Best Places in Mumbai with Kids
Keep your children entertained and educated at Mumbai's best kid-friendly attractions. From exciting Elephanta Caves ferry rides to Nehru Planetarium shows, Sanjay Gandhi National Park safari, and fun at Juhu Beach, these places promise hours of joy and learning.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Asia's most visited national park spread over 104 sq km. Home to Kanheri Caves, wildlife, and nature trails.
Opening Hours
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Entry Fee
₹48 (Indians), ₹600 (Foreigners)
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Early morning
Nearest Metro
Borivali West· 15 min walk
Activities
Safari, trekking, cave exploration, boating
Elephanta Caves
UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on Elephanta Island.
Opening Hours
9 AM - 5 PM (Closed Monday)
Entry Fee
₹40 (Indians), ₹600 (Foreigners)
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning, winter months
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 60 min walk
Activities
Cave exploration, ferry ride, photography
How to Reach
Ferry from Gateway of India
Juhu Beach
Famous beach in Mumbai known for street food, celebrity homes nearby, and sunset views.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Andheri· 20 min walk
Activities
Street food, walks, horse rides
Girgaon Chowpatty Beach
Historic beach at the end of Marine Drive, famous for bhel puri, Ganpati visarjan, and evening strolls.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening
Nearest Metro
Girgaon· 10 min walk
Activities
Street food, beach games, photography
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Premier museum with art, archaeology, and natural history collections. Beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Opening Hours
10:15 AM - 6 PM (Closed Monday)
Entry Fee
₹85 (Indians), ₹650 (Foreigners)
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 12 min walk
Activities
Art viewing, history, architecture
Film City Goregaon
Where Bollywood magic happens! Tours available to see studios, sets, and sometimes live shootings.
Opening Hours
Tours 10 AM - 5 PM (advance booking)
Entry Fee
₹500-1500 (tour packages)
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Goregaon East· 20 min walk
Activities
Studio tour, photography
Gateway of India
Iconic arch monument built during British Raj, overlooking the Arabian Sea. A symbol of Mumbai's colonial history.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Evening for sunset views
Nearest Metro
CSMT· 15 min walk
Activities
Photography, boat rides to Elephanta Caves, street food
Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace)
A 3.6 km long boulevard along the coastline. Known as Queen's Necklace due to street lights at night.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Evening for sunset
Nearest Metro
Churchgate· 5 min walk
Activities
Walking, jogging, photography
Hanging Gardens
Terraced gardens on Malabar Hill with topiary, sunset views, and cool breeze. Popular for morning walks.
Opening Hours
5 AM - 9 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning or sunset
Nearest Metro
Grant Road· 25 min walk
Activities
Walking, photography, relaxation
Global Vipassana Pagoda
Stunning meditation dome near Gorai Beach. World's largest stone dome without supporting pillars.
Opening Hours
9 AM - 7 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Borivali West· 45 min walk
Activities
Meditation, architecture viewing, peace
Phoenix Palladium
Premium shopping destination with luxury brands, fine dining, and multiplex cinema.
Opening Hours
11 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon or evening
Nearest Metro
Mahalaxmi· 12 min walk
Activities
Shopping, dining, movies
R City Mall Ghatkopar
One of Mumbai's largest malls with 400+ stores, restaurants, gaming zone, and multiplex.
Opening Hours
11 AM - 10 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Weekend
Nearest Metro
Ghatkopar· 8 min walk
Activities
Shopping, dining, movies, gaming
Swati Snacks
Famous Gujarati snacks restaurant known for panki, sev puri, and innovative vegetarian dishes.
Opening Hours
12 PM - 10:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free (food charged)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon or evening
Nearest Metro
Grant Road· 15 min walk
Activities
Dining, Gujarati cuisine
EsselWorld
India's largest amusement park with over 60 rides, water park, and entertainment shows.
Opening Hours
10 AM - 7 PM
Entry Fee
₹1199 onwards
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays to avoid crowds
Nearest Metro
Borivali West· 30 min walk
Activities
Rides, water park, shows
How to Reach
Ferry from Borivali
Snow World Mumbai
Indoor snow theme park with snow activities, ice sculptures, and sub-zero temperatures.
Opening Hours
11 AM - 8 PM
Entry Fee
₹750-1000
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Mahalaxmi· 15 min walk
Activities
Snow play, ice skating, photography
Nehru Science Centre
Interactive science museum with planetarium, science park, and hands-on exhibits for all ages.
Opening Hours
10 AM - 6 PM
Entry Fee
₹50-150
Type
Tourist
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Science Museum· 5 min walk
Activities
Science exhibits, planetarium shows
IMAX Dome Theatre Wadala
India's largest dome-shaped IMAX screen. Part of Nehru Centre with science exhibitions.
Opening Hours
Shows throughout the day
Entry Fee
₹300-500
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Dadar· 20 min walk
Activities
IMAX movies, science exhibits
Taraporewala Aquarium
India's oldest aquarium on Marine Drive with variety of marine and freshwater fish species.
Opening Hours
10 AM - 8 PM
Entry Fee
₹80 (Indians), ₹200 (Foreigners)
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon
Nearest Metro
Churchgate· 12 min walk
Activities
Aquarium viewing, marine life
Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Zoo
Mumbai's only zoo in Byculla with diverse animals, botanical garden, and historic Bhau Daji Lad Museum.
Opening Hours
9 AM - 6 PM (Closed Wed)
Entry Fee
₹50 (Adults), ₹25 (Children)
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning
Nearest Metro
Dadar· 20 min walk
Activities
Zoo tour, botanical garden
Kamala Nehru Park
Children's park on Malabar Hill with famous Boot House and stunning views of Marine Drive.
Opening Hours
5 AM - 9 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Evening for sunset views
Nearest Metro
Grant Road· 25 min walk
Activities
Walking, playground, city views
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Elephanta Caves ferry ride is exciting - kids love the boat journey
Nehru Planetarium has engaging sky shows and interactive science exhibits
Sanjay Gandhi National Park has toy train, lion safari, and Kanheri Caves