Indoor places for kids in Bangalore, sorted by age
Toddlers and preschoolers
- Aquarium Paradise: big tanks at eye level, the jellyfish room and indoor waterfalls hold short attention spans. The ground floor is wheelchair accessible, which also helps if you push a stroller. Infant food and water bottles are allowed.
- Indoor play areas in malls: soft play zones in the larger malls suit this age. Check their age limits and fees.
Ages 5 to 9
- Mermaid show: free with aquarium entry on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM, about 10 minutes, subject to change. Confirm on the mermaid page.
- Mermaid Makeover Experience: a kids add-on you can book on the offers page.
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: hands-on science galleries near Cubbon Park. Check current fees.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: sky shows that hold this age group well.
Note: Mermaid show timings keep changing. Always call +91 96063 11881 or check with the staff at the ticket counter before you come for the mermaid show.
Ages 10 and up
- Fish spotting challenge: give them a list from the fish page and ask them to find a moray eel, an alligator gar, a tarpon and a sun catfish.
- Diver feeding at 6:30 PM: older kids like watching how the diver moves around the fish.
- HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum: aircraft and engines for kids into planes.
- Snow City: in the same complex as the aquarium, for a cold-weather session. Check their current fees.
Aquarium tickets
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
B2G1 gives buy 2 get 1 free when you book online a day ahead, which helps a family of three. See B2G1 details. Bags and backpacks are not allowed inside and there is no bag storage, so pack light.
Related: indoor places for toddlers and things to do in Bangalore for kids.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise sits inside the Fun World complex at Palace Grounds, next to Fun World and Snow City. Tickets start at ₹449 for kids on weekdays, a visit takes 1 to 2 hours, and you can call +91 96063 11881 with questions.
FAQs
Is there a minimum age for Aquarium Paradise?
No. There is no age restriction for visiting. Kids tickets apply from 80 cm to 140 cm.
Can I bring baby food inside the aquarium?
Yes. Outside food is not allowed, but infant food and water bottles are fine.
Which indoor place suits a 10-year-old?
Older kids enjoy the fish spotting, the diver feeding at 6:30 PM and science museums like the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum.
Is the mermaid show on every day?
No. It is listed for Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Timings can change, so confirm at the counter or on the mermaid page. Show timings keep changing, so call +91 96063 11881 or ask the staff before you come.
Can we bring a school bag for the kids?
No. Bags and backpacks are not allowed and there is no bag storage inside.