Things to Do For Kids in Venice
If you are looking for free things to do with kids, Venice has several options. For starters, you can visit Ca’ Rezzonico, Ca’ Macana, Mondo Novo, and the Natural History Museum. If your kids are under six, you can even go up the bell tower for free!
Ca’ Rezzonico
Ca’ Rezzonico is a palazzo and art museum located on the Grand Canal in Dorsoduro sestiere in Venice. It has some of the most important works of art in the city. Children will enjoy learning about the lives and works of famous artists, as well as seeing their paintings. It is a must-see attraction for families traveling to Venice. This museum is suitable for children younger than 3 years old.
The interior of Ca’ Rezzonico is filled with 18th century paintings and portraits. There are also exhibits on women’s lives and Venetian silk production. Kids will also enjoy the over-the-top costumes worn by fashionable ladies.
Ca’ Macana
A visit to Ca’Macana, a museum devoted to the art and craft of mask making, is one of the most exciting things kids can do in Venice. The museum offers workshops that teach children the history and techniques of mask making, and they can take one home to keep as a souvenir.
The Doge’s Palace is another must-see attraction in Venice. The interactive treasure hunt and interactive tour through this Renaissance-style palace will be a hit with children. You can also visit the Peggy Guggenheim Museum or the Punta della Dogana if you are traveling with older children. Another great museum that is kid-friendly is the Accademia of Venice. The Italian Naval History Museum is another popular all-ages destination. Visitors will learn about Venice’s seafaring past while getting to see boats of all types.
Mondo Novo
One of the most iconic experiences of a trip to Venice is a ride on a gondola. Gondolas are slow-moving water buses that travel along Grand Canal. You can enjoy the ride from a window seat or stand in the open air. It’s a great idea for a vaporetto to take you through the streets of Venice, which are full of narrow alleyways and covered passageways.
Another popular attraction is the Rialto Bridge. It was built in 1591 and is one of Venice’s most iconic symbols. Its architecture is a beautiful example of Venetian Renaissance. Take the time to stroll along the narrow alleyways of the bridge and gaze out over the Grand Canal. Stop by the Rialto Market for souvenirs and fresh food.
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is one of the most popular things to do in Venice for children. The museum is located in a beautiful old city palace on Canal Grande. The museum contains a seven-meter tall Ouranosaurus Skeleleton, fossils, and a whale Skeleleton. There are many parks and playgrounds in Venice. The Santa Croce district park, located near Piazzale Roma, has a playground, benches, and plenty of greenery.
The museum also houses an aquarium and bookstore with books about animals, plants, and evolution. There are books for all ages and interests. The museum also has an aquarium on the ground floor. However, there are fewer species than in other museums. The aquarium is not the main attraction of the museum.
St. Mark’s Clock Tower
The Clock Tower is a great attraction for children in Venice, Italy. It is a structure measuring 4.5 metres in diameter, divided into 24 hours. Concentric circles represent the positions of the sun and planets in a zodiac. Kids can climb the clock tower for free, and there are tours that teach the mechanics of the mechanism.
There are also four life-sized gilded copper horse. They were brought from Constantinople in the 13th century. They were later returned to Venice by Napoleon. Near the loggia, there is a museum for the gilded horses. Inside, kids can also admire the statues of Michelangelo and Muraro.
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