Prague is a wonderfully easy city to visit with children. Beyond the fairytale castle and bridge that fire young imaginations, it has one of the world's best-rated zoos, a giggle-inducing mirror maze, a giant interactive model railway, a hands-on museum of trains and planes, a planetarium and aquarium, and huge green parks to run wild in — much of it affordable and easily reached by tram. Here are 8 of the best family attractions, with ages, prices and rainy-day tips.
300 KčPrague Zoo
Area
Troja
Ages
All ages
“Ride the chairlift over the hillside enclosures, and combine with the neighbouring Troja Château gardens.”
120 KčPetřín Mirror Maze
Area
Petřín Hill
Ages
Ages 3+
“Combine with the funicular ride and the lookout tower for a fun, low-cost half-day on the hill.”
150 KčPrague Planetarium
Area
Stromovka
Ages
Ages 5+
“Check the schedule for an English or family-friendly show, and pair it with a run around Stromovka park.”
260 KčNational Technical Museum
Area
Letná
Ages
Ages 4+
“The vast transport hall of vintage cars, planes and trains hanging overhead is the wow moment for kids.”
320 KčSea World Praha
Area
Holešovice
Ages
All ages
“Small but colourful — good as a short indoor stop paired with the neighbouring planetarium or park.”
260 KčKingdom of Railways
Area
Smíchov
Ages
All ages
“Press the interactive buttons to trigger trains, cars and tiny events — kids can spend an hour just here.”
270 KčChocolate Museum (Choco-Story)
Area
Old Town
Ages
Ages 4+
“Tickets usually include tastings and a live praline-making demo — sweet motivation for tired little legs.”
FreeStromovka Park
Area
Holešovice
Ages
All ages
“Rent bikes or scooters and explore the ponds and paths — it's Prague's biggest, greenest playground.”
Prague with kids in detail
1.Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo is consistently ranked among the finest zoos in the world, and it's a superb day out for families. Spread across a large, hilly site in the leafy Troja district north of the centre, it's divided into a lower and upper section connected by a chairlift that glides over the enclosures — a highlight for children in itself. The zoo is celebrated for its conservation work, most famously breeding the critically endangered Przewalski's horse, and its 5,000-plus animals across some 600 species include gorillas, elephants, big cats, polar bears, penguins, giraffes and a walk-through Indonesian jungle pavilion. Thoughtfully designed enclosures, plenty of playgrounds, picnic spots and eateries, and the pleasant riverside setting make it easy to spend a full day here. In summer you can arrive in style by riverboat from the city centre, combining a scenic Vltava cruise with the visit, and the adjacent Troja Château and its baroque gardens make a lovely add-on. Good value and genuinely world-class, Prague Zoo is arguably the single best family attraction in the city and well worth the short trip out from the centre.
Hours
Daily 09:00–18:00 (to 16:00 winter)
Price
Adults ~300 Kč, children ~200 Kč
Getting there
Metro C to Nádraží Holešovice then bus 112; or seasonal riverboat from the centre
Insider tip: Ride the chairlift over the hillside enclosures, and combine with the neighbouring Troja Château gardens.
2.Petřín Mirror Maze
The Petřín Mirror Maze (Zrcadlové bludiště) is a delightfully old-fashioned family attraction crowning Petřín Hill, housed in a miniature mock-Gothic castle built for the 1891 Jubilee Exhibition. Inside, a small labyrinth of mirrored corridors challenges children (and adults) to find their way out, giggling as they bump into their own reflections, before opening into a hall of distorting funhouse mirrors that stretch, squash and warp everyone into comic shapes — guaranteed to produce peals of laughter and silly photos. There's also a detailed diorama depicting the 1648 battle on Charles Bridge against the Swedes, adding a dash of history. It's inexpensive, quick and doesn't demand much time, making it an easy, cheerful add-on to a trip up Petřín, which itself offers the funicular ride, the Eiffel-like lookout tower, gardens and playgrounds — a whole afternoon of low-cost family fun with wonderful views thrown in. On a rainy day, the covered maze provides a welcome dose of indoor entertainment. Small children and primary-age kids enjoy it most. Combine it with the funicular and tower on a single Petřín outing for the best value and variety.
Hours
Daily 10:00–20:00 (to 18:00 winter)
Price
Adults ~120 Kč, children ~90 Kč
Getting there
Petřín funicular from Újezd to the top, then a short walk
Insider tip: Combine with the funicular ride and the lookout tower for a fun, low-cost half-day on the hill.
3.Prague Planetarium
The Prague Planetarium, on the edge of the vast Stromovka park in Holešovice, is one of the largest planetariums in the world, with a huge projection dome that immerses audiences in the night sky and beyond. Its programme of shows spans the stars, planets and constellations, space exploration and astronomy, some tailored specifically for children and families, using modern projection technology to create spectacular, enveloping visuals overhead. It's an engaging, educational treat for curious kids and a great indoor option when the weather turns, though it's worth checking the schedule in advance for show times and language, as many are in Czech (some cater to English speakers or are largely visual). The planetarium sits right beside the Výstaviště exhibition grounds and the beautiful, sprawling Stromovka park, so a visit combines easily with fresh air, playgrounds and space to run around — as well as the nearby Sea World aquarium and the historic Křižík fountain in summer. Affordable and enriching, it makes a rewarding half-day for families with school-age children interested in space and science, and a welcome change of pace from the historic sightseeing in the centre.
Hours
Varies by show; typically Tue–Sun
Price
Shows ~150 Kč; family tickets available
Getting there
Tram 12, 17 to Výstaviště, on the edge of Stromovka park
Insider tip: Check the schedule for an English or family-friendly show, and pair it with a run around Stromovka park.
4.National Technical Museum
The National Technical Museum (Národní technické muzeum) is one of Prague's best family attractions, a treasure trove of transport, science, industry and technology that captivates children and adults alike. Its showstopper is the grand Transport Hall, a soaring space packed with gleaming vintage cars, motorcycles, locomotives, aeroplanes suspended overhead and even a hot-air balloon, tracing the history of getting around — an instant hit with kids. Beyond it, dozens of exhibitions explore astronomy, printing, photography, architecture, mining (with a walk-through mock coal mine in the basement), household technology, measurement and more, many with interactive elements that invite hands-on exploration. It's spacious, engaging and educational without feeling like a lecture, and the sheer variety means there's something to grab every age and interest. Set near the green expanse of Letná park, with its beer garden and playgrounds and superb views over the river, it combines well with outdoor time. Reasonably priced with family tickets available, and entirely indoors, it's an ideal rainy-day plan or a rewarding half-day whatever the weather. For inquisitive children — especially those who love vehicles and gadgets — it's one of the most enjoyable museums in the city.
Hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00
Price
Adults ~260 Kč, children ~130 Kč, family tickets
Getting there
Tram 1, 8, 12, 25, 26 to Letenské náměstí, near Letná park
Insider tip: The vast transport hall of vintage cars, planes and trains hanging overhead is the wow moment for kids.
5.Sea World Praha
Sea World (Mořský svět) is the largest saltwater aquarium in the Czech Republic, tucked inside the Výstaviště exhibition grounds in Holešovice. Though compact compared with the giant aquariums of coastal cities, it delivers plenty of colour and wonder for younger children, with tanks recreating tropical seas and coral reefs teeming with vividly patterned fish, alongside sharks, stingrays, moray eels, seahorses, clownfish and other marine life. Highlights include a large reef tank and touch pools, and the whole visit is easily managed in an hour or so, making it a perfect bite-sized indoor activity rather than a full day out. Its real strength is its location: it sits right beside the Prague Planetarium and the vast Stromovka park, and close to the funfair and summer fountain shows at Výstaviště, so you can easily string together an aquarium visit, a star show, a playground and a picnic into a varied family day in this green corner of the city. It's an especially good choice on a wet or cold day when you need a warm, engaging indoor option for small children. Affordable and cheerful, Sea World is a reliable little crowd-pleaser for families with young kids.
Hours
Daily 10:00–18:00
Price
Adults ~320 Kč, children ~220 Kč
Getting there
Tram 6, 12, 17 to Výstaviště Holešovice, in the exhibition grounds
Insider tip: Small but colourful — good as a short indoor stop paired with the neighbouring planetarium or park.
6.Kingdom of Railways
Kingdom of Railways (Království železnic) is the largest model railway exhibition in the Czech Republic, and a guaranteed hit with children and railway enthusiasts of every age. Housed in Smíchov, it presents a vast, lovingly detailed miniature landscape of the Czech lands — Prague's landmarks, Bohemian towns, countryside, mountains and industry — crisscrossed by scores of model trains humming along hundreds of metres of track. The magic for kids lies in the interactivity: dozens of buttons dotted around the layout trigger little events and vehicles, day turns to night with atmospheric lighting, and there's endless tiny detail to spot in the animated scenes, from fire engines rushing out to football matches in progress. It's an entirely indoor, weatherproof attraction that easily holds young children's attention, and it doubles as a charming, low-key introduction to Czech geography and landmarks in miniature. Family tickets keep the cost reasonable, and its Smíchov location by the Anděl metro and Manifesto Market makes it easy to combine with lunch and other activities. On a rainy day, or simply as a change from castles and cathedrals, it's one of the most reliably delightful family stops in Prague for the under-tens.
Hours
Daily 09:00–19:00
Price
Adults ~260 Kč, children ~180 Kč, family tickets
Getting there
Metro B to Anděl, a short walk in Smíchov
Insider tip: Press the interactive buttons to trigger trains, cars and tiny events — kids can spend an hour just here.
7.Chocolate Museum (Choco-Story)
The Chocolate Museum (Choco-Story) on Celetná street in the heart of the Old Town is a fun, unabashedly crowd-pleasing little attraction that appeals to families and anyone with a sweet tooth. Spread over a few floors, it charts the history of chocolate from the ancient Maya and Aztecs, who first drank cacao, through its arrival in Europe and its transformation into the bars and pralines we know today, illustrated with displays, old wrappers, moulds and a collection of chocolate-making artefacts. The real draw, especially for children, is the sensory side: entry typically includes chocolate tastings along the way and a live demonstration by a chocolatier hand-making pralines, which visitors get to sample fresh. It won't take long — perhaps 45 minutes to an hour — making it an easy, cheerful stop while exploring the Old Town, and a welcome sugary reward for children flagging after a morning of sightseeing. There's a shop selling handmade chocolates and gifts on the way out. While modest and touristy, it's engaging and tasty enough to earn its keep as a quick family diversion, particularly on a cold or wet afternoon when a warm, sweet indoor treat is exactly what's needed.
Hours
Daily 09:30–19:00
Price
Adults ~270 Kč, children ~180 Kč (with tastings)
Getting there
Metro B to Náměstí Republiky; on Celetná in the Old Town
Insider tip: Tickets usually include tastings and a live praline-making demo — sweet motivation for tired little legs.
8.Stromovka Park
Stromovka is Prague's largest and one of its most beautiful parks, a sweeping 95-hectare expanse of woodland, meadows, ponds and tree-lined avenues in Holešovice that began life as a royal hunting ground in the 13th century. For families it's a wonderful free antidote to the crowds and cobbles of the centre: acres of open green space to run and picnic, several playgrounds, tranquil lakes with waterfowl, and a network of flat, well-surfaced paths ideal for cycling, scooting, skating and buggies. You can rent bikes nearby and explore at leisure, feed the ducks, or simply let children roam and burn off energy. The park adjoins the Výstaviště exhibition grounds — home to the Planetarium, Sea World aquarium, a small funfair and, in summer, the Křižík musical fountain shows — so it links easily to a whole cluster of family attractions, while Prague Zoo lies just across the river. Peaceful, spacious and beautifully landscaped, especially lovely in autumn colour or spring bloom, Stromovka offers the perfect low-cost, restorative half-day outdoors for families needing a break from sightseeing. Bring a picnic, a ball and, if you can, some wheels.
Hours
Always open
Price
Free
Getting there
Tram 12, 17 to Výstaviště; on the edge of Holešovice
Insider tip: Rent bikes or scooters and explore the ponds and paths — it's Prague's biggest, greenest playground.