Park is not only impressions, but also a lot of useful information. Here you will see animals of the Mesozoic era. They are recreated in real size, many make sounds. Tyrannosaurus, stegosaurus and other inhabitants of the park are surrounded by appropriate scenery – you can understand the conditions in which they lived. There is also an ancient plant, characteristic of the Jurassic period.
It was believed that it was no longer on Earth, but relatively recently it was discovered in Australia. In addition, there is a 3D cinema, a themed playground, and educational tracks. The park is open during the warm season – from April to November. There are always a lot of little guests here.
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Oceanarium “Sea World”
Here you can see over 350 species of fish that live in the Mediterranean and Red Seas, the Pacific and Indian Oceans. There are also dangerous types of sharks. The oceanarium opened in 2002, at that time it was much smaller. But from the very beginning this place became so popular that it was decided to put in new, larger tanks, to increase the number of fish. Sand shark, spectacular stingrays, colorful shrimps, predatory barracudas, beautiful jellyfish and turtles – all this is literally mesmerizing.
Moreover, the conditions in which the inhabitants of the aquarium are kept are close to natural. Here the types of lighting change – day and night, water is filtered, there are even ebb and flow. A coral cave was built, models of a ship and a lighthouse were installed. Equipped with a room where you can get emotional relief, get rid of stress. Souvenir trade organized.
National Technical Museum
In this museum it will be interesting, first of all, to the stronger sex. The Czechs have always been proud of their technical achievements. In 1908, a museum was opened, where various models were presented. After a while, there were so many exhibits that a new building was required. It was erected in 1942. Here you can see a variety of collections. Vintage bicycles and steam locomotives, motorcycles and cars, many of the latter belonged to famous people.
The collection of airplanes is impressive, some of them have made long-distance flights. The equipment for photographing arouses curiosity; photographs taken at the beginning of the last century are also presented. Tourists can also trace the history of the development of typography. Models of famous buildings of the Czech Republic are also presented, it is clearly shown how the appearance of cities has changed.
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The astronomical pavilion exhibits modern and ancient instruments that allow you to observe the starry sky. The astronomical clock, which dates back to the Renaissance, is impressive. There is also a large meteorite. Like amateurs and professionals and a collection of weapons. And finally, in the museum you can get acquainted with the technical projects of the future. Various events are constantly held here, and you can get to one of them.
Museum of Alchemists and Magicians
Those who come to this museum will have the impression that they are in a fairy tale. Prague has always been popular with magicians and alchemists, many of them have visited this city in past centuries. Naturally, there are many legends associated with witchcraft. The museum was opened in the laboratory of the alchemist Edward Kelly, in the old days this house was called “At the Donkey's Cradle”. According to legend, the woman who spread gossip about Kelly was severely punished. Her child, lying in the cradle, turned into a donkey.
Only an ardent prayer addressed to the Mother of God helped to get rid of witchcraft spells. Kelly lived in Prague at the end of the 16th century, and enjoyed the patronage of the emperor. Guests can get acquainted with the history of the development of alchemy, as well as see an interactive exhibition. Here are various flasks and flasks, a magician's oven, ancient scrolls. The effect is enhanced by wax figures. Visitors will be offered to make some potion on their own, as well as visit a cozy themed restaurant, where you can go straight from the museum.
Museum of Ghosts and Legends
People don't come to this museum to be scared. Here you can get acquainted with the history of Prague ghosts. Opened in a building that was built on the site of an old house from the 14th century. On the first floor, you will receive a booklet that describes the main exhibits. As you walk through the rooms, you will see ghosts. Look at the wooden cross – once it was decorated with precious metal items, but an apprentice stole them. Then those who condemned the thief drove nails into the cross.
There is also a special mirror here – it will not reflect you, but someone completely different. Then you can go down to the old cellar, where the atmosphere of medieval streets is recreated, here you will see the characters of legends – headless ghosts and spirits associated with the history of the city. You will be told that they can still be seen at certain hours on city streets.
Karl Zeman Museum
The Czechs honor the memory of the director, screenwriter and animator Karl Zeman. The master devoted 40 years to his beloved work, and his merits in this area are enormous. The museum is relatively young, it opened in 2012, which means that it has modern opportunities. Children will be interested in visiting here. After all, Zeman, who was born in 1910, became the ancestor of many animation techniques that are still used today. Located in a building that used to belong to the court.
Here are photographs of Zeman taken at different moments of his life, sketches and aphorisms that belonged to the director. Also here you can see the scenery for films and cartoons, dolls that “played” in popular films. There is a graphic drawing room. Particularly interesting is the interactive part of the exhibition, where visitors can find out whether the talent of the animator is dormant in them. The equipment, cameras used to shoot cartoons are also presented here.
AquaPalace Waterpark
Of course, there are water parks in Russia too. But it's worth going to Czech. Firstly, you will simply take a break from busy days, when one excursion replaces another. Secondly, here you can have a great time with the whole family. There are no extreme slides here, you can ride all water rides with children. Adults will appreciate the relaxation zone. The beautiful deep blue water pool allows you to experience the pleasant sensations of just going with the flow.
Pleasure and comfort await the guests of the water park in the hot tubs. During the warm season, the “wild river” is available. And the guys will be happy to climb onto the “Pirate Ship” and jump from it into the paddling pool. The artificial sea has both waves and surf. Even in the water park you can admire the aquariums, where not only fish live, but also starfish and hedgehogs.
Those who wish to dive under the water are waiting for a diving pit, 8 m deep, it should be noted that children under 10 years old will not be allowed to try themselves as a diver. The rest of those who wish will receive the necessary equipment and begin a gradual descent to the very bottom. Emotions are just running high! If you want to have a bite to eat, then this can be done without any problems in a cafe on the territory of the water park.
Surf Arena Complex
It would seem that this center is focused primarily on adults, but children will also be allowed to attend classes. The complex was opened quite recently – in 2016, but has already become very popular. Here you can learn to surf and bodyboard. How are the classes going? First, under the guidance of instructors, beginners learn the basics of technique – lie or kneel, and then ride artificial waves while standing. The lesson takes a couple of hours, of which half an hour lasts briefing, the whole process is filmed by a video camera. You can discuss your mistakes and achievements with the instructor, and then take the recording with you.
Having worked out here, you will feel confident on the sea or ocean waves. Of course, surfboards, as well as wetsuits, are issued in the complex. In special groups for children, children will also be taught the basics of riding the waves. After such classes, the appetite always wakes up. There is a cafe with a terrace, where it is nice to sit in the warm season. The food is very tasty. Baguettes, sandwiches, a variety of snacks and drinks – all this will disappear from the table in the blink of an eye. Also, various interesting events are often held in the music club.
Toy Museum
Located in the city center, and its collection of toys is considered one of the largest in the world. It was founded by Ivan Steiger. He was forced to move to Munich after the results of the Prague Spring, and began to collect toys that he needed for work at that time. But over time, more and more ancient unique items appeared in the collection. When the communist regime in Czechoslovakia fell, Steiger returned to Prague to open a museum there. Exhibits dear to his heart he brought as a gift to his beloved country.
Here you can see all kinds of toys – plush animals, dolls made of various materials, small houses furnished with doll furniture, robots, trains, cars, and much, much more. Even adults' eyes run wide, let alone children. The guide will tell you about who and how used to make toys, tell the amazing fate of many of the exhibits. Moms and dads, as well as grandparents, will be touched when they see dolls and cars that seem to have come from their own childhood.
Planetarium
Prague has one of the largest planetariums in the world. It was opened in 1960, and several decades later, after reconstruction, it received modern equipment. Here at any time of the day you can observe the stars and planets. The halls are equipped with powerful telescopes and projectors, which are controlled using the latest technology. You can even see what our Galaxy looks like from the outside and experience the effect of plunging into a black hole. Cooperation with NASA helped the planetarium obtain unique exhibits, such as lunar soil.
More than 200 people can watch the starry sky at the same time. A visit to the planetarium will expand your understanding of the universe. Also here you can watch thematic programs covering various areas of astronomy, see a three-dimensional model of the Universe. Children will attend the performance, watch a space fairy tale, interesting interactive exhibitions. There are also models of planets, printed materials telling about space exploration.
children's island
There are several islands on the Vltava River. One of them is called Children's. True, this name did not appear immediately. Previously, it was called Maltese, as it belonged to the monastery of the same name, and even Jewish. In the middle of the last century, a playground and a garden were arranged here, where children could play to their heart's content. And even earlier they put a symbolic statue of the Vltava. A beautiful woman is surrounded by girls who personify the tributaries of the river.
The children's island is not large, but there is enough entertainment here. You can watch the movement of ships along the Vltava, playgrounds will be interesting for both kids and older children. In the warm season, rides and a fountain are open. There are various sports grounds, small pools. The design of the Rusty Anchor restaurant was also played up. You can get to the island by ferry.
puppet theater
Puppets are very popular in the Czech Republic. This hobby has gone since the 16th century, when whole performances began to play out in the family circle, in which the main characters were dolls. Guests often take puppets with them as souvenirs – they are sold here in numerous shops and shops. There are modern ones as well as vintage ones. And during your stay in Prague, try to visit the Puppet Theater. It is very popular and tickets can be difficult.
The theater opened in 1991, magnificent dolls dressed in luxurious costumes “perform” here. In total, the theater's repertoire includes about twenty performances, several of them are associated with the name of Mozart. There is also a Puppet Museum in the theater building. Old dolls are exhibited here, many of which are unique, there is also a small stage. And in the store you can buy copies of the heroes of the performances, which will undoubtedly please the guys.
Amusement Park Giraffe
From morning to evening, fun reigns here – after all, dozens of attractions await children. They are designed for children of all ages – both small and older. For example, a huge medieval castle is very popular with the younger generation. There are many inflatable attractions, the largest of which depicts a chariot drawn by horses, there are pools with colored balls, various sports grounds. There are modern cinemas with special effects.
The boys will appreciate the circuit and will compete with each other by arranging races. Of course, the organizers did not forget about the parents either. While children are having fun with their peers and making new friends, dads and moms can sit in specially equipped recreation areas, try delicious pastries and coffee, visit an Italian restaurant, order pizza.
Kbela Aviation Museum
A very unusual and spectacular museum opened in 1968. At first, fifty aircraft were put up here. In the 80s, a reconstruction was made, subsequently the area was expanded, new exhibits were purchased. They are located in hangars. Of course, the biggest impression is made by airplanes. Some models are in working order and can be seen “in action” at various air shows. Many aircraft have a legendary history.
In addition, here you can see helicopters, air defense systems, uniforms of pilots, their awards, aircraft armament and much more. Over 2200 exhibits in total. Some of them are in hangars, others are in the open air. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, there are also temporary exhibitions. The collections are replenished both through the purchase of exhibits and through the exchange with other military museums.
Entertainment center TOBOGA Fantasy
There are several such centers in the Czech Republic, and one of them is located in Prague. A truly boundless flight of fantasy awaits the children, and parents will also be interested here. You can come to the park at any time of the year, because it is covered. There are attractions designed for children of different ages. Each of them is unusual – it depicts one of the parts of the world or a planet, a star, a sea, an island. Young travelers' eyes will flare up – after all, you can not only “go around the world”, but also visit space.
There are always a lot of girls and boys here, so you can easily get to know your peers. While the children are having fun, moms and dads can surf the Internet, order delicious meals in a cafe, or even sit comfortably in the “reading corner”. By the way, if you want to celebrate some holiday, you can do it in the entertainment center too. Here they will organize a feast for you, and provide a fun program. The main character of the park is a monkey who tries to make everyone here feel at home.
This is how unusual the city can appear before children. There are places where you can get new impressions and, at the same time, feel the spirit of a beautiful old city. Together with your child, discuss where you want to visit the most – and go.