The metropolis can be safely called the Russian capital of family vacations. In every large Moscow shopping center, there is a huge playground or a miracle town, where excellent conditions have been created for recreation and education of representatives of the younger generation.
Studying the world around us, the basics of professions is not a joke! Entertainment for children in Moscow helps girls and boys to find a worthy place in life, to realize, growing up, their dreams and original ideas.
Each metropolitan museum has special educational programs, excursions designed for all age groups of young citizens. Not a single sports center, water park is complete without children's and teenage clubs. In the parks of the metropolis from morning to evening, master classes, circles, all kinds of sections work. All of them create a unique environment for the formation of successful personalities.
Dream island
The park is located in the southern part of the metropolis, its attractions, shopping galleries, restaurants, thematic areas, sports facilities occupy 100 hectares. All of them are parts of a single structure, the height of the main tower of which is over 70 meters. There is a cinema in the park, where screenings are held simultaneously in 17 halls, a concert hall for 3,500 spectators.
There is a landscape park on the "Dream Island". You don't have to travel the world to feel the atmosphere of Italian, American, Spanish streets. On the territory of the complex there are quarters with copies of buildings - business cards of different states.
At the moment, there are 9 thematic zones in the park: the worlds of Pinocchio and the smoothies, monsters and dangerous otherworldly creatures, the jungle, the city of the future, the Snow Queen's castle, the reality created by the Hello Kitty brand, and New York, where ninja turtles live.
KidZania
An educational and gaming park of the European level operates in the Aviapark shopping center. The entertainment complex has its own currency, girls and boys earn "money" by participating in a large-scale business game.
In the park, conditions have been created for children to master various professions, including a reporter, cook, actor, policeman, doctor, postman, and musician. KidZania has a chocolate factory, an animation studio, and all kinds of creative workshops.
On the streets of the wonderful state there are shopping and business districts, copies of famous buildings, monuments, squares, attractions. There are recreation areas for adults in the park.
An important nuance: photography and video filming in areas where children play are prohibited. Entry to KidZania is free for babies under 1 year old. Children under 7 years old can only visit the park with their parents.
VDNKh
The exhibition complex includes the Ostankino Park, the Main Botanical Garden, the Children's Embassy, the Oceanarium, the city farm, the House of Culture and other interesting objects in terms of children's recreation. On the territory of VDNKh there are museums where young visitors can learn a lot about the history of astronautics and technology, admire three-dimensional paintings, listen to ancient music, and control real robots. Here is one of the largest rope parks in Europe and the "Virtuality" complex with fashionable interactive attractions.
The most popular of the VDNKh playgrounds are Fantastic City and Cosmos. Those who study military history will be interested in seeing a three-dimensional exposition dedicated to the battle of Moscow. Among the entertainment areas of the exhibition complex there are those intended for both children and adults' leisure, for example: "Fisherman's Village", the "Dymov Ceramics" manufactory.
City farm
Muscovites call the family educational center at VDNKh the territory of joy. The farm covers 4 hectares. Rest here can be combined with the study of the animal world, communication with smaller brothers, participation in interactive holidays
The farm is inhabited by goats, cows, rabbits, striped raccoons, sheep, nutria, chickens, geese, peacocks, laboratory mice. The friendly family of animals includes a donkey, a pony, and a reindeer.
All of them willingly pose in front of photo and video cameras, persistently beg for treats.
The farm has a pond, a cozy cafe, greenhouses and greenhouses. Master classes are constantly held in the educational center, where girls and boys learn to make crafts from natural materials.
The farm staff organizes open lessons for schoolchildren, individual, group lessons for preschool visitors.
Moskvarium
The Oceanarium at VDNKh is very easy to find - it is located next to the Cosmos pavilion. On the territory of the huge building there are 80 aquariums and 7 pools where you can swim with dolphins, a playground for water shows and a children's toy store.
Representatives of 600 species of freshwater and marine fish and animals live in the aquarium. In it you can see whales, sharks, octopuses, rays, jellyfish, turtles, crocodiles.
Moskvarium consists of various thematic zones, including those dedicated to Russian regions and exotic corners of the planet. The Oceanarium conducts lectures for audiences of different ages, master classes on making jewelry from natural materials, sand crafts, paintings, toys.
Here, young guests are taught the secrets of creating mini-greenhouses and winter gardens.
Panda Park
The network of rope parks in buildings and in the open air covers the territory of the megalopolis and Russia. In Moscow, Panda Parks operate in Sokolniki, Mitino, Izmailovo and other districts of the capital.
The parks can be visited by girls, boys aged 3 and older. All sessions in entertainment centers are held using safety structures.
Among the most popular park attractions: climbing walls, bridges with all kinds of obstacles, labyrinths of intersecting ropes. The routes for children and teenagers are tailored to the different physical capacities of young adventurers.
Here children can play Indians, cowboys, miners. An important caveat: access to a number of attractions is closed for children whose height is less than 110 centimeters. For those whose height is 90-110 centimeters, special routes are equipped in the parks.
Zoo
One of the oldest European zoos, home to more than 10,000 individuals, is located in the center of the capital. In the park you can see bears, cheetahs, tigers, manuls, elephants, giraffes, hippos, wolves, deer, waterfowl and birds of prey.
For Muscovites (holders of social cards) and privileged categories of Russian citizens, admission is free. The park is open daily from 9.00 to 18.00 hours (the departments of exotic animals and reptiles have a slightly different schedule).
Ticket prices, the cost of excursions on weekdays, weekends, and holidays differ, so it is better to check information about them in advance on the official website of the institution. There is a lecture hall for young guests at the zoo, where experts conduct classes on environmental protection.
Girls and boys who are passionate about art will find it interesting to visit the museum located in the park and see works in the genre of animalism.
City of Masterslavl
A miniature model of the Russian metropolis is part of a grandiose interactive project. Its goal: development, socialization, career guidance of representatives of the younger generation. Masterslavl is open every day for Muscovites and guests of the capital aged 2 to 14 years old, there are 2 ticket options for visiting it: hourly and all day.
The city-state has its own "legislative base", currency, tax system.Classes in Masterslavl are held in a playful way. Boys and girls can learn in it about any of 260 professions, feel like drivers, customs officers, housing and communal services workers, bakers, sellers, hairdressers, waiters, furniture makers, veterinarians, museum employees ... In the wonderful city there are special schools and workshops where young citizens are taught the basics of their chosen professions.
Sokolniki Park
The natural and historical park covers over 500 hectares. There are 13 ponds on its territory. In summer, on the reservoirs, you can see a fascinating sight: the blooming of water lilies. The park consists of 3 main zones: walking, reserved, cultural and historical.
The Sokolniki sports complex, the tennis town, the Leader entertainment center are located here. Important components of the recreation area are a climbing wall, Panda Park, a go-kart track, and a skate park.
In Sokolniki, there are bicycle and sports equipment rental points. Playgrounds in the park are located next to ponds, large sports and entertainment facilities.
The game zones are interesting in that there are no absolutely identical ones among them. There are several concert venues in Sokolniki, where children's shows are regularly held. Young guests who are fond of history and art always strive to go on excursions to the park museum in order to participate in its quests.
Waterpark Caribia
The entertainment and recreation complex is known for its water attractions, swimming pools, baths, saunas. Conditions for active health-improving family recreation are created in "Karibia", shows are constantly held for the audience of different ages, where children have the opportunity to participate in entertaining contests and win prizes.
The water park is open daily. For its young visitors, whose height is less than 120 centimeters, admission is free. A huge number of water slides are installed in "Caribia". Age restrictions apply to these attractions, which can be found out in advance on the water park website. On the territory of the complex there is a children's playground with special safe water slides for the youngest guests.
Darwin Museum
Among the 400 thousand exhibits of the museum, there are many that will surely interest young visitors and help to learn more about the history of life on Earth. The institution has special programs, excursions aimed at representatives of the younger generation are provided.
Muscovites, guests of the capital in its halls can see skeletons, stuffed animals of extinct birds and animals, works of famous animal painters, rare ancient books, including those dedicated to dragons. creatures.
The museum halls broadcast audio recordings of bird voices, growls of predators, there is a collection of live insects, interactive classes on environmental protection are regularly held with the participation of famous scientists and travelers.
Husky Land
The ethno-cultural amusement park is dedicated to the life of the northern peoples, it is focused on family recreation and school tourism. The complex is annually visited by 150 thousand girls and boys. Its territory is divided into 5 thematic zones.
In "Husky Land" there is a farm of northern sled dogs, there is a village where you can get acquainted with the everyday life of a hunter, a shaman, see a Chukchi yaranga, an Itelmen dwelling. Fire show, shamanic dances, photo sessions in national costumes, master classes for playing the jew's harp are just a few items from a very impressive list of park entertainment.
Husky Land has its own reindeer farm, a park for walking, playing with dogs, a dog sledding track, a shooting range, a game room, a military meadow, a restaurant, whose menu includes dishes of national cuisine.
Planetarium
The Moscow Planetarium is considered one of the largest of its kind in the world. Its main task is to popularize scientific knowledge. The unique building consists of several levels. An important part of the building: a functioning observatory, from where scientists observe space objects.
In order for young and adult visitors to the planetarium to see the starry sky in miniature, one has to go down to the underground hall. The exhibition on the history of space exploration, popular with guests of all ages, is at the top level.
A separate section of the planetarium is occupied by a collection of astronomical instruments. The building houses a Saturday family lecture hall for the study of astronomy, a fascinating science theater for kids, and a similar school for secondary school students.
Museum of entertaining sciences "Experimentanium"
A visit to the museum helps young citizens master the school curriculum, learn a lot about the world around them. And most importantly: it provides an opportunity to conduct scientific experiments, workshops, experiments. The private museum houses over 300 unique interactive exhibits. Many of them arrived in the capital of Russia from America and European countries, where such establishments are found everywhere.
The museum consists of 7 sections, including those devoted to the achievements of optics, mechanics, acoustics, and the automotive industry. Each of the devices located in the halls is functional, you can touch it with your hands, turn on and off the mechanism.
In the building you can see devices that clearly show how sea waves, tornadoes, clouds are formed. Experimentanium regularly holds shows, master classes, organizes lessons, film screenings of scientific films.
Family Park "Fairy Tale"
The complex of numerous attractions covers more than 3 hectares. The entrance to its territory is free. "Fairy Tale" consists of several thematic zones. There is also a rope park, Husky Land, a petting zoo, a castle for fans of quests, an equestrian center, Dinopark, a skating rink, and a cinema.
The "Fairy Tale" has a Ferris wheel with covered booths, a special room is equipped where everyone can listen to magical stories. As for the attractions: in the entertainment complex they are for any age and taste - from space to primitive.
For fans of extreme sports, a 40-meter tower for jumping, "Shaker", Russian mountain have been erected. For younger guests, the park offers quieter rides: trampolines, a car city, simulators, a toy pond with fish, carousels "Elephants", "Horses", all kinds of swings.
Observation deck Panorama 360
The ultra-modern construction is a well-known landmark of the Federation-Vostok skyscraper located in the Moscow-City business center. The observation deck allows you to admire the panorama of the metropolis in the dark and during the day from a height of over 370 meters.
This part of the tower houses a restaurant, an ice cream factory, a souvenir shop, and art objects. The observation deck is considered the record holder among similar European structures. Kids under 5 years old can visit it for free.
For girls and boys, organizers of excursions to the sights offer a whole entertainment program with a visit to an ice cream factory, a projection show, participation in a quest, games with animators, receiving photos and souvenirs as a keepsake. All this is included in the cost of entrance tickets.
Museum of illusions
A popular museum is located on the Arbat. Its halls house more than 100 unique exhibits, including paintings, installations created using 3D technologies. You can and should take pictures here, because the pictures capture the stay of small and large visitors in parallel worlds, fantastic realities.
Near the objects of the art platform there are recommendations for "dummies" on how to make successful photos and videos. The museum also offers the services of a professional photographer.The building houses a gift shop with a wide range of original decor items.
Giant's house
There are similar attractions in different cities of Russia, but the capital ones (located at VDNKh and Arbat) are considered the best. The giant's house allows you to feel like a guest in the world of magical creatures. If we think logically: a whole family of fairy-tale characters lives in it.
The rooms of the house look very authentic. Huge things, interior items, toys, books, sports equipment give the impression that the giants left for a minute and will return soon. The attraction operates daily, it makes a lasting impression on those who believe in miracles. Young Muscovites and guests of the capital who are under 5 years old can visit it for free.
Children's city of professions "KidBurg"
The Wonder City is open daily. There is a whole network of parks with this name in the metropolis. KidBurg is a large-scale educational and entertainment project where children learn the basics of a profession, get their first work books, and earn money.
Every child here can bake cookies under the supervision of professionals and treat their parents to a treat, work in the editorial office of a newspaper, fire department, theater, mine, port, court, perform on the theater stage, head a detective agency, trade in a flower shop ...
The amazing city has an employment service that will help a young guest find something to his liking, schools of arts, magic, dancing, a center for robots and a "real" time machine.
Moreon water park
The multifunctional complex is considered the largest among similar establishments in the city and the Moscow region. It receives visitors daily. For adults, the water park has extreme attractions, hydromassage pools, rooms for spa treatments. In "Moreon" there are various baths, including those built on the model of the Roman baths. They are also open to younger guests.
For those who, due to age restrictions, cannot ride on large water slides, the water park offers an alternative: a playground on the water. It has a lot of exciting rides and a pirate ship ready to set sail for distant shores at any moment. In addition, young guests in the water park will find a magic labyrinth, a prize room, and classes in the fitness center.
Entertainment center ExitGames
Family quest parks of the same name are located in different Russian cities. The capital's gaming center attracts the attention of Muscovites and guests of the megalopolis with its cozy atmosphere. He is adored by fans of virtual attractions, board and outdoor games, puzzles, travel to fictional realities. The park specializes in organizing children's parties, graduations, corporate events.
His most popular quests allow him to be aboard a ghost ship, in the Potterian, to take part in an intergalactic expedition. Here you can meet comic book heroes, wander in the labyrinth, shoot from "laser weapons", play hide and seek, and do rock climbing. For the little ones, who are still too early to participate in quests, there is a dry pool with balls in the park.
Walk in the dark
The unusual museum is located in the building of the Riviera shopping and entertainment center. It can be attended by children aged 7 and over. Guides of the "invisible museum": blind or visually impaired people.
Some of the adults consider excursions in the world of darkness too cruel, but, according to the organizers of the project, this is a real opportunity for minors to gain a unique experience, a lesson in tolerance, and learn to take care of their own health. The museum is divided into "dark" and "light" parts. The first one consists of 5 rooms.
They simulate the atmosphere of a busy part of the street, an apartment, a retail store, an exhibition hall, a cafe. The second (illuminated) part contains exhibits that introduce visitors to the Braille alphabet, biographies of great blind people, and interesting medical facts.
Center for extraterrestrial entertainment LaserLand
The entertainment center network is a model of "real" space stations. They are located in shopping centers in major Russian cities. There are 4 objects of the LaserLand network in the metropolis, each of which is popular with guests and residents of the capital.
The entertainment complex, where you can play laser tag, bowling, pixel mini-golf, is aimed at fans of family outdoor activities. The lower age bracket for young visitors starts at the age of 6.
The creators of its concept position the center for extraterrestrial entertainment as an alternative to computer games. A visit to a fantastic reality, outdoor games develop a team spirit among the participants of quests and competitions, teach mutual assistance, strengthen self-confidence.
Amusement Park "Lukomorye"
Park of fairy tales on the territory of the state farm named after V.I. Lenin is considered unique. You will need to stand in line for at least 10 minutes on a weekday to get to the entertainment complex. This process will take longer over the weekend.
The visit to the park is absolutely free. Young and adult guests are attracted by its wonderful atmosphere. Heroes of the books of Pushkin, Nosov, Russian folk tales, beloved by many generations, live in the magical, man-made dimension.
A huge castle, a cable car, a fountain, sculptures of magical characters, Baba Yaga's hut, trampolines, a rope track, swings and carousels peacefully coexist in the meadows and streets of Lukomorya. There is a small cafe in the park. An important nuance: any means of transportation (except for strollers for babies) are prohibited in Lukomorye.
Puppet Theatre
There are more than 10 puppet theaters in Moscow, in the repertoire of which a special place is occupied by performances based on folk and author's tales, works of writers included in the school literature course.
There is strong competition between entertainment establishments, but the main one was and remains the theater named after S.V. Obraztsova. His productions are targeted at different age groups. The theater has two unique museums, one of which is dedicated to the history of puppets. The institution is an active participant in children's and teenage cultural and educational programs.
If books cause negative emotions in a child, experts advise starting the process of learning to read by watching fascinating puppet shows. The theater actively uses the format of interactive game shows in its performances.
Durov Animal Theater
The entertainment establishment is over 100 years old. "Grandpa Durov's Corner" is not a circus in the usual sense, because in the theater, animals become full-fledged participants in exciting attractions.
It was here in Russia that they began to conduct the first experiments in zoopsychology, to develop methods for soft training of wild animals, scientists tried to unravel the secrets of hypnosis, the structure of the brain of animals, the effect of ionization on organisms. Since its inception, the theater has been headed by representatives of the Durov dynasty. It consists of old and new buildings, small and large stages.
The latter can accommodate over 300 spectators. The theater has its own museum and two attractions (including the mouse railway). His performances are always popular, they are designed for children of preschool and primary school age.
Izmailovsky park
The Natural and Historical Park is one of the largest European recreational areas. It includes two forest parks, birch groves, oak and linden forests, a pond. There are a number of famous architectural monuments, the eponymous park of culture and recreation.
In Izmailovsky 500 species of plants grow, hedgehogs, squirrels, muskrats, weasels, 75 species of birds live. The park is open around the clock, admission is free. A separate part of Izmailovsky is occupied by amusement complexes, playgrounds, sports grounds.The park has a 5D cinema, two Ferris wheels.
An important caveat: children's attractions are open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday. As for animation programs, outdoor performances: they take place only on weekends in the warm season and start from mid-spring.
Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard
At the same time, the hall of the most famous Russian stationary circus can be 2 thousand spectators. At the entrance to the building, there is a monument to Yuri Nikulin, who went down in the history of Russian art as a talented circus artist, genius comedian and no less successful leader.
Experts talk about a creative crisis in circus art, but the entertainment establishment refutes the claims of the pessimists. Colorful shows at the Nikulin Circus are very popular with viewers of all ages.
His programs amaze with their variety, a special atmosphere of joy, faith in miracles. Every year new unique entertainment programs appear in the circus, whose source of inspiration is fantastic books, films, classic adventure works, fairy tales of the peoples of the world.
Dinosaur park
Dinopark is part of the famous metropolitan park "Fairy Tale". An important advantage of the park: you can touch the figures of prehistoric animals with your hands. In the dinopark, you can see with your own eyes what the representatives of 50 species of giant reptiles looked like.
There is a paid entrance fee, ticket prices on weekends are about 20% higher than on weekdays. The technologies used in the creation of an interactive project allow you to feel like archaeologists, take part in excavations, travel with the help of a magic time machine to the ice age, learn a lot about prehistoric animals.
Dinopark for walks is traditionally chosen by lovers of selfies, photo shoots, those who are interested in the history of the planet and simply strive to spend their leisure time in an unusual place.
House of fairy tales "Once upon a time"
There are 2 museums with this name in the metropolis (at VDNKh and in Izmailovo Park). They form a single cultural space aimed at popularizing Russian folk and author's tales.
The Pinocchio Museum is also part of the House of Fairy Tales, because it was originally planned that the organizers would create separate expositions for each hero.
School excursions are held on the works of Perrault, Chukovsky, Pushkin and other wonderful authors, family holidays, charity events. The House of Fairy Tales holds unique theatrical performances, in which viewers aged 3 to 12 become full participants.
Here, girls and boys have the opportunity to try on the costumes of their favorite characters, feel like a part of the magical world, and touch the amazing world of creativity.
