Children’s Day is not only about sweets and parties—it’s a chance for kids to get curious, explore, and have a blast while learning something new. And
honestly, there’s no better place for that than a museum where kids can both learn and have fun. Gone are the days when museums used to feel like boring and dusty places. Across India, museums have turned into lively, hands-on spaces where children can play, experiment, and learn even without knowing. If you want to do something different for Children’s Day 2025, check out these five museums that make learning feel like pure play.
National Science Centre, Delhi
Right in the middle of New Delhi, near Pragati Maidan, the National Science Centre is a dream spot for curious kids. The museum has interactive galleries, moving displays, and fun experiments that your kids will love. Kids can explore everything from space to the human body, not by reading, but by playing games, solving puzzles, and diving into activities. The Fun Science Gallery is a huge hit, letting children figure out physics by messing around with real stuff. Outside, the science park is full of optical illusions and cool models. The entry fee is affordable, and kids can spend hours here without getting bored or overwhelmed.
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bengaluru
Tucked inside Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park, the Visvesvaraya Museum is a favourite for families and school trips. It mixes learning and fun so smoothly you barely notice you’re doing both at once. There is a massive dinosaur and a flight simulator you can actually try. Younger kids get their own ‘Science for Children’ gallery, full of things to touch and play with, while older kids can learn about space, electricity, and biotech exhibits. Plus, it’s right in the city centre, so it’s easy to drop by for a weekend or school holiday.
Nehru Children’s Museum, Kolkata
If you live in Kolkata, don’t skip the Nehru Children’s Museum, especially if you’ve got little ones. This place was built to make learning feel creative and fun. The star attraction? The Dolls Gallery, displaying dolls and figurines from almost 90 countries. Kids get a peek at different cultures just by walking through. There are also colourful galleries based on the Ramayana and Mahabharata, bringing Indian stories to life with art and models. Everything here is designed to keep things light, playful, and memorable—it’s the perfect mix of culture, imagination, and discovery.
Shankar’s International Dolls Museum, Delhi
Shankar’s International Dolls Museum in Delhi is pure magic for kids who love stories. Cartoonist K. Shankar Pillai set the museum up with over 6,000 dolls from 85 countries, each one dressed in the traditional clothes of its homeland. It’s like travelling around the world without ever leaving the city. Kids get lost in the bright costumes, tiny accessories, and all the colourful details. And along the way, they pick up lessons about diversity and creativity.
Railway Museum, Mysuru
If your kid is interested in trains, the Railway Museum in Mysuru is a must. Indian Railways set it up to tell the story of trains in India. There are giant engines, old coaches, and vintage carriages you can actually climb on. Kids can ride a toy train, run around the open grounds, and see how travel has changed over the years. It’s fun, it’s active, and it gives a cool glimpse into India’s travel history.
