Warsaw offers plenty of attractions for families with children of all ages. Whether you are looking for ideas for an educational, entertaining or mainly sightseeing outing, the capital has a lot to offer. Here are seven suggestions, what to visit with your children in Warsaw. This is an excellent guide for people who are looking for interesting ideas on how to spend their free time.

Copernicus Science Centre

Location: Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20

It's interactive museum in Warsawis one of the most modern on the European map. The word 'museum' is used here conventionally. At Copernicus, everything can be touched, moved and tested. There are no traditional showcases, no guides and no regime typical of traditional museums. Children can experiment and learn through free play. The centre presents permanent and temporary exhibitions and provides access to planetarium. It also organises numerous workshops.

Royal Baths

Location: 1 Agrykola Street

The widely known and loved Lazienki Park is a picturesque park with palaces, historic buildings, numerous monuments and impressive gardens. Children can stroll here, use the playgrounds, feed the squirrels and peacocks, and attend numerous cultural events, such as concerts in the amphitheatre. Another interesting attraction is the possibility of swimming in the gondola. 

Warsaw Zoo

Location: Ratuszowa Street 1/3

The zoo has been on the map of Warsaw for more than 90 years and is home to more than 12,000 animals. It is an ideal place for a family walk, where children can see many species of animals and also take part in educational workshops. The youngest ones will enjoy a ride on the Safari Train and a large modern playground. It can be very crowded at weekends, but the grounds are large enough to still manage to avoid crowding. 

Miniciti

Location: pl. Konesera 8

Minicity is the only educational town for childrenin which the kids have the opportunity to carry out their duties in various workplaces, which are organised in the manner of real companies and establishments. These include a fire station, a hospital, a police station, a fitness club, a bank, a television studio and a design studio. Under the guidance of instructors, they learn new things and are paid for their work in virtual currency - minias - which they can save or spend in the paper shop. Please note: Participation in the activities requires proficient reading skills and is therefore dedicated to children aged 7 and over.

Waterpark Warszawianka

Location: 4 Merlini Street

The state-of-the-art pool complex offers numerous water attractions such as slides, wave pools and play areas. It is the ideal a place to be active with children. In addition to the Olympic-sized swimming pool, the water park includes a leisure pool and a pool for teaching swimming, a paddling pool for small children and whirlpools. Time is enhanced by an artificial river, waterfalls and water cascades. A year-round outdoor heated pool is part of the complex. If you are wondering what to visit with your children in Warsaw in the summer, this is a must-see!

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Hulakula

Location82B Jagiellońska Street

It's family entertainment centre offering bowling, billiards, arcade games and a playground. Here, children can stay active while parents play with them or relax in the café. At Hulakula you will also find a large indoor playground, which is divided into three zones according to the recommended age of users (0-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years). You'll also eat delicious chips, churros and lunch dishes created especially for children, such as tomato soup with orzo noodles or codfish fingers.

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Museum of Dolls' Houses

Location: 15 Podwale Street

Fascinating museum - ideal for children! It presents a collection of more than 100 dolls' houses, furniture and toys from different eras. The exhibition area is not large, but the interesting exhibition can draw the little ones in for a really long time. Importantly, the museum appeals equally to girls and boys. Stereotypes don't work here, it's tried and tested! An interesting feature is the collection of sacred toys - mini altars and devotional items as well as dolls inspired by church themes. You won't see anything like this anywhere else!

It doesn't have to be boring with children in Warsaw

Warsaw offers many attractions that will interest children with different interests, needs and preferences. The variety of attractions allows you to tailor your destination to your current time and financial possibilities. If you're planning to have a great time with your child, make a note of the places in our short guide and refer to it when you need ideas.