New indoor attractions in Bangalore for 2026
Summer: beat the afternoon heat
Spend mornings outdoors at Lalbagh or Cubbon Park and move indoors after lunch. Museums near Cubbon Park and the aquarium at Palace Grounds keep you out of the sun. If the family wants water, Fun World's Water World next door runs 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with 100% nylon clothing required on water rides. See summer indoor places.
Monsoon: plan for rain
Pick places with everything under one roof. At Aquarium Paradise, the tunnel, jellyfish room, waterfalls and lounge are all inside one building. Snow City, also indoors, is right next door. Bags and backpacks are not allowed at the aquarium and there is no storage, so leave rain gear in the car. See monsoon indoor places.
Holidays: book ahead
Weekends and public holidays draw the biggest crowds. Aquarium tickets cost ₹599 for adults and ₹549 for kids on those days, compared with ₹499 and ₹449 on weekdays. Book online a day ahead with B2G1 to get three tickets for the price of two.
| Aquarium Paradise ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
What's inside Aquarium Paradise
- What it calls India's longest underwater tunnel.
- Freshwater and marine fish, including moray eel, alligator gar, tarpon and sun catfish.
- A jellyfish room with reflective walls, and indoor waterfalls.
- Interactive zones and educational displays.
- An expert diver's fish-feeding every day at 6:30 PM.
- A mermaid show on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM, free with entry and subject to availability. Confirm on the mermaid page.
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.
Other indoor options across the city
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum for science.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium for sky shows.
- National Gallery of Modern Art and the Indian Music Experience for culture.
- Mall arcades and play zones for short visits.
Check current fees and closing days before you go.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is open every day, 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, at Palace Grounds opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006. Weekday tickets are ₹499 for adults and ₹449 for kids, and weekend tickets are ₹599 and ₹549. It shares the complex with Fun World and Snow City.
FAQs
Which indoor attraction works in both summer and monsoon?
Aquarium Paradise is fully indoors and open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, so heat and rain do not affect the visit.
Are aquarium tickets more expensive on holidays?
Yes. On weekends and holidays adults pay ₹599 and kids ₹549, compared with ₹499 and ₹449 on weekdays.
Is Snow City next to Aquarium Paradise?
Yes. Both are in the Fun World complex at Palace Grounds.
Can I store a bag at the aquarium?
No. Bags and backpacks are not allowed and there is no bag storage.