Milan travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia
Italy's largest science museum with Leonardo da Vinci's machine models, a full-size submarine, trains and aircraft. Hands-on exhibits for all ages.
Parco Sempione
Milan's 47-hectare central park with playgrounds, open lawns, a lake and the Arena Civica. Perfect for children to run around after museum visits.
Castello Sforzesco & Grounds
The castle grounds (free) include open courtyards perfect for exploration. The Egyptian Museum and Rondanini Pietà inside are family-friendly discoveries.
Duomo Rooftop Terraces
Children love the forest of Gothic spires and the Madonnina statue. Arrive early to avoid queues. Use the lift for younger children.
Acquario Civico di Milano
Milan's charming Art Nouveau aquarium (1906) in Parco Sempione — fish, turtles, and Marine exhibits in an historic building.
Idroscalo Park (Outdoor Lake)
Milan's 'sea' — a 3km artificial lake created in the 1920s with beaches, pedal boats, cycling paths and a children's play area. 30 min from the city.
Leolandia Theme Park
Family theme park 30km from Milan with Legoland Discovery Centre area, rides, shows and cartoon characters. Best for ages 3-10.
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Hotel Principe di Savoia
Meliá Milano
Hotel Cavour
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
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Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
The Castello Sforzesco grounds are free and offer large open spaces ideal for children to run around
Pre-book Last Supper well in advance if children aged 8+ are interested in history — the visit is short (15 min) and structured
ATM metro tickets cover children under 10 free with a paying adult
Many restaurants serve lunch from 12:30PM — arriving at 12:30 avoids peak hour queues
Pharmacies (farmacia — green cross sign) are numerous and stock nappies, formula, and children's medicine
Milan's streets are not pushchair-friendly in the historic centre — cobblestones in Brera and Navigli require a sturdy stroller
Piazza del Duomo street performers entertain children; keep a close eye on bags around crowds