Places to visit in Bangalore with kids on the weekend
A Saturday or Sunday plan
- Morning: Cubbon Park or Lalbagh while it is cool.
- Lunch: eat before the aquarium. Outside food is not allowed inside.
- 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM: mermaid show at Aquarium Paradise, about 10 minutes, free with entry. Times can change, so check the mermaid page.
- Afternoon: the underwater tunnel, jellyfish room and indoor waterfalls.
- 6:30 PM: diver feeding, if the kids still have energy.
Other weekend options with kids
- Fun World: 90+ rides and Water World in the same complex. Kids pay ₹999 and adults ₹1,499 on weekends. See the Water World page.
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: hands-on science.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: weekend sky shows. Check times.
- Bannerghatta Biological Park: a full outdoor day.
- Snow City: next to the aquarium.
Check third-party fees and hours on their official sites.
Weekend versus weekday
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Weekends cost ₹100 more per ticket and have mermaid shows. Wednesdays also have shows at the weekday price, if your kids have a school holiday. Tickets are valid for one entry on the booked day, so plan the aquarium as one visit and keep the park or museum for before or after.
Saving on weekend tickets
- B2G1: buy 2 get 1 free, booked online a day ahead. See B2G1.
- AQUA100: ₹100 off online bookings.
- COMBO20: 20% off a Fun World and aquarium combo.
Packing for the aquarium
- No bags or backpacks, and no bag storage.
- Infant food and water bottles are fine.
- Phone photos are allowed.
- The ground floor is wheelchair accessible, with free wheelchairs on request.
More: one-day trips with kids and indoor weekend activities.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is an indoor aquarium at Palace Grounds, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru. It has freshwater and marine fish, a jellyfish room, indoor waterfalls and a diver-led fish feeding at 6:30 PM every day. It is open daily from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
FAQs
Is there a mermaid show on weekends?
Yes, it is listed on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM, subject to change. Show timings keep changing, so call +91 96063 11881 or ask the staff before you come.
What do kids pay at the aquarium on weekends?
₹549 for kids between 80 cm and 140 cm.
Is the weekend price different at Fun World?
Adults pay ₹1,499 on weekends versus ₹1,199 on weekdays. Kids pay ₹999.
Do I need to book a day ahead?
Only for the B2G1 offer. Standard tickets can be booked online or bought at the counter until 7:15 PM.
Can we bring snacks?
Not inside the aquarium, except infant food and water bottles. Fun World allows outside food.