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Finding a place to go with a child in Moscow is not at all difficult. It’s difficult to choose from a huge number of theaters, amusement parks, circuses, exhibitions, and shows. Every day, a string of events in the capital replace each other, many of which take place in Moscow on an ongoing basis.
The choice of entertainment directly depends on the age and preferences of the child, as well as the season. The restless ones will probably want to burn off their energy by sliding down the slides or frolicking in the water park, while the young erudite would rather choose a scientific and educational exhibition where they can touch everything and conduct experiments on their own.
Moscow amusement parks
Numerous amusement and amusement parks will become a universal place for children's recreation in Moscow, since there is hardly at least one child who does not love the world of toys, magic and fun. Entertaining games in amusement parks are an excellent way to diversify children’s leisure time, cheer up, “tear” the child away from gadgets, and perhaps even help the child choose a future profession.
One of the new trends in interactive learning and children's leisure is the emergence of experimental centers for children, where they can touch exhibits, conduct experiments on their own, and try themselves in a profession. One of the largest amusement parks in Moscow is KidBurg, which has 4 branches in different areas of the city (MEGA Belaya Dacha, Riviera, Zelenopark and Lubyanka). The mini-city regularly hosts exciting interactive events, exhibitions, and classes. Kids can immerse themselves in the world of professions and master a new business, which they will be proud to tell their friends about.
In 2019, it is planned to open the largest indoor amusement park in Moscow, “Dream Island”. On an area of about 100 hectares there will be 10 worlds from fairy-tale cartoons, unique innovative attractions and much more. You can follow the progress of construction on the official website of the park.
Moscow amusement parks
Water parks in Moscow
The climate of Moscow is far from tropical. Even in summer, the weather is not always cloudless and has excellent temperatures. The capital's largest water parks will help you plunge into summer and feel like you're at a resort.
The most impressive water park in Moscow is Moreon. Residents and guests of the capital have the opportunity to enjoy summer all year round. In addition to standard slides, the amusement park's arsenal includes a wave pool, a lagoon, a water town for kids, a sandy beach and much more. While children frolic in the amusement park, adults have a wonderful opportunity to relax in the thermal baths, steam rooms and jacuzzi.
One of the largest water entertainment centers in the capital and region is the Kva-Kva Park water park. A very cozy amusement park has a whole range of entertainment for kids: a wave pool, a children's playground and several water slides for children of different ages.
The Caribbean water park invites adults and children all year round to take part in colorful events, swim in a large pool with attractions and dare to undergo an unusual procedure - peeling with Garra Rufa fish.
The Moscow water park "Yuna Aqua Life" can be called more modest in scale. The small family recreation center houses several swimming pools with nine water slides of varying heights and inclinations, a Jacuzzi, a waterfall and much more. Yuna's special pride is the surfing hill, which older children will certainly want to try.
The Fantasy water park is conveniently located next to the Maryino metro station. On several floors of the amusement park there are thematic levels with cafeterias, a children's playground and gaming machines. The water park itself features pools of varying depths, water slides, a Jacuzzi and a lazy river attraction.
The Moscow Kimberly water park offers a variety of water activities. Fountains, slides, and water balls will delight children of all ages, and babies from 2 months old can learn to swim, accompanied by their parents, in a special font.
In general, in Moscow you can find many less popular, but no less good water parks. Some of them are smaller and quicker, and some can only be accessed through the purchase of a club card.
Water activities for children in Moscow
Aquariums
The main and most modern aquarium of the capital is Moskvarium. The panoramic aquariums of the underwater center contain several thousand inhabitants, such as octopuses, sharks, moray eels, stingrays, starfish and many others. The Moskvarium regularly hosts performances with the participation of dolphins and killer whales, which will be of interest to children of any age category. There is also a center for swimming with dolphins at the aquarium, after visiting which the child will proudly tell everyone about this significant event in his life.
The Moscow Oceanarium in the RIO shopping center on Dmitrovskoye Shosse is more modest in size. In addition to observing the aquarium area, in the aquarium you can feed the fish, swim with sharks, watch an animated show, or celebrate a baby’s birthday that he is unlikely to forget.
More than 5 thousand fish are kept in the Crocus City Aquarium. More than a hundred aquariums are home to exotic and predatory fish, seals, penguins and many others. For the little ones, the aquarium has a petting zoo.
The oceanarium on Chistye Prudy is one of the very first in the capital. The relatively small aquarium contains a collection of about a thousand fish and hosts shark feeding shows.
Moscow aquariums
Trampoline centers in Moscow
A favorite place for children of all ages is jumping parks. This is where you can have fun from the heart, throw out all your energy and earn a good appetite. As a rule, trampoline centers in Moscow are not limited to just one attraction and have many arenas and zones in their arsenal.
The Flip Fly trampoline center is open to visitors from 1 year of age. Kids will be happy to jump under the supervision of their parents. For older children, in addition to the trampoline, there is a climbing wall and a foam pool.
The Nebo trampoline park offers more than 30 types of active recreation for children, and if you visit the park on any day off, your child will certainly take part in relay races, games, quests, master classes and have the opportunity to win a gift. Trampoline park "Sky" has 4 branches in different areas of Moscow.
No less popular trampoline parks in Moscow include the Cosmos center, Jumpway club, OGO-club and many others. In many trampoline centers in Moscow you can celebrate your child’s birthday and give him an unforgettable experience for a long time.
Rope parks in Moscow
Another active type of children's entertainment is a visit to the rope park. Going through an intricate rope course, climbing through obstacles and doing parkour is a great way to have fun and burn off energy. It is worth remembering that this type of entertainment is seasonal and is available in the warm season. You can read about the spring opening of the season of a particular rope park on the official websites.
Skytown is considered one of the largest rope parks in the country. The rope city reaches a fairly high height, about 16 meters. The obstacles are completely varied, and the equipment is safe and tested. The restriction for visiting is height up to 110 cm. Children from 110 to 140 cm tall go through the maze accompanied by adults.
One of the largest indoor parks in Moscow, PandaPark, is open all year round. In the family rope park you can have a fun and useful time, as well as recharge your spirits.
Multi-level rope courses "GammyPark" are available for climbers from 4 years of age with a height of at least 90 cm. In any case, children under 14 years of age visit the slopes only under the supervision of adults. During the hot season, you can ride around the water pool inside a giant inflatable ball.
If you are not limited in mobility, then it is quite possible to visit parks near Moscow, such as “Reverse Mole”, “Norway Park” and many others.
Parks and zoos
A countless number of Moscow parks are an excellent place for walks, active outdoor games, visits to attractions and petting zoos. The chic modern Zaryadye Park is located near the walls of the Kremlin. On the territory of the park there is a museum, an ice cave, beautiful bridges, playgrounds and a lot of interesting things. Famous foreign landscape designers had a hand in creating the park.
One of the most famous places for families with children in Moscow remains Gorky Park, where in addition to leisurely walks you can enjoy boating and get an adrenaline rush on the rides. No less popular is Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill, where you can also have fun and usefully relax in the fresh air by renting a bicycle, Segway or any other type of mini-transport.
Sokolniki Park is not inferior in terms of attendance. At any time of the year, the park organizes children's leisure activities: in the summer there are rides, roller skating, exhibitions, and in the winter there is an ice skating rink.
You can visit a fairy tale in the Berendeevo Kingdom nature reserve. On the territory of the reserve under construction there is a museum of fairy tales, and little guests are greeted by about 80 figures of fairy-tale characters.
Children of any age, just like adults, will enjoy the cable car ride. You can see the beauty of the capital both from a bird's eye view and from the observation deck on Vorobyovy Gory.
Another area of recreation for children will be all kinds of zoos. In addition to observation, children are delighted by contact with representatives of the animal world. A must-see is the oldest and largest Moscow Zoo in Russia, with a collection of thousands of inhabitants, including rare species. Children are especially interested in attending wild animal feeding sessions.
Children from birth love to interact with fauna, so visiting a petting zoo is an excellent idea for spending time in Moscow. For example, the Zverushki Zoo, in addition to interacting with animals, offers interesting and educational excursions. In general, there are several dozen petting zoos in Moscow, all you have to do is choose.
You can see moose with your own eyes in the Losiny Ostrov Nature Reserve. The entire territory of the ancient park is divided into zones. Only one is available for visiting, since dozens of mammals and birds live in this specially protected oasis of nature and rare plants grow. By visiting the Elk Biological Station, you can get acquainted with unique animals.
Where to go for a walk with a child in Moscow
Children's theaters in Moscow
Many Moscow theaters are aimed specifically at young spectators. The productions of the capital's theaters will interest not only children of preschool and primary school age: Moscow theaters have something to show teenagers. Performances based on the works of classics will help you deeply experience what the school curriculum includes, and many modern productions will present ordinary things in a different light.
Kids will be interested in the productions of the Obraztsov puppet theater, which has one of the best collections of puppets in the world. Another equally famous puppet theater is the children's book theater "The Magic Lamp". Basically, the productions are based on the works of children's classics such as Andersen, Kipling, Milne, etc. The theater actors masterfully manage to hold the attention of the youngest spectators for several hours.
Very unusual productions take place in the children's theater "On Mikhalkovskaya", where children are involved in the performance and with great pleasure watch plays based on their favorite cartoons and fairy tales.
If possible, you should definitely go to the oldest youth theater RAMT, founded back in 1921. In the repertoire of the theater, which tours around the world, you can find works by both contemporaries and classics, see how fairy tales come to life and become immersed in foreign folklore.
Children's Musical and Drama Theater "A-Ya" is a kind of theatrical alphabet for children, presenting performances in modern adaptation and instilling in the younger generation a love of art. In the theater's repertoire you can find both comic performances based on Auster and serious, profound works by famous authors.
The Lianozovsky Theater will delight with productions for children from 2 to 16 years old. For the little ones, the theater has a puppet department, and older viewers will be presented with old fairy tales in a new way, works by foreign children's writers and much more.
The repertoire of the Moscow youth theater by V. Spesivtsev is aimed at an audience from 8 to 18 years old. The productions touch on social issues, classics, and the performing actors come from different parts of the world.
Speaking about children's theaters, one cannot fail to mention the classic Youth Theater, whose work did not stop even during the Great Patriotic War. Nowadays, screen stars often appear in the theater and children's productions based on favorite works of past years are staged.
The interactive theater "Courage" conducts children's performances with the involvement of the audience and fun games with the actors after the performance. In general, in Moscow you can find several dozen musical, dramatic and puppet theaters, the main target audience of which is children.
Children's theaters in Moscow
Circus in Moscow
The circus has always been a place of attraction for young spectators. The children watch with interest the obedient wild animals, flexible and fearless gymnasts and hilarious clowns. There are several permanent circus venues in Moscow. One of the main ones is the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, whose director and artist was Yu. Nikulin.
The largest circus is rightfully considered to be the circus on Vernadsky Avenue, accommodating 3,400 people. For many decades, the circus repertoire has delighted and delighted both young spectators and their parents, who return to childhood with pleasure every time they visit.
Among the less sensational, but still worthy of attention, it is also worth noting the Aquamarine circus of dancing fountains and the circus “Grandfather Durov’s Corner”, where, in addition to performances with animals, visitors will be surprised by the mouse railway, which is especially loved by children under 3 years old.
It's coming to an end, and as the weekend approaches, the question of how to spend the long-awaited days of rest increasingly arises. For those who do not want, as they say, to lie in front of the TV all their free time, but are determined to visit various interesting places, Moscow is ready to offer a lot of options.
Let's try to get to know some of them better.
Section 1. Where to go for free
Don't despair if your family's budget is limited. Despite the fact that the Russian capital is considered one of the most expensive cities in the world, there are plenty of places where you can relax cheaply or even for free. Surprisingly, such leisure activities can include visiting museums, theaters, concerts, discos and yoga classes.
Many Muscovites and city guests believe that the most interesting places to walk are parks. First of all, these include Babushkinsky, Perovsky, Kuzminsky, Tagansky, Izmailovsky, Tushinsky, Filevsky, Krasnopresnensky, as well as the Baumansky Garden, Muzeon and the Hermitage Garden.
By the way, in Gorky Park and in the Pioneer cinema you can do yoga on weekdays. Not everyone knows that all playgrounds are equipped with changing rooms, and those who wish are given mats.
Free dance lessons are held in Gorky Park. There are also many night youth discos with free entry. Weekends can be spent at Squat Café, Bilinqua or Cuba Libre.
Section 2. Cultural events for free? It's real!
When talking about the most interesting places in Moscow, one cannot fail to mention numerous exhibitions and museums. It should be noted that every third Sunday of the month the best museums in the city open their doors to visitors completely free of charge. In addition, the Water Museum, the Metro Museum, the Museum and the Museum of Light are happy to see their guests every day. They are also open to the public.
The Moscow Event Theater on Varshavskoye Shosse offers free performances. If you like the production, you can pay from 100 to 500 rubles for a ticket. However, it is worth paying attention to the fact that you need to reserve seats in advance by phone or on the theater website.
Do you love classics and are looking for interesting places? Moscow is exactly the city where lovers of beauty should go. For example, you can enjoy the music of famous composers of the world in the Rachmaninov and Small Halls of the Moscow Conservatory. Free performances of chamber ensembles and choirs, international festivals, and concerts of organ music, violin and piano are constantly held here.
You can see the panorama of Moscow at Sparrow Hills, where observation binoculars are provided for this purpose. The capital is rich in other attractions: temples and monasteries, nature reserves and ancient estates.
Excursions to these places do not require special expenses.
Section 3. Moscow Zoos
All kids love watching animals. That’s why, when talking about interesting places, one cannot fail to mention zoos.
Many will agree that this is an ideal place for a family holiday. Contact menageries will allow children to get to know the animals better. Here you can pet and feed them, and while children communicate with charming representatives of the fauna world, adults can relax or have a snack. Zoos "My Little World" on the street. Tushinskaya and “Animals as Toys” on Novoyasenevsky Ave. welcome their guests of any age.
A special pride of Moscow is the Moscow State Zoo, which houses various species of animals and birds. This is the oldest and largest zoo in Russia.
Section 4. Water parks of the capital
There is an opinion that the most interesting places are located in the center of Moscow, which means that getting to them is not entirely convenient, to put it mildly. This is nothing more than a misconception. For example, those who live in more remote areas are probably closer to huge entertainment complexes, which, as practice shows, are rarely built inside the Garden Ring.
For example, the largest water park is “Moreon” in Yasenevo. The complex is equipped with extreme slides, a swimming pool and a children's playground, massage baths and steam rooms, cafes and bars. The pools are surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees. Another water park, Kva-Kva, is no less attractive. There are also water slides of various heights, children's attractions and pools, water cannons and a jacuzzi. On Saturdays, night parties of the Shine project are held in “Kva-Kva” (Mytishchi).
The Aqua-Yuna water park has opened 8 km from Moscow with a new surfing attraction. The park is divided into children's and adult areas. There are a total of 9 slides ranging from 2 to 10 meters in height, some of them have a high-speed descent.
Section 5. Interesting and its theaters
In the center of the Russian capital there is the only anti-cinema “Kino House” with closed halls, karaoke and video games. This is an unusual establishment - the halls have cozy sofas, board games, karaoke, 3D. The romantic atmosphere in small rooms is conducive to dating, and in large rooms you can spend time with friends.
The performances resemble a black and white cartoon. The silhouettes on the canvas seem to come to life and simply fascinate the audience with their performance. Special transformable chairs allow you to watch the performance from any corner of the hall. Children will simply be delighted to visit this establishment.
The famous Yuri Kuklachev Cat Theater delights the public with performances of its pets. A unique world of kindness and warmth reigns here, cats perform with dogs, and an adult feels like a child.
Section 6. Conquering the depths of the sea
Many will agree that you can endlessly talk about interesting places in Moscow. “Where should we go?” - such a question is probably asked extremely rarely in this city. More often than not, local residents and guests of the capital try to solve the problem associated with the lack of time to cover everything they want.
For example, why not admire the beauty of the underwater world at the aquarium on Chistoprudny Boulevard, 14? The exhibition consists of more than 200 aquarium complexes, home to various species of fish and sharks. The store provides a wide range of aquariums and equipment for them. Visits to the aquarium are available daily by appointment. The Shark Feeding Show is held twice a week.
The largest Oceanarium is located on Dmitrovskoe Highway, where you can observe the underwater life of the inhabitants inside a tunnel. Representatives of flora and fauna from all over the planet are collected here. Visitors can watch a colorful seal show or shark feeding.
If you want to swim with dolphins, then feel free to go to the dolphinarium at the All-Russian Exhibition Center. The pleasure is not cheap (5,000-10,000 rubles), but emotions for a lifetime. The cost of the dolphin show is 400-1200 rubles, depending on the location. After the performance, you can take a photo with or take your child on a boat pulled by dolphins.
Section 7. For star lovers
The Great Planetarium is one of the best planetariums in the world, being not only an educational center, but also a star theater where you can take a tour through time and space.
The complex includes the Urania Museum, the Lunarium Museum, the Sky Park, and the Big and Small Star Halls. Interactive and space exhibits, educational games and 4D films allow you to learn about space and space discoveries.
Section 8. Winter fun
In winter, the oldest ice skating rink with two skating areas operates in the Hermitage Garden. For the convenience of visitors the following are provided:
- figure skating school;
- children's Corner;
- locker rooms;
- skate rental;
- cafe.
Another skating rink in winter is open near GUM from 10 to 24 hours. Its ice cover does not melt even in weather of +10˚С, and the evening lighting creates a special fabulous atmosphere.
So, having familiarized yourself with the list of proposed options, it is quite possible to conclude that Moscow is ready to offer interesting places for every taste and income. And all visitors need to do is have a positive attitude and be prepared to be surprised.
Moscow has a lot of entertainment for every taste and budget, and in this article I have prepared a list of the 10 best places to go with a child in Moscow.
In recent years, hundreds of places have appeared where you can go with your child in Moscow. However, among this variety it is very difficult to choose the best and decide where it is better to spend time with the whole family.
For those on a budget, Moscow's numerous parks are an excellent choice, where you can spend a great day with your child without breaking the bank. The capital of our Motherland is full of contrasts, and there are also entertainments here for which you will have to shell out half your monthly salary. They were not included in my personal rating of places to go with a child in Moscow.
So, where can you go with your child in the capital and enjoy time spent with your family?
I will give you the 10 best places to go with a child in Moscow.
No. 10. Moscow Children's Book Theater Magic Lamp
A small and cozy puppet theater with a sincere atmosphere in the center of Moscow offers performances for the youngest children, from just 3 years old. The theater is located in the center and has a flexible booking system: if a child suddenly gets sick, you can cancel the reservation right on the day of the performance. I recommend going with your child to the play “A Kitten Named Woof” in Moscow.
Price: 900‒1200 rubles
No. 9. Sokolniki Park
One of the largest parks in Moscow, Sokolniki, is a great place to go with a child of any age. There is an amusement park and many paths for cycling, rollerblading and skiing in the winter. There is also an ice skating rink open in winter. Unlike another popular Moscow Gorky Park, in Sokolniki you can drive a stroller absolutely everywhere and it’s not so crowded. Here you can look at ducks and swans on the Golden Pond, see squirrels (just don’t feed them, please), play on one of the many playgrounds, and ride a train (as in the photo). And if you are looking for somewhere to go with a child with disabilities in Moscow, then Sokolniki is an excellent option: it has a stroller-friendly environment, and there is an Emerald City playground on site that takes into account the needs of children with special needs.
Price: for free
No. 8. Moscow Planetarium
The oldest planetarium in Russia and one of the largest in the world, the Moscow Planetarium can delight astronomy lovers of any age, although I recommend coming here with children over 6 years old, because younger children may find it boring and confusing. I’ll say right away that you should spend the whole day visiting the Planetarium or split your visit into two days: there are a lot of activities and information. You should definitely visit the Great Star Hall and the Urania Museum, as well as the Lunarium Interactive Museum (free for children under 6 years old). I don’t recommend going to the Theater of Fascinating Science - it’s boring and definitely not worth the extra 600 rubles. Tickets can be purchased in advance, but there are no discounts available on the website.
Price: from 550 rubles, many benefits
No. 7. Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard.
Nikulin Circus is one of the oldest and most famous circuses in Russia, where you can go with a child of any age. If you live in Moscow or are passing through here, this is a must-visit place. An extraordinary atmosphere of childhood, an interesting program that children from 2 to 100 years old can watch in one breath, the opportunity to take pictures with circus animals (alas, expensive). I highly recommend going to the “Circus Magic” program, regardless of whether you have children: adults leave the show almost happier than the younger generation.
Price: from 500 rubles
No. 6. State Farm Park named after Lenin “Lukomorye”
One of the best free places to go with a child in Moscow. Although, from a technical point of view, the park is located in the Moscow region, it is only two bus stops from the Domodedovskaya metro station. The park is designed for a wide range of age groups, and it is better to come here for the whole day, before opening at 9 am. At noon, you can already get into a long line, and the wait will take from half an hour to one and a half: the number of people in the territory is limited to avoid crowding. The atmosphere of a fairy tale and fun reigns in the park: you can watch a mini-performance, jump on a trampoline, climb in a rope town, see your favorite fairy-tale characters, “swim” in a pool with balls and do face painting (for an additional fee).
Price: for free
No. 5. Indoor skating rink
One of my favorite pastimes is ice skating. And although I really love outdoor skating rinks, their indoor counterparts are significantly superior to the former in terms of ice quality: for this reason, skating on them with children is much more pleasant, and there are much fewer people. There are a great many indoor skating rinks in Moscow, and I advise you to choose the one that is closer to your home so as not to carry heavy skates and warm clothes far away. The location of the Grad skating rink in the Gorod-Lefortovo shopping center suits my location: the skating session lasts one hour, the schedule is published on the website. There is a skate rental and sharpening service.
Price: up to 12 years old - 250 rubles, adult ticket - 350 rubles
No. 4. Oceanarium on Dmitrovskoye Shosse
The largest oceanarium in Russia is located in the Rio shopping center on Dmitrovskoye Shosse. Compared to the aquarium, the Moscow one is much more modest in size and variety, but, nevertheless, there is something to see here: bloodthirsty piranhas, sharks, Dory fish, penguins, jellyfish and stingrays, as well as many other inhabitants of the deep sea. You can come with the little ones.
Price: on weekdays: children under 5 years old - free, from 5 to 14 - 250 rubles, adults - 500 rubles. On weekends 50 rubles more expensive
No. 3. Water park Kva-Kva Park
A great place to go with the whole family with children in Moscow. In photographs it is huge, in life it is a little smaller. But, despite its size, you can find many interesting slides, fountains, and attractions here. Carefully study the age restrictions: on interesting slides there is an age limit of 10 years, and for children 3–8 years old there is a children's playground. I recommend going to the water park in the warm season, since at deep subzero temperatures there is a draft: it’s easy to catch a cold.
Price: children under 4 years old - free, from 120 to 150 cm - from 540 rubles, adults - from 940 rubles
No. 2. KidZania
One of those places that I look at and terribly envy the children of today: as a child I would have swallowed a hat to visit here. KidZania opened in Moscow quite recently, but has already gained thousands of fans, including me. This is a play learning park, built in the shape of a city, where children can try themselves in a hundred different professions: cook, dentist, policeman, fireman. The child will have his own passport and even a salary, which he can spend on entertainment or in the store. If your child is over 7 years old and is completely independent, then you can save on the cost of the ticket for yourself and wait for him outside the park. The length of stay in Kidzania is 4 hours, but during the summer holidays the restriction does not apply, and you can spend the whole day here.
Price: children - from 390 rubles, adults - from 500 rubles
Here's my personal favorite on the list of places, where to go with a child in Moscow:
No. 1. Museum Experimentarium
If you are looking for where to go with a child in Moscow, I highly recommend the Experimentarium Museum. I have been to the museum several times already, and always left with only positive emotions. It is interesting here for both adults and children: you can touch everything with your own hands, conduct experiments, learn a lot about physics, chemistry, space, solve puzzles, jump and run. In addition to the most interesting permanent exhibition, the museum hosts classes, lectures and shows every day: the schedule is on the website. In my opinion, this is the best price-quality ratio among all the places you can go with a child in Moscow.
Price: children under 3 years old - free, from 4 to 16 - from 450 rubles, adults - from 550 rubles
But, in fact, despite this list of the best places to go with a child in Moscow, it doesn’t matter where exactly you go; the main thing is to remember to bring a good mood with you, and then even an ordinary walk in the park will bring you and your child joy! :)
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The next weekend is approaching - let's not let it pass monotonously and boringly! Let's get together with the whole family and go towards new adventures and a great mood! And the portal “ZagraNitsa” will suggest suitable places
"Moskvarium"
This scientific, educational and entertainment center opened just a year ago on the territory of VDNKh. And if you still haven’t visited Moskvarium, run to rectify the situation! Even if you have been, still come, because you can endlessly look at the numerous underwater inhabitants from different parts of the world. In addition, the spectacular show program is constantly updated. So, today the aquarium staff is preparing for its guests a magical New Year’s show called “The Lost World”, which is the first in history and the only musical in the world with the participation of sea animals!
Address: Prospekt Mira, 119, building 23, metro station “VDNKh”
Petting Zoo "Raccoon Country"
Of course, you have already gone to the big Moscow Zoo with your whole family, and maybe even more than once, but have you ever been to a petting zoo? After visiting one of four such zoos in the Raccoon Country network, you will want to return there again and again. They do everything they can to create the best conditions for visitors to communicate with animals. Hold your pets in your arms, pet them, play, feed them as much as your heart desires! This petting zoo is home to raccoons, foxes, alpacas, sheep, goats, meerkats, degus, pheasants and many other creatures, with new inhabitants being added all the time.
See the addresses of the network's petting zoos.
Climbing wall RockZona
The next option will also be a useful rest for the body - rock climbing. At the RockZona center we are sure that this is a sports quest not only for your muscles, but also for your head! The climbing wall, created by the legendary climbers of our country Vladimir Netsvetaev-Dolgalev and Salavat Rakhmetov, has a modern spacious bouldering hall, as well as a gym and a recreation area. Here you will find a variety of slopes with planes of varying degrees of inclination for both beginners and professionals.
If your children really enjoy their time at RockZona, you can send your child to the O"SKAL children's rock climbing club, whose training takes place on the territory of several climbing walls in the capital, including in the RockZona center.
Photo: vk.com/rzclimbing Address: Andropova Ave., 22, Kolomenskoye metro station
Monster Hills Restaurant
Monster Hills, a planet where unearthly creatures and fabulous plants live, invites the whole family into its amazing world. The dishes in this unusual restaurant correspond to the specifics of the establishment and will delight both children and their parents with their “terrible” appearance. Be sure to come with the whole family to get acquainted with the world of Monster Hills and its inhabitants: a lot of delight, originality and delicious food await you!
Address: Khodynsky Blvd., 4, Aviapark shopping center, Airport metro station
Interactive museum "Lunarium"
It’s definitely worth a visit to the Moscow Planetarium, because there is always something interesting for visitors of any age. The interactive museum “Lunarium” deserves special attention, the exhibits of which will appeal to the whole family! This modern space is spread over two floors. The section called “Understanding Space” is a simulated space station with themed compartments. And each exhibit in the “Astronomy and Physics” section is a kind of scientific laboratory, in which anyone can “work”: create an artificial cloud or even a tornado, compose electronic music, find out your weight on other planets - just a small part of the upcoming fun.
Photo: vk.com/tvoyplanetary
Address: Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya street, 5, building 1, metro station "Barrikadnaya"
Weekend rest is vital for people. Non-working days allow a person not only to regain strength. Most importantly, Saturday and Sunday give a feeling of personal freedom: I can go wherever I want, or maybe I won’t leave the house at all - I’ll just lie around with a book or tablet. The problem of “how to spend a weekend in Moscow” exists only from the point of view of the variety of choices.
Forest parks of Moscow - a gift from nature
But many prefer active recreation or educational excursions. How to spend a day off in Moscow? There are dozens of tips that can be given here, because there are many proposals.
The capital of a huge country, a city that attracts millions of tourists from all over the world, is also tempting for residents of the Moscow region and nearby cities. Dozens of theaters, museums, parks and squares await visitors on weekends.
How can residents of the capital spend a day off in Moscow if they don’t want to sit in front of the TV for two days, watching their favorite series from start to finish? There is a huge choice for outdoor recreation. Moscow is not only one of the centers of modern civilization, but also the territory on which there are museums-reserves and forest parks, including the largest in Europe.
Elk Island: even the name attracts
Losiny Island, on the territory of which everything is provided for weekend excursions: interesting educational routes (there are 44 species of mammals), playgrounds, places of passive recreation, food stations - awaits its guests. The vast expanses (390 hectares) of the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, which includes 4 zones that are historical heritage. These include, first of all, the ancient village of Kolomenskoye itself, where some buildings of the Sovereign's courtyard, an ancient garden and park have been preserved. In addition, the estates of Izmailovo, Lefortovo and N.A. Durasov in Lyublino, which are palace and park ensembles with historical and architectural monuments. Deserves special attention
Supply clearly exceeds demand
With such luxury within the city, is it really possible to wonder how to spend a weekend in Moscow? Most likely, the question arises due to the abundance of proposals. The protected places of Kolomenskoye cannot be examined quickly and fluently. Therefore, meaningful weekend routes with overnight accommodation have been developed. The Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve is known all over the world. Along with Peterhof, it is the pride of the palace and park heritage. It is impossible to list all the beauties of this palace complex: musical fountains, twisted gratings, cascades of ponds and dozens of other delights surrounding the Big and Small Bread House and the Opera House. The above is not all that can be seen on the territory of the magnificently restored museum-reserve. For the “Weekend in Moscow” program, all the little things are provided to make the visitor’s stay as comfortable as possible, enjoyable in all respects and also educational.
“How many temples, how many towers on your seven hills!”
The list of large forest park areas in Moscow is worthily complemented by the Sheremetyevskaya estate in Kuskovo, which dates back to the 18th century. Incredibly picturesque, it contains 20 architectural masterpieces that are under state protection. This list of large Moscow green areas is completed by the 50th Anniversary of October Park, whose 67-hectare area is located in the center of the capital and has an original radial-ring layout. The central square, to which all the alleys of the shady park with squirrels running along them come together, has all the infrastructure capable of providing an unforgettable weekend in Moscow with children. A visit to all of the above-mentioned objects of the capital’s forest park zone is provided for by the special project “Summer in Moscow”. Vacationers have at their disposal ponds with beaches, modern playgrounds, where there is everything for little Muscovites and their parents. The organizers expect that the program will meet all the requirements of people choosing where to go with their children on a day off in Moscow.
Sunday getaway closer to home
But most people make such wonderful trips once or twice a season - after all, many city dwellers want to take a walk, relax, and dine at home.
Although Sunday brunches are becoming fashionable and gaining momentum, aimed at visitors who decide to spend a weekend holiday in Moscow, most residents of the capital prefer a home-cooked table to a buffet. And in the evening you can go to the theater or cinema - there are so many different performances and shows in the capital. In addition, almost every Sunday has some kind of professional holiday. The capital has been celebrating them on a grand scale for a long time. Theatrical shows dedicated to the profession are organized in parks and squares, which are reported in the media. Celebrations in honor of sister cities or countries whose days are held in the capital are colorful and carry interesting information. In order to attract visitors, the organizers provide all sorts of bonuses that can attract people who have not yet decided how to spend a weekend in Moscow. And in general, this is not a problem for the capital of Russia!
Educational rest
The capital offers several high-level planetariums that can satisfy the curiosity of not only ordinary people, but also professionals. Good information programs, interesting thematic 4D films, places of recreation and food, souvenir shops - everything is done to ensure that the question of “where to go with children on a day off in Moscow” is resolved in favor of planetariums.
The oldest (1864), world-famous zoo of the metropolis occupies one of the leading places in the world in terms of the number of animals in it. A trip there with children is certainly interesting. Simple statistics are amazing: 8856 individuals representing 1150 animal species from around the globe! Customer service is, of course, at the highest level. We can talk endlessly about the capital's circuses and museums. The purpose of the trip of hundreds of tourists is to visit these legendary places.
Theater legend
Many Moscow theaters are famous for their children's performances. The Puppet Theater named after them deserves special words. Obraztsova. One of the world's largest was founded in 1931. Throughout Soviet times, his performances became events for the country, like the cult productions of Sovremennik or the Taganka Theater. Quotes from the performances were analyzed into sayings that are still alive today. Having survived the difficult times of perestroika, the puppet Mecca continues its glorious traditions - its productions in recent years have become laureates of the national theater award “Golden Mask”. The best performances always come on weekends at, of course, the Puppet Theater. Obraztsova.
Moscow is rich in everything
The mysterious, original main city of Russia has always been able to satisfy
b intellectual needs of tourists, and now he is able to adequately respond to their service requirements and any whims. There is absolutely everything that other world capitals could boast of. And only laziness or indifference may not allow you to find the answer to the question of how interesting, unusual or simply great it is to spend a day off in Moscow. What is very important is that there are many places in the capital where you can spend a weekend for free, but with benefit and pleasure for the whole family: beaches, parks, museums, including the Tretyakov Gallery on certain Sundays.