Explora - Il Museo dei Bambini di Roma
Rating
Family of 4
USD 40-60 (admission for 2 adults and 2 children)
Duration
1.5-2 hours
Best Ages
1-10
About
Explora — Il Museo dei Bambini di Roma — is Rome's only dedicated children's museum and one of the finest family attractions in the entire city. Modeled after successful children's museums in North America and Northern Europe, Explora offers young children an immersive, entirely hands-on experience built around exploration, discovery, and play. The museum is consistently ranked among Rome's top family attractions, with a 4.
4-star Google rating from over 5,000 reviews.
The museum is organized around real-world environments recreated at child scale: a supermarket where children can shop and check out, a bank where they can learn about money, a car and road-safety area, a working water and science zone, and a beautiful outdoor garden for younger children. Everything is touchable, climbable, and interactive — the opposite of a traditional museum experience. Adults accompany children throughout but the emphasis is firmly on child-led exploration.
Explora operates on a strict 105-minute session system, with timed entry throughout the day from Tuesday through Sunday. Advance booking through the museum's website is strongly recommended — popular weekend slots sell out well ahead of time. The on-site cafe is excellent for a post-museum lunch or snack.
Located near Piazza del Popolo and Villa Borghese, Explora fits naturally into a family day in Rome's northern neighborhoods.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Nursing / Changing
true
Kid Meals
true
Setting
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Tuesday-Friday mornings during the first session (10:00-11:45 AM) for the fewest crowds
Wait Times
Book in advance — the museum operates on fixed time slots and sells out on weekends
Nearby Food
The museum has an on-site cafe for light meals and snacks. The Flaminio neighborhood surrounding the museum has several trattorias and cafes within a 5-minute walk. Piazza del Popolo is a 10-minute walk away.
Why Kids Love It
Rome's only children's museum lets kids pretend to drive a car, shop at a supermarket, work in a bank, and explore a real garden — it's entirely hands-on and entirely designed for children under 12.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Explora operates on fixed 105-minute sessions — arrive at the start of your session as entry is not permitted after the session begins.
- The museum closes on Mondays — plan your Rome schedule accordingly.
- There is an on-site cafe serving light meals and snacks, open to both museum visitors and the public.
What to Bring
- Advance booking confirmation on your phone or printed
- Comfortable clothes for active play
- A light snack for after the session — children often exit hungry from all the activity
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 40-60 (admission for 2 adults and 2 children)
Tips to Save
- Book directly on the museum website — the museum operates on fixed 105-minute sessions and popular slots sell out.
- Children under 12 months are free.
- Family tickets offer savings over individual admissions.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:00 – 1:45 PM, 3:00 – 4:45 PM, 5:00 – 6:45 PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:00 – 1:45 PM, 3:00 – 4:45 PM, 5:00 – 6:45 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:00 – 1:45 PM, 3:00 – 4:45 PM, 5:00 – 6:45 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:00 – 1:45 PM, 3:00 – 4:45 PM, 5:00 – 6:45 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:00 – 1:45 PM, 3:00 – 4:45 PM, 5:00 – 6:45 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:00 – 1:45 PM, 3:00 – 4:45 PM, 5:00 – 6:45 PM
